So, you want to change the world. We admire this about you, and our desire at Anthony & Sparkman is to help equip you and your nonprofit to face and win the battles ahead with confidence. Here are 5 reasons why your nonprofit needs to hire an attorney.
Did you know that there are federal and state laws you need to comply with while forming a nonprofit? From creating bylaws to selecting Directors and employees, an attorney can help you identify what documentation you need and ensure it is filled and filed correctly.
Funding is a challenge every nonprofit faces. Obtaining 501(c)(3) status allows nonprofits and donors to reap much-needed tax benefits. This helps critical funds reach further while also serving as a fundraising incentive for business and private donors who wish to partner with you. Hiring an attorney can make this complicated process easy, ensuring that all forms are filled correctly and filed on time.
Congratulations, you’ve achieved 501(c)(3) status, so why does your nonprofit still need an attorney? There are federal and state laws that all nonprofits must comply with in fundraising efforts. Having an attorney in your corner helps ensure that your vital work does not stop because of accidental non-compliance, which may result in a revocation of your 501(c)(3) status.
From renting a workspace to partnering with a business or hiring a vendor for an event, contracts are weaved into every day of a nonprofit. An attorney understands the nuances of each type of contract and helps you ensure that everything you sign aligns with your mission and vision.
Your nonprofit needs to have the ability to hire like-minded individuals to help expand your mission and cause. There are federal and state laws all nonprofits must follow when it comes to employment. From employment contracts to workplace policies, an attorney can help you navigate all the legal aspects of running and building your team.
There are so many benefits to having an attorney in your corner, especially one that understands and supports your vision.
At Anthony & Sparkman we work with a team of professionals who have structured international entities, field offices, and related organizations and our desire is to help make your vision a reality. We would love to talk with you. Fill out the contact us form and a member of our team will be in contact.
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Anthony & Sparkman, PLLC is a law firm located in both Dallas/Fort Worth and Georgetown, Texas that provides legal counsel to both churches and nonprofits around the world. John Anthony & Michele Sparkman have spent over a decade providing general counsel to churches and nonprofits on issues ranging from incorporations, governance, employment, policies and procedures, taxes, succession planning, real estate development, and much more. For more information visit our website at www.thenonprofitteam.com.
