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Book Synopsis: A concise overview of the legal needs of nonprofit organizations
Good Counsel is a compact and personable overview of the legal needs of nonprofits, crafted by one of America's most astute nonprofit general counsels. The book distills the legal needs of the 1.8 million tax-exempt organizations in the United States.
Written in a clear and accessible style, with plenty of humor and storytelling as well as illustrative case studies, Good Counsel explains the basics of nonprofit corporate law, governance, and the tax exemption. It then takes a department-by-department look at legal topics relevant to program, fundraising, finance, communications, human resources, operations, contracts, government relations, and more. Good Counsel is designed help organizations fulfill their missions to do the public good.
Designed to impart confidence and demystify the issues, Good Counsel is a must-read for nonprofit professionals and board members as well as lawyers and law students. Using Good Counsel as their playbook, lawyers, executives, and trustees can get an overview of the most common legal, governance, and compliance issues facing their organization and together ramp up a top-notch legal function.
Contains practice pointers, checklists, and assessment tools
Features sample contracts, licenses, and other form documents
Filled with case studies and end-of-chapter focus questions, as well as available lesson plans for easy classroom use by educators in business, management, public policy, and law schools
Good Counsel is the first-of-its-kind guidebook written by the sitting General Counsel of a major nonprofit. Written by influential author, speaker, and Bar leader Lesley Rosenthal, the General Counsel of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Good Counsel shares the insights of a Harvard Law School graduate with years of in-house and business law experience as well as board service.
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Are you a nonprofit organization looking for expert legal guidance to help you fulfill your mission and do the public good? Look no further than Good Counsel: Meeting the Legal Needs of Nonprofits. Authored by Lesley Rosenthal, a highly experienced nonprofit General Counsel, this book provides a concise overview of the legal needs of nonprofits in the United States. With its clear and accessible style, Good Counsel covers the basics of nonprofit corporate law, governance, tax exemption, and much more. Unlock the secrets to legal compliance and build a top-notch legal function for your organization. Get your copy today and start making a difference.
Discover the power of Good Counsel as your trusted playbook for legal guidance. Packed with practical tips, checklists, and assessment tools, this guidebook ensures that you have all the resources you need at your fingertips. From sample contracts and licenses to real-life case studies and thought-provoking focus questions, Good Counsel equips you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle the common legal, governance, and compliance issues your organization may face. Whether you're a nonprofit professional, board member, lawyer, or law student, this book is an indispensable resource that demystifies legal complexities. Take charge of your organization's legal function and make informed decisions with Good Counsel.
Good Counsel is more than just a book; it's an invaluable resource crafted by a Harvard Law School graduate and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts General Counsel, Lesley Rosenthal. As the first-of-its-kind guidebook written by a sitting General Counsel of a major nonprofit, Good Counsel provides unique insights based on years of in-house and business law experience. Lesley Rosenthal's expertise shines through as she imparts wisdom and practical advice to help nonprofits like yours fulfill their missions effectively. Whether you're looking to navigate program, fundraising, finance, communications, human resources, operations, contracts, or government relations, Good Counsel has you covered.
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