Organizations that are not for-profit operate so differently from those that focus on profits that many laws must be interpreted or applied specifically for the non-profit context. Additional laws and regulations apply to non-profits only because of their special tax status.
An overview of federal legal and regulatory issues that affect non-profit organizations.
National Council of Nonprofit Associations [www.ncna.org]
National Council of Nonprofit Associations/Federal Policy Issues
An overview of state legal and regulatory issues that affect non-profit organizations.
National Council of Nonprofit Associations [www.ncna.org]
National Council of Nonprofit Associations/State Policy Issues
Ongoing monitoring of legal developments that affect non-profit organizations -- including arts organizations -- at the federal and state levels.
National Council of Nonprofit Associations/Legislative Overview 2005