UPenn - Introduction to Nonprofit Law
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Introduction to Nonprofit Law at Coursera Overview
Duration | 13 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
Introduction to Nonprofit Law at Coursera Highlights
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- 4 quizzes
Introduction to Nonprofit Law at Coursera Course details
- The nonprofit sector in America is made up of over 1.9 million tax exempt organizations and accounts for nearly 6% of the nation's gross domestic product. This course will introduce the major legal rules that govern nonprofit organizations, beginning with the historical context that has shaped the modern nonprofit sector. We will explore the different forms of nonprofit organizations and their associated legal obligations, and we will examine the rules that govern nonprofit activities such as fundraising. We will also look at the constraints nonprofit organizations face regarding both political activity and internal employment considerations. Finally, we will examine the various oversight mechanisms designed to keep nonprofit organizations in line with their mission as well as look to the future and explore how the nonprofit sector may continue to evolve.
Introduction to Nonprofit Law at Coursera Curriculum
Development of the Nonprofit Sector: History and Theory
Welcome to the course!
What is the Nonprofit Sector?
Development of the Nonprofit Sector
Early American Nonprofit Law
Tax Law History
Changing Relationship with the Government
Nonprofit Roles
Nonprofit Characteristics
What is the nonprofit sector?
Early American Nonprofit Law
The Nonprofit Sector and Government
Module 1 Quiz
New Discussion Prompt
Choosing the Charitable Form: Legal Requirements & Alternatives
Introduction: State and Federal Law of Nonprofits
Taxonomy/Overview of Organizational Forms
Formation Considerations: Sector
Formation Considerations: State Law Form
Formation Considerations: Federal Requirements for 501(c)(3) Status
Formation Considerations: Public Charities vs. Private Foundations
Summary & Consequences of 501(c)(3) Status
Formation Considerations
Formation of Nonprofit Organizations
Federal Exemption Requirements
Operational Requirements
Module 2 Quiz
Legal Issues When Operating a Nonprofit
Operational Issues: Introduction
Raising Funds: Introduction
Raising Funds: Earned Revenue - Introduction
Raising Funds: Earned Revenue - Exemption
Raising Funds: Earned Revenue - Taxation (UBIT)
Raising Funds: Contributions
Raising Funds: Solicitation Law
Raising Funds: Grant Expenditure Responsibility
Lobbying & Politics
Distinguishing between Volunteers and Employees
Conclusion
The Illustrated Nonprofit Economy
Commercial Activity and the Operational Test
Unrelated Business Income Tax
Charitable Contribution Deduction
Charitable Solicitation Registration
Grants by Private Foundations
Political Campaign Activities
Nonprofit Organizations and the Fair Labor Standards Act
Module 3 Quiz
Accountability; Directions for the Nonprofit Sector
Accountability - External Oversight
Accountability - Internal Governance
Accountability - Conclusion
Directions for Nonprofit Law and Policy - Introduction
Directions in the Nonprofit Sector's Relationship with Government
Directions in the Nonprofit Sector's Relationship with the Market
Directions in the Nonprofit Sector's Relationship with Democratic Society
Other Ongoing Developments in the Law of Nonprofits
Conclusion
Good Governance Practices
Fiduciary Duties of Directors
Recommended Governance Practices
Federal Government Contracts and Grants for Nonprofits
Charities, Churches and Politics
Course Bibliography (optional reference reading)
Module 4 Quiz
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