At the Law Office of Dennis Taylor PLLC, we enjoy working with non-profit organizations because they frequently are led by high energy individuals with strong visions. Most often such leaders just need assistance in turning their visions into reality. We perform various types of legal and other professional work for non-profit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, educational institutions, and government entities. The focus of that work: Start-up, risk management, and crisis management as well as training, facilitation, and grant writing.
Start-ups
Starting a non-profit organization can be both exciting and intimating. We can help you jump through some of the legal hurdles that arise.
- Incorporating the new organization
- Drafting articles and bylaws
- Federal income tax exemption
- State sales tax exemption
- Protecting the organization’s brand
Consulting
To flourish, non-profits need strong leaders, solid plans, and stable funding. We provide training, facilitation, and grant writing services to support those goals:
- Board governance and leadership training
- Strategic planning facilitation and development
- Grant writing training and services
Risk management
Non-profits are no different from other types of businesses. They faces multiple risks – from legal contracts to human resources to fiscal operations. We can work with you to reduce your organization’s strategic, financial and operational, compliance, and reputational risks.
- Human resources/personnel policies and procedures
- Financial practices policies and procedures
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and leases
- Buying and selling property
- Insurance coverage review
Crisis management
No matter how well a non-profit organization operates, there will be bumps in the road. We can work with you to address those emergencies that need to be dealt with RIGHT NOW!
- Board conflicts
- Human resources issues
- Fraud and theft
- Public relations nightmares
- Representation in litigation