Nonprofit organizations are always seeking monies to carry out their purposes. Fees for services, membership dues, donations, grants, planned giving – all are contributors to the bottom line. Events are also popular and one item that frequently is raised is … Continue reading →

Many nonprofit boards have executive committees. Under North Carolina law, these committees may be charged with exercising the authority of the board. If your board has an executive committee, you might want to consider exactly what authority that committee has, … Continue reading →

There exists much confusion as to what it means that North Carolina is a right-to-work state. I have had clients tell me that employers can require them to sign non-compete agreements because North Carolina is a right-to-work state. I have … Continue reading →

I have been speaking recently to groups of nonprofit board members and executive directors. A question came up at one session that reflects a common problem – founder’s syndrome. A woman expressed surprise that she could be removed from “her” … Continue reading →

A misapprehension exists that directors of North Carolina nonprofit corporations are immune from liability for their decisions, actions and inactions as directors. Indeed, a well-respected and successful businessman and chair of the board of a well-respected nonprofit corporation recently told … Continue reading →