Top 5 Legal Issues Nonprofits Need to Know
What legal landmines should nonprofits be aware of—and how can you avoid stepping on them?
Attorney Jeffrey Glazer of Ogden Glazer + Schafer joins us to share the top five legal issues that nonprofit leaders, boards, and funders need to understand. This episode demystifies legal risks, explains how nonprofit and for-profit governance actually overlap, and offers practical strategies for staying compliant—without waiting for a crisis to call your lawyer.
📌 Learn:
Why bylaws and articles of incorporation are living documents
When you do and don’t need 501(c)(3) status to “do good”
How to think of legal counsel as risk management—not magic
The three core areas where nonprofit legal issues arise: governance, tax, and employment
Why regular legal check-ins can prevent costly mistakes
💬 “Doing good is about mission, accountability, and transparency. None of that requires nonprofit status—until it does.” — Jeffrey Glazer
00:00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:02:24 Jeffrey Glazer’s Work with Nonprofits
00:04:11 Why Running a Nonprofit Is Like Running a Business
00:06:25 Law Isn’t Magic—It’s Risk Management
00:09:32 Legal Risks for Small vs. Large Nonprofits
00:12:26 Why Bylaws Shouldn’t Collect Dust
00:16:36 Do You Really Need Nonprofit Status to Do Good?
00:21:29 How to Choose the Right Type of Nonprofit Attorney
00:23:22 Three Legal Areas Every Nonprofit Needs to Understand
00:26:02 Final Takeaways and Resources
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