VLA Calendar > November
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 1 - 2pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.
More info here or download registration form
Monday, November 14, 2011
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Monday, November 14, 2011, 6 - 7pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.
More info here or download registration form
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 1 - 4 pm*
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022*3.0 CLE credits, 2 Professional Practice and 1 Skills (Approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys)
This workshop provides valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, application for employer identification number, IRS disclosure rules, unrelated business taxable income, charitable contributions, and restrictions on lobbying. This workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Fiscal Sponsorships An Alternative to Forming an Arts Nonprofit*
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 6-8pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
* 2.0 CLE Credit Available, Professional Practice (Traditional Format)
Many independent artists, as well as small and new arts organizations, require public donations and contributions to carry out certain artistic projects. Without the requisite 501(c)(3) status, these artists and organizations face difficulties in raising funds from philanthropic individuals, charitable foundations, and government institutions. Fortunately, Fiscal Sponsorships exist which enable individual artists, as well as small and new arts organizations, to raise grants and tax-deductible contributions for their projects. Because Fiscal Sponsorships are regulated by the IRS, there are some complicated legal issues involved. Failure to comply with IRS regulations can create legal complications for the artist and/or organization. Additionally, a Fiscal Sponsorship creates an arrangement between artist and sponsor, thus calling for a written agreement where issues of liability and intellectual property will be clearly manifested.
This VLA workshop is open to artists, arts administrators, and attorneys, and will cover the legal issues raised by a Fiscal Sponsorship, as well as a brief overview of nonprofit entities.
More iinfo here or download registration form
Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2011
VLA offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
We will resume regular hours on Monday, November 28, 2011.