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Mary Ellen Calvert

Mary Ellen Calvert

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Nancy Perret

Nancy Perrett

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Kimberly Massey

Kimberly Massey

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How to Stay Out of Jail

February 26, 2021

Principle & Standard

8. Legal Accountability & Transparency

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Course Description

Ready to create a new nonprofit? There is specific paperwork that you’ll need to complete, and legal requirements that you’ll need to satisfy. This session will help you better understand what needs to be in place legally to create this new organization: the paperwork, the corporate documents and the structure needed to be compliant. While there’s no such thing as “nonprofit jail”, you can inadvertently get into serious trouble if you don’t keep an eye on the requirements of both the Secretary of State and the IRS. The workshop focuses on giving you all the tools you’ll need to be compliant, and lay the groundwork for a successful organization.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to...

  • State what you need to do to file to become a nonprofit in Mississippi.
  • Describe the basic and legal obligations of all nonprofits.
  • Explain the basics of nonprofit Boards of Directors.