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I’m a director. Now what?
Know your responsibilities as a director. by Ryan Peak It is a great honor to serve on the board of a nonprofit organization, but for many directors, board membership is a new experience. Organizations should take the time to orient new directors on their responsibilities in governing the organization. Generally, the board of directors is…
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Breaking up is hard to do.
Tips for terminating an employee without inviting litigation. by Austin Wilkerson Terminating an employee is never fun, and in today’s employment environment where potential lawsuits lurk around every corner, terminating an employee can be downright terrifying. We’ve compiled some tips to help you prepare to terminate an employee: Does the employee have a contract? If…
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Safe cribs save lives.
Ensure your organization’s cribs are safe. by Ryan Peak ELEVEN MILLION. That’s how many cribs were recalled for defective design or hardware in the last five years. Given this alarming figure and regulations that went into effect last year, now is a good time to inspect any cribs in your facility to be sure they…
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‘Tis the season … for giving.
Maximize charitable giving now and throughout the year. By Bethany Peak Snowmen melt on front lawns, peppermint lattes are sipped, and terrified children cry on Santa’s lap … the season of giving is upon us! If your organization is like most charities, you rely on a bump in giving this time of year, but figuring…
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Find danger before it finds you.
Protect your organization from liability caused by unsafe conditions on your property. by Debra Reynolds The holiday season is here. For many organizations, this means more people on your property. Pageants, toy drives, food drives, shelter from the cold – these are just a few of the many reasons nonprofit organizations may see increased activity,…
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Accidents happen. Checklists save lives.
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs … – Rudyard Kipling By Austin Wilkerson I have come across some bizarre accidents in my time as an attorney. There was the 17 car pile-up where one vehicle went airborne and landed upside-down on top of a tractor trailer, the drunk…
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