What are the three most basic elements of a contract?
100
A government actor!
What do you need to have for a successful First Amendment claim?
100
THREE.
What is the minimum number of board members a Michigan nonprofit must have?
(Other states have similar requirements: check with the state you're operating in.)
100
An IRS designation that allows broader public policy activities than a 510(c)(3)
What is a 501(c)(4)
100
The Americans with Disabilities Act exempts nonprofits - true or false?
False. Nonprofits must comply with the ADA in hiring, building accessablity and all other requirements.
200
Instructions, training, set hours of work, full-time required, and profit or loss are part of this:
What are factors determining whether someone is an employee or independent contractor?
200
Architecture, computer software, poetry, and songs are part of this:
What are "works of authorship" for copyright protection?
200
Sales taxes, employment taxes, state and local taxes.
What are some of the taxes an "exempt" nonprofit may have to pay?
200
Sending a letter of support for arts education generally IS, but testifying on a bill that would increase funding for school arts programs IS NOT.
What are examples of permissible and impermissible advocacy?
200
Errors and Omissions insurance covers this?
What is protection for board members who are acting in the scope of their role at the nonprofit.
300
Fiduciary Responsibility!
What is the legal obligation to guard a nonprofit's assets as carefully as if they were your own?
300
If it's made like this, the artist doesn't get the copyright (but someone else will).
What are "works for hire?"
300
Written by founders, these include the terms and offices of the board of directors.
What are bylaws?
They also contain much more!
300
"Substantial part" and/or table 501(h) refer to:
What are limitations on spending for advocacy for 501(c)(3)s under IRS rules?
*The IRS isn't the only factor in whether to spend money on advocacy. Donors can require it or forbid it.
300
It is legal to conduct a criminal background check on staff and volunteers - true or false?
True. Many organizations do, especially those dealing with children.
400
Contracts covering real estate or lasting more than a year must be … what?
What is "put in writing?"
400
Content Neutral
What is the legal provision government speech decisions* must adhere to?
400
A prospective donor will likely look up *this form* on *this website* before giving to your nonprofit.
What is the Form 990 on Guidestar?
400
Media outreach, educating legislators and the public, research, building coalitions, and nonpartisan voter outreach are all part of this:
What is advocacy that doesn't constitute lobbying?
400
A risk management plan is something to create at the beginning of your nonprofit and never revisit.
Yes, write it soon, but certainly revisit as laws change, facilities change, etc etc. Review it annually!
500
The nost important thing you can do to protect your nonprofit from lawsuits over contracts?
What is "Put it IN WRITING!"
500
"Community standards" may be considered when a government agency decides to give grant money for artwork - true or false?
Yes. (It's arguably the only time content-neutral isn't in play. Arguably.)
500
Alignment with the mission.
What is the important thing to remember as your nonprofit considers its activities and spending?
500
Senator Bucksworth has been a longtime supporter of your organization. She is in a a tough campaign and has asked you to send a letter to supporters suggesting they vote for her.
What is THE ABSOLUTELY WORST THING YOU COULD DO?
500
A terrible thing to waste.
What is a crisis? Planning can minimize them, but they still occur. Make the best of a bad situation by learning everything you can.