<![CDATA[Nonprofit News RSS]]> <![CDATA[Accounts needed to use and benefit from new online charitable registration system]]> Thousands of charity representatives from across the state have signed up for accounts with the Ohio Attorney General’s new online charitable registration system.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:15:15 GMT <![CDATA[AGO Adds a New Webinar Offering on Charitable Registration]]> The monthly webinars on charitable board governance issues have been positively received by organizations throughout the state. So the Charitable Law Section is expanding its webinar offerings to include one on charitable registration and the new online registration system.
 
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:10:29 GMT <![CDATA[Bingo School Schedule for 2012 Set]]> Bingo School is a training program offered each year by the Charitable Law Section that reviews legal and recordkeeping requirements for organizations that hold or are considering applying for a bingo license.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:11:43 GMT <![CDATA[Board Governance and Policies Is Critical For Every Group. Can You Share Your Board Policies?]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:14:07 GMT <![CDATA[Do You Want to Host Other Charities For A Local Board Governance Training?]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:03:47 GMT <![CDATA[Governor Signs Bill Updating Nonprofit Transactions]]> Gov. John Kasich recently signed House Bill 267, which updates transactional details contained in R.C. 1702. The bill, which will not be effective until spring, adopts the Revised Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act and addresses issues affecting unincorporated associations. Lawyers with questions about the new provisions can contact the Charitable Law Section at 1-800-282-0515.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:02:10 GMT <![CDATA[IRS Enhances Its Web-based Tools for Charitable Organizations]]> http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/ ), now has three major gateways – one for new groups considering filing for tax exemption, one for existing organizations, and a third tab for in-depth topics]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:09:31 GMT <![CDATA[Public’s Ability to Research Charities Enhanced With New Online System]]> For the first time, consumers interested in learning about Ohio charities can get information from the Ohio Attorney General’s web page.
 
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:14:40 GMT <![CDATA[Annual Conference]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[An update on Sweepstakes Games ]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Free Training]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[More than 10,000 nonprofits lose their exempt status]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Seeking justice for the charitable fraud of U.S. veterans]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Outlook for Charities is Improving]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[All Charitable Leaders Need to Help Protect the Sector]]>
The news of the spring capture of the man known as Bobby Thompson was an exciting development for my office. Many hours of hard work from the Charitable Law Section, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), and the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission have gone into this case. Ohio has led the way on national efforts to put a stop to the fraudulent activities of Thompson and the sham organization he ran, the United States Navy Veterans Association (USNVA).]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Alleged Solicitation Violations Lead to Settlement]]>
“Charitable contributions are vital to our communities, and donors must be confident their funds are properly and honestly solicited,” Attorney General Mike DeWine said in relation to the InfoCision case.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Charitable Law Training Opportunities]]>
A webinar is held at noon on the first Wednesday of each month to highlight the legal duties of charitable board members. A webinar on the charitable registration system is held at noon on the third Wednesday of each month. Advance registration for these webinars is required. Details can be found at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[HB 386 Brings Vast Changes to Bingo]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IRS-Related Reminders for Charities]]>
But leaders of 501(c)(3) organizations need to remember that there are restrictions on what types of activities in the political realm groups can participate in. The most obvious restriction prohibits the use of charitable funds for contributions to candidates’ campaigns. The IRS maintains a number of resources online at www.irs.gov describing the limitations that charities have in political activities.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Please Share your Model Policies]]> CharitableLaw@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Register Now for Joint Annual Nonprofit Conference Sept. 6–7]]>  
The conference, to be held at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus, will feature numerous workshops and presentations on issues of importance to the charitable sector. Breakout sessions will address such topics as charitable registration, gaming, charitable fraud, resource development, and social enterprise. Special sessions will cover creativity and collaboration, and a reception will give attendees a chance to network.
 
Maria Cornelius will present highlights from the CompassPoint study of more than 3,000 nonprofit executives nationwide. Cornelius, one author of the Daring to Lead 2011 report, will talk about the findings’ implications.
 
The event will conclude with the Ohio Nonprofit Excellence Award Luncheon. Registration information can be found at www.oano.org.
]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Bingo License Renewal Filings Due Dec. 31]]> Attorney General’s website.
]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Booster Groups Now Required to File with Attorney General]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Investigate Before Responding to Year-end Charitable Solicitation Requests]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Kicking Off the New Year Right]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Online Charitable Registration System Marks First Year]]> online charitable registration system in the Ohio Attorney General’s Office a year ago. And with information for 30,000 charitable organizations now publicly available for the first time, those goals are on the way to being met.]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Attorney General Takes Action to Fight Charitable Fraud]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Charitable Advisory Council Provides Vital Insight]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New System Provides Valuable Data on Charitable Sector]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Online Bingo Applications Processed Quickly]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Professional Solicitor Registration Due by March 31]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Save the Date for OANO Conference]]> www.oano.org.]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Your Charity may be Entitled to Unclaimed Funds]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT