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I spoke to Rotary in Iowa City today. I had 3 minutes. Here’s what I said.
Good afternoon. Everyone here has done very well in schooling me that I only have three minutes. Luckily, my life can, more or less, be summed up in just one minute. I’m proud to be an Iowa Hawkeye. I’m even prouder to be an Iowa lawyer. I’ve been one for more than 20 years. I’m […]
Estate Planning Seminar, Monday, April 25, Iowa City Senior Center, free & open to all
Monday, April 25, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Iowa City Senior Center 28 S. Linn Street FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Why you need a will – 7 most common estate planning mistakes – 5 easy ways to super charge charitable giving Please register by emailing gordon@gordonfischerlawfirm.com or calling 319-356-5220 Thank you to sponsors: […]
MONDAY, MARCH 28, IN IOWA CITY: seminar free and open to all
Monday, March 28, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Iowa City Senior Center 28 S. Linn Street FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Why you need a will – 7 most common estate planning mistakes – 5 easy ways to super charge charitable giving Please register by emailing gordon@gordonfischerlawfirm.com or calling 319-356-5220 Thank you to sponsors: […]
UPCOMING SEMINAR: Monday, January 25, 2016 in Iowa City
Estate Planning and Charitable Giving: The Basics A seminar presented by Gordon Fischer Law Firm, P.C. When: Monday, January 25, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Iowa City Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, Room 208 –Free and open to the public– Gordon Fischer will lead the group in three discussions: Why you need […]
New Article Published: Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Gift Acceptance Policy
I love the opportunity to write for the Iowa State Bar Association‘s monthly publication, The Iowa Lawyer. I enjoy even more that you don’t have to be an attorney, judge, or even work in the legal field to read it! I recommend all nonprofit professionals, as well as professional advisors that advise nonprofits, to give my […]
Happy Birthday, #Pocahontas!
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March 21, 2024 Happy Birthday, Pocahontas! Legend tells us that on this date (March 21), Pocahontas was born. The exact year is unknown but is estimated to be around 1595 or 1596. She is believed to have been born in the vicinity of the present-day Gloucester County Courthouse in Virginia. Pocahontas: Living Symbol of Love […]
Articles of Incorporation: Like a Nonprofit’s “Constitution”
To get the ball rolling in forming a tax-exempt charitable organization there are just two main documents to put in place. Seriously, just two–articles of incorporation and bylaws. Let’s start with exploring the components of what should be in your nonprofit’s articles of incorporation. (We’ll dig into bylaws in another post!) Articles of Incorporation Think […]
Make a Nonprofit Merger Happen
At times nonprofits that share highly similar missions, goals, and the like can be consolidated to maximize impact. So, in Iowa, what’s the process of a legal merger between two nonprofits? Definition of Terms: What’s a Merger Like many legal terms, the word “merger” is capable of multiple definitions. A merger can mean an asset […]
Sexual Harassment Allegations: What Nonprofits Need to Do
A nonprofit is obligated, just like any other employer, to conduct an investigation when nonprofit management knows or has reason to know, that an employee is being subjected to discrimination, harassment, or other unlawful conduct in the workplace. That is true even if the complainant never submits a formal written complaint and no witnesses provide […]