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Non-Profit Law For Religious Organizations

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April 25, 2008

A lot of the questions I receive here on the blog are about legal issues that religious and non-profit organizations face.  Do I pay taxes on book sales?  Can a non-profit own a for-profit business?  What about product sales?  These types of questions – especially administrative and governance issues – are extremely important.  That’s why Bruce Hopkins and David Middlebrook’s new book “Non-Profit Law for Religious Organizations” is a great resource.  It’s easy to understand, and covers a wealth of issues and subjects.  Get it.  Make sure it’s on the bookshelf of your administrator or COO.  I always recommend an attorney and CPA’s advice, but for the quick answers you need on a wide range of issues, this reference is hard to beat.

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by SolShine7 (not verified) on April 25, 2008 - 12:01pm

I just read a quote by you in MovieMaker magazine. That was a pretty cool surprise. They mentioned your book Branding Faith too.

by tm (not verified) on April 25, 2008 - 3:50pm

Great suggestion. I've got a relevant question on a monthly basis. I was a little disappointed that it has a 'law book' price. It's a paper back for $40? wow!

Any suggestions for media law? Of course 'fair use' is always a big one in non-profit circles, even though the user has nothing to do with the legality of it's use.

by Phil on April 25, 2008 - 5:18pm

Not to be petty, but if you can't afford $40 for a book that could keep you out of jail, then maybe this isn't a career field for you.... :-)

by Bart Breen (not verified) on April 25, 2008 - 5:53pm

If you think education is expensive .... try ignorance.

$40 for a reference like that is dirt cheap.

by tm (not verified) on April 25, 2008 - 8:55pm

Okay guys... lighten up. Did I say anything about it not being worth $40? Or not being able to afford it?

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