Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64“It is the duty of the executive director and the board chairman of each nonprofit to be sure that all of its board members, staff, and volunteers are educated about ethical, business, and legal issues that can affect the organization,” says Cliff Ernst, a nonprofit lawyer in Austin, Texas. Here are some resources, recommended by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, geared toward charitable organizations that might be helpful to you. The American Bar Association (www.americanbar.org)—This professional group offers several books on nonprofit issues. The American Society of Association Executives (www.asaecenter.org)—This professional organization offers numerous articles, books, conferences, and other educational tools for nonprofits. The Council on Foundations (www.cof.org)—This group offers general information, books, and articles on legal issues affecting grant makers. Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits)—The IRS’s Charities and Non-Profits Division allows users to download documents related to nonprofit tax rules. Nonprofit Risk Management Center (www.nonprofitrisk.org)— The center provides assistance and resources on an array of topics, from employment practices to insurance purchasing. State attorneys general (www.naag.org)—These offices maintain charities divisions that offer lots of legal tips and publications for download. Get Your Legal Questions Answered Legal resources for charitable organizations