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VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: May 2026
Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about how often nonprofits should consider changing investment advisors, the distinction between Board and officer positions, helping your Board and staff to focus more on future planning, navigating state employment laws with remote employees, and the narrow benefits of 501(c)(3) status for foreign NGOs.
VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: April 2026
Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about addressing audit findings related to funding concentration risks, whether to address ownership of intellectual property in employment agreements, improving compliance with rules for using corporate credit cards, and whether the Board of Directors has responsibilities after an organization’s dissolution.
VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: January 2026
Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about the pros and cons of receiving a modified audit opinion vs. delaying completion of the audit, whether the Board of a membership organization owe fiduciary duties to the members or to the mission, the use of non-disparagement language in severance agreements, and how better understand an organization's finances.
VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: December 2025
Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about documenting Executive Director performance in committee minutes, whether tax-exempt status can be transferred to another organization, addressing audit findings related to handling of restricted funds, how new nonprofits should fill out Form W-9, and whether new nonprofits should file a Form 990 for the first short tax year.
VIDEO: Assessing Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status
Mike and Ben discuss the legal standards for determining whether a nonprofit organization is permitted to a treat a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee, the risks of worker misclassification and the different ways this issue can come to light, the reformulated IRS “20-factor” test, common mistakes and misconceptions about these rules, and more.
VIDEO: Drafting Independent Contractor Agreements
Ben and Mike discuss key issues nonprofits should consider when drafting independent contractor agreements for consultants and other service providers, including how independent contractor agreements impact worker classification, approaches to using and customizing template agreements, drafting compensation and scope of work terms, and more.