BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Communities Rise - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Communities Rise X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://communities-rise.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Communities Rise REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T133000 DTSTAMP:20211029T191040Z CREATED:20211029T191037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T191040Z UID:8230-1638446400-1638451800@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:What's New with the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act? - Webinar DESCRIPTION:The statutes governing nonprofits in Washington are changing! During the 2021 Washington Legislative Session\, SB 5034 was introduced and passed\, modernizing the nonprofit statutes for the first time in 50 years. These changes have been a long time coming and a product of government\, nonprofits\, allies\, and Legislators working together. Join this webinar to find out what has changed and what you need to know. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit changes in the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Washington Nonprofits and the Office of the Secretary of State.  URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/whats-new-with-the-washington-nonprofit-corporation-act-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T133000 DTSTAMP:20211029T191026Z CREATED:20211014T195613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T191026Z UID:8178-1637150400-1637155800@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Let's Go Legal! - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Let’s Go Legal covers the five main topics board members need to know: State Law\, Federal Law\, Fundraising\, Employment\, and Intellectual Property. Let’s Go Legal shows how your organization is like a car. You need to register it with the state\, driving on federal roads involves an additional set of rules\, you need fuel to move your car forward (that’s the money part)\, the people in the car matter\, and the look and feel of your car make it special. It covers what you need to know about each of these topics and provides an easy checklist to make sure your organization covers it all. \n\n\n\nWe will take some deeper dives into nonprofit law topics along the way: by-laws and how to use them to strengthen your board practice\, advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Washington Nonprofits and the Office of the Secretary of State.  URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/lets-go-legal-webinar-8/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T193000 DTSTAMP:20211014T184516Z CREATED:20211014T184512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T184516Z UID:8168-1637085600-1637091000@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Intellectual Property as a Tool for Small Business Growth - Webinar DESCRIPTION:We invite small business owners to join us for a webinar addressing Intellectual Property (IP): copyright\, trademark\, and trade secret. Many of the products\, technologies and creative works developed by small business owners are protected by IP therefore\, having a sound understanding of IP and how it works has become an essential skill for starting and growing a business. Learning how to identify and proactively protect your IP positions you to attract investors\, generate new streams of revenue\, and distinguish your business in the marketplace.  Join us for this webinar to learn:  \n\n\n\n(1) how to identify your robust IP assets as a small business owner\, \n\n\n\n(2) why it is important to be IP conscious and proactive\,  \n\n\n\n(3) practical steps to protecting your IP\, and  \n\n\n\n(4) how IP can be used to generate revenue. \n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\nSmall business owners\, entrepreneurs and business minded individuals who are curious about IP and how IP could be a tool for small business growth. For more information about Communities Rise’s legal services for small business please see our website. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\n Ijeoma Unachukwu\, LLM\, CIPP/US (she/her/hers) leads the small business work at Communities Rise where she provides transactional and advisory support to small businesses on business\, intellectual property\, and privacy law issues. Prior to joining Communities Rise\, she worked in-house in a Seattle-based technology company where she advised on the launch of several cutting-edge technologies across the world\, negotiated and drafted intellectual property agreements\, and advised on privacy compliance. Ijeoma has a master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law and Policy from the University of Washington and is a US Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). She is currently licensed in New York. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/intellectual-property-as-a-tool-for-small-business-growth-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T143000 DTSTAMP:20220103T230439Z CREATED:20210804T174632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T230439Z UID:7884-1636535700-1636554600@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Nonprofit Law Institute 2021 DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now closed. Recordings of the sessions are available to purchase with attached CLE credits (or free for pre-registered guests). Please see below for more information. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Nonprofit Law Institute event for attorneys who want to learn about serving nonprofits\, learn from leaders from the nonprofit legal field\, and share their interests and experiences in working with community organizations. \n\n\n\nThis year we will be discussing the new Nonprofit Act (RCW Chapter 24.03A)\, which will go into effect January 1\, 2022. Topics covered will include an overview of the new Act\, compliance\, fiduciary duties\, charitable assets\, enforcement\, and membership. \n\n\n\nOur keynote speaker Andrea Caupain\, CEO of Byrd Barr Place\, will talk about the legal field from a race/equity perspective\, and how attorneys can work with clients from a place of cultural humility and understanding of the privileges and power dynamics that they hold as legal professionals. \n\n\n\nThe ethics session at the end of the day will be a continuation of the topics brought up during Andrea’s presentation. A group of panelists will be brought together to present some hypotheticals and discussion about the ethics of serving clients from community-based organizations. \n\n\n\nThis CLE will be available online as a live webinar. If you are unable to join us for the live webinar\, recordings with be made available after the event. \n\n\n\nThis is a three quarter-day CLE with 3.75 total CLE credits (2 Ethics credits and 1.75 Law and Legal credits\, approval pending). \n\n\n\nTimeline and Sessions \n\n\n\nThis webinar will run from 9:15am – 2:30pm PST. \n\n\n\nSession 1: Nonprofit Act Part 1 – Washington’s New Nonprofit Corporation Act: An Overview \n\n\n\nThis session will give a general overview of the new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act. Speakers will give a deeper dive into relevant topics such as compliance\, fiduciary duties\, charitable assets\, and enforcement from the Attorney General’s Office. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: David Lawson\, Davis Wright Tremaine; Judy Andrews\, Apex Law Group \n\n\n\nClick here to access the recording. \n\n\n\nSession2: Nonprofit Act Part 2 – Membership Ins and Outs \n\n\n\nThis second session on the new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act will discuss relevant topics as they apply to membership-based nonprofit organizations. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Nat Taylor\, ELM Law; Andrea Templeton\, K&L Gates \n\n\n\nClick here to access the recording. \n\n\n\nSession 3: Keynote Presentation – Power\, Privilege and Service \n\n\n\nAttorneys hold various types of power and privilege that can impact their work when serving communities of color and other under-represented groups. Our keynote presentation aims to discuss those power and privilege dynamics\, focusing on how we can overcome systemic barriers to better serve and collaborate with clients from all walks of life. We will review some of the historic moments within the United States that are still impacting the legal system today\, and the role and responsibilities attorneys have within these contexts to ensure that the law does not continue to unfairly impact disenfranchised communities. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Andrea Caupain\, CEO of Byrd Barr Place \n\n\n\nClick here to access the recording. \n\n\n\nSession 4: The Ethics of Representing Community-Based Nonprofits \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Kyle Richard\, Foster Garvey; Andrea Caupain\, Byrd Barr Place; Aneelah Afzali\, Executive Director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS-AMEN). \n\n\n\nClick here to access the recording. \n\n\n\nRegistration notes: \n\n\n\nAny refunds requested after November 24th will not be processed. \n\n\n\nAll registered attendees will receive access to the CLE accredited recorded sessions for free to watch later.  \n\n\n\nIf you did not register ahead\, the recorded sessions have been made available online to watch after the event (with CLE credits). Each session recording has been priced individually. \n\n\n\nThank you to our amazing sponsors! \n\n\n\nSilver Level \n\n\n\nClark Nuber \n\n\n\nDavis Wright Tremaine \n\n\n\nFoster Garvey \n\n\n\nGordon Thomas Honeywell LLP \n\n\n\nKarr Tuttle Campbell \n\n\n\nOrrick \n\n\n\nPacifica Law Group \n\n\n\nThank you to our host for your support!Davis Wright Tremaine \n\n\n\nThank you to the Planning Committee \n\n\n\nJudy Andrews\, Apex Law Group \n\n\n\nLorri Dunsmore\, Perkins Coie \n\n\n\nDavid Lawson\, Davis Wright Tremaine \n\n\n\nJoanna Boisen\, Davis Wright Tremaine \n\n\n\nJeff Liang\, Ling and Liang PLLC \n\n\n\nBrenda Tausch Lapora\, Communities Rise \n\n\n\nJodi Nishioka\, Communities Rise \n\n\n\nSarah Baker\, Communities Rise URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/nonprofit-law-institute-2021/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T110000 DTSTAMP:20211014T200304Z CREATED:20211014T191451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T200304Z UID:8172-1635328800-1635332400@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Covid-19 Update: Top Considerations for Nonprofit Employers DESCRIPTION:Communities Rise is proud to be a member of Exponentum®\, a national network of business law pro bono providers. Please join us for the following complimentary webinar for nonprofit employers offered by Exponentum® in conjunction with pro bono attorneys from Jackson Lewis P.C. \n\n\n\nJoin Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys as we discuss COVID-19 issues that are top of mind for nonprofit employers as vaccines\, testing and accommodations continue to dominate “return to the office” conversations and remote and hybrid work continue to pose unique challenges for nonprofits.This national webinar sponsored by Exponentum\, a national network of pro bono organizations powering business law for nonprofits\, will focus on how nonprofit employers can navigate the current pandemic landscape and minimize employment law risks while remaining focused on their mission. \n\n\n\nFor attorneys: CLE credits pending. *The firm is an accredited provider of CLE in California\, Colorado\, Illinois\, Missouri\, Nevada\, New York\, Pennsylvania and Texas. We are also accredited providers of HRCI and SHRM. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/covid-19-update-top-considerations-for-nonprofit-employers/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T133000 DTSTAMP:20210329T173416Z CREATED:20210329T173414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T173416Z UID:7472-1625054400-1625059800@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Let's Go Legal! - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Online through Washington Nonprofits \n\n\n\nLet’s Go Legal covers the five main topics board members need to know: State Law\, Federal Law\, Fundraising\, Employment\, and Intellectual Property. Let’s Go Legal shows how your organization is like a car. You need to register it with the state\, driving on federal roads involves an additional set of rules\, you need fuel to move your car forward (that’s the money part)\, the people in the car matter\, and the look and feel of your car make it special. It covers what you need to know about each of these topics and provides an easy checklist to make sure your organization covers it all.We will take some deeper dives into nonprofit law topics along the way: by-laws and how to use them to strengthen your board practice\, advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nMaha Jafarey\, Apex Law Group \n\n\n\nJacob Ferrari\, Apex Law Group \n\n\n\nBrenda Tausch Lapora\, Communities Rise \n\n\n\nPresented by Washington Nonprofits in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of State and Communities Rise. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/lets-go-legal-webinar-7/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T190000 DTSTAMP:20210428T211246Z CREATED:20210428T211223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T211246Z UID:7564-1624469400-1624474800@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Commercial Leases - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Designed for small businesses and nonprofits who have been impacted by the Covid-19 shutdown (e.g. their ability to pay rent under their leases)\, this webinar will present legal information on how to manage current leasing situations. The presenters will talk about your legal options and responsibilities under commercial leases\, referring to the Lease Amendment Toolkit\, and will discuss the current eviction moratorium. The presentation portion of this webinar will last around 1 hour with 30 minutes at the end for Q and A. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo register for this event\, please fill out the form below! URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/commercial-leases-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T133000 DTSTAMP:20210510T171936Z CREATED:20210510T171852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T171936Z UID:7656-1624449600-1624455000@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Return to Work - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Legal issues to consider as your nonprofit gets back to business \n\n\n\nOnline through Washington Nonprofits \n\n\n\nWhat are the legal considerations that nonprofits should consider as employees return to the workplace? In this webinar we will be talking about requirements and compliance issues around Covid-19 vaccinations\, safety\, medical leave\, and other related topics. \n\n\n\nTopics Covered \n\n\n\nPaid family leave for COVID and childcare under the new American Rescue Plan Act \n\n\n\nWashington State Paid Sick Leave and (potentially) Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (after one-week waiting period) \n\n\n\nUpdated high-risk employee requirements under Proclamation 20-46.3 \n\n\n\nConsiderations around vaccinations \n\n\n\nAvoiding disability-related inquiriesReasonable accommodations (sincerely held religious beliefs and disability) and interactive processPreparing for mandatory vaccination push-backVoluntary/incentivized vaccination policyPaid and unpaid leave options for employees getting vaccinated Considerations around schedulingFlex time or working from homeSpecifically\, what to do with employees who don’t feel comfortable returning to work? When should employers bring employees back?\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nLinda Fang and Steven Fawcett of Banyan Legal Counsel \n\n\n\nThank you to our community partners\, Washington Nonprofits\, and the Office of the Secretary of State for making this webinar possible! URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/return-to-work-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210331T133000 DTSTAMP:20210302T173428Z CREATED:20201130T163233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T173428Z UID:6932-1617192000-1617197400@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Let's Go Legal! DESCRIPTION:Online through Washington Nonprofits \n\n\n\nLet’s Go Legal covers the five main topics board members need to know: State Law\, Federal Law\, Fundraising\, Employment\, and Intellectual Property. Let’s Go Legal shows how your organization is like a car. You need to register it with the state\, driving on federal roads involves an additional set of rules\, you need fuel to move your car forward (that’s the money part)\, the people in the car matter\, and the look and feel of your car make it special. It covers what you need to know about each of these topics and provides an easy checklist to make sure your organization covers it all.We will take some deeper dives into nonprofit law topics along the way: by-laws and how to use them to strengthen your board practice\, advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nMaha Jafarey\, Apex Law Group \n\n\n\nJacob Ferrari\, Apex Law Group \n\n\n\nBrenda Tausch Lapora\, Communities Rise \n\n\n\nPresented by Washington Nonprofits in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of State and Communities Rise. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/lets-go-legal/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T190000 DTSTAMP:20210504T193533Z CREATED:20200908T172326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T193533Z UID:6516-1607362200-1607367600@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:December Fundraising Clinic DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE 90 minute consultation with a professional fundraiser. They will review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year. \n\n\n\nPreference is given to organizations based in and led by communities of color and indigenous\, immigrant and refugee\, queer and trans\, low-income communities\, and others historically disenfranchised. \n\n\n\nThese services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email brianna@communities-rise.org questions or to schedule! \n\n\n\nOffered in partnership with AFP Advancement Northwest’s “Fundraisers on the Go”. \n\n\n\n*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice and we are offering clinics with increased frequency during this urgent time. Contact us for more details.* \n\n\n\ncommunities-rise.org URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/december-fundraising-clinic/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T190000 DTSTAMP:20210504T193716Z CREATED:20200908T172107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T193716Z UID:6510-1601314200-1601319600@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:September Fundraising Clinic DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE 90 minute consultation with a professional fundraiser. They will review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year. \n\n\n\nPreference is given to organizations based in and led by communities of color and indigenous\, immigrant and refugee\, queer and trans\, low-income communities\, and others historically disenfranchised. \n\n\n\nThese services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email brianna@communities-rise.org questions or to schedule! \n\n\n\nOffered in partnership with AFP Advancement Northwest’s “Fundraisers on the Go”. \n\n\n\n*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice and we are offering clinics with increased frequency during this urgent time. Contact us for more details.* \n\n\n\ncommunities-rise.org URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/fundraising-clinic-5/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180228T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180228T200000 DTSTAMP:20180216T193617Z CREATED:20180216T193617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T193617Z UID:3398-1519839000-1519848000@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:So You Want to be a Nonprofit? - S. King County Training DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, participants will receive information that will assist them to: \n\nDecide if a nonprofit is the best structure for addressing the community need they have identified; and\nUnderstand the process for forming a Washington State nonprofit corporation and/or applying for IRS tax-exempt status.\n\nTopics we’ll cover include: \n\nWhat you need to know before forming a nonprofit (Look before you Leap);\nHow to assess your readiness to form and sustain a nonprofit;\nSimple steps to take you from your dream to nonprofit with IRS 501 (c) (3) tax- exempt status; and\nHelpful hints and pitfalls to avoid when forming your organization.\n\nThis training is part of our South King County Nonprofit Legal Training Series and is intended for residents of S. King County and organizations that serve S. King County residents. \nSpeakers: \nJodi Nishioka\, Exec. Dir.\, Wayfind\nSarah Tran\, Exec. Dir\, NAC \nWhen: \nFebruary 28\, 2018\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Dinner)\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Presentation) \nWhere: \nWayfind and NAC Offices\n515 W. Harrison Street\, Suite 208\nKent\, WA 98032 \nCost: $10.00 URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/want-nonprofit-s-king-county-training/ LOCATION:Wayfind – Kent\, 515 W. Harrison Street\, Suite 208\, Kent\, WA\, 98032\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="Wayfind and NAC":MAILTO:contact@communities-rise.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T133000 DTSTAMP:20191007T184014Z CREATED:20160427T213354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T184014Z UID:2173-1464264000-1464269400@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:The Legal Ins and Outs of the Form 990: The Nonprofit Tax Return DESCRIPTION:This training will cover the legal ins and outs and informational purposes of IRS Form 990\, the tax return for nonprofits. The IRS requires all 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofits to file the Form 990 every year. This training will go over the purposes of the Form 990\, and the legal compliance requirements\, and penalties of failing to file the Form 990. \nPresenters: Kathrine Ong\, Clark Nuber \nCost: $30 Nonprofit Leaders and Staff; $75 Attorneys with 1.5 CLE Credit; $60 Wayfind Volunteers with CLE Credits. \n  \n  URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/legal-ins-outs-form-990-nonprofit-tax-return/ LOCATION:2100 Building\, 2100 24th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150224T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150224T150000 DTSTAMP:20191007T184023Z CREATED:20141211T190601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T184023Z UID:1970-1424777400-1424790000@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Law\, Part 1 -S. King County Only DESCRIPTION:This seminar is our signature workshop on forming a nonprofit.  We cover Washington State law requirements for forming and maintaining a nonprofit corporation\, including fiduciary duties of board members\, yearly filings\, explanation of organizing documents (bylaws and articles of incorporation).  We will also go through the IRS Form 1023 and 1023EZ application for 501c3 tax-exempt status step-by-step\, explaining every IRS requirement to obtain 501c3 tax-exempt status.  This is a critical course for any community group who is thinking about creating a nonprofit. \nSpeakers include: Judy Andrews\, Apex Law Group and Lorri Dunsmore\, Perkins Coie \nLunch will be served at 11:30 am. The program will start at 12:00 noon \nOnline registration at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1165559 \nNonprofit Legal Clinic:  We are offering an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a nonprofit attorney at the Nonprofit Legal Clinic immediately following the training. The attorney consultations will be 30 minutes long and by appointment only.  Please email us at contact@communities-rise.org to schedule an appointment. \nThis training is limited to South King County residents or community organizations that serve the South King County area. \nWayfind thanks our sponsors\, The Seattle Foundation and Pacific Continental Bank\, for bringing this training and our whole South King County Nonprofit Legal Training Series to South King County. \n  URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/s-king-county-nuts-bolts-nonprofit-law-part-1/ LOCATION:Tukwila Community Center\, 12424 42nd Ave. South\, Tukwila\, WA\, 96168 CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="Wayfind and NAC":MAILTO:contact@communities-rise.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140930T100000 DTSTAMP:20191007T184023Z CREATED:20140904T204109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T184023Z UID:1905-1412067600-1412071200@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Employee Background Checks: a webinar about the legal issues your nonprofit needs to know DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss the rules of the road when conducting background checks on prospective employees. It will discuss the EEOC’s rules for considering past criminal convictions for job applicants\, and the push in many jurisdictions to “ban the box” by making certain questions about an applicant’s criminal convictions illegal. It will also discuss the do’s and don’ts of drug testing prospective employees and the rules regarding the use of credit checks when reviewing applicants. Finally\, it will discuss some of the pitfalls of relying on social media to screen your applicants. This webinar is designed for executive directors\, HR professionals\, nonprofit administrators and any other nonprofit leaders responsible for recruiting\, screening and hiring employees.  CLE credit will not be offered for the Webinar. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/employee-background-checks-webinar-legal-issues-nonprofit-needs-know/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140506T120000 DTSTAMP:20191007T184032Z CREATED:20140304T164503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T184032Z UID:245-1399366800-1399377600@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Employment Law for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:This training for attorneys and nonprofit leaders will discuss employment law topics relevant to nonprofit organizations. Topics will include: independent contractor vs. employee; “wage and hour” topics that include working with volunteers; employee social media policies\, increase in minimum wage and other relevant labor law issues. Timothy O’Connell and Karin Jones of Stoel Rives will be the presenters. \n2.75 CLE credits approved. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/employment-law-for-nonprofits/ LOCATION:Stoel Rives\, 600 University Avenue\, Suite 3600\, Seattle\, WA\, 98111\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140417T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140417T143000 DTSTAMP:20191007T184032Z CREATED:20140304T164329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T184032Z UID:244-1397737800-1397745000@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Fiscal Sponsorship DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explain the fiscal sponsorship relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored organization\, including when and why a nonprofit organization would enter into a fiscal sponsorship relationship\, the key components of that relationship\, drafting a fiscal sponsorship agreement\, common pitfalls and misunderstandings of fiscal sponsorship agreements. Speakers will share both legal requirements and practical tips on making a successful fiscal sponsorship relationship. \nPresenters: Jeanette Lodwig\, The Seattle Foundation\, Steve Daschel\, Southwest Youth & Family Services\, Mike Heinish\, Kent Youth & Family Services URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/fiscal-sponsorship/ LOCATION:2100 Building\, 2100 24th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140403T203000 DTSTAMP:20191007T184033Z CREATED:20140304T164152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T184033Z UID:242-1396546200-1396557000@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Nonprofit Board Membership 101 - S. King County Only DESCRIPTION:This training will examine all the legal fiduciary duties of board members\, liability of board members\, and the role of board members and employees/volunteers. Specifically\, this training will cover the Washington State law on nonprofit board membership. \nSpeakers: Judy Andrews\, Nonprofit Attorney\, Apex Law Group\,  LaTraya Ellis and Barbara Fane\,  The Nonprofit Assistance Center. \n5:30 -6:00 pm Dinner; 6:00 – 8:30 pm Presentation \nThis training is for S. King County residents and organizations that serve S. King County only.  It is part of our S. King County Nonprofit Training Series in partnership with The Nonprofit Assistance Center.   The S. King County Nonprofit Training Series is sponsored by The Seattle Foundation and United Way of King County. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/noprofit-board-membership-101-s-king-county-only/ LOCATION:Green River Community College\, Kent Campus\, Kent\, WA\, 98032\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140327T140000 DTSTAMP:20191007T184033Z CREATED:20140304T011934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T184033Z UID:240-1395921600-1395928800@communities-rise.org SUMMARY:Social Purpose Corporation vs. Nonprofit Corporation DESCRIPTION:This training will explain the differences between a social purpose corporation and nonprofit corporation; the pros and cons of creating a social purpose corporation and a nonprofit corporation\, the legal compliance requirements of social purpose corporations and nonprofit corporations. Peter Smith\, of the Apex Law Group will be presenting. URL:https://communities-rise.org/event/social-purpose-corporation-vs-nonprofit-corporation/ LOCATION:2100 Building\, 2100 24th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR