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  • OUTSIDE & INTERIM GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES
    Advise on day-to-day legal matters affecting nonprofit operations such as grantmaking, internal and external communications, programmatic initiatives, lobbying, employment and volunteer matters, insurance, IT, and AI Build, scale, and manage pragmatic and effective legal and compliance functions Serve as an organization representative to third parties Review and negotiate contracts with vendors, consultants, and affiliates Act as an executive advisor to the CEO, leadership, and board of directors Facilitate and manage relationships with specialized outside experts as needed
  • ENTITY FORMATION AND GOVERNANCE
    Advise on selection and formation of entities Draft articles of Incorporation and bylaws Advise boards of directors Conduct board meetings and advise on governance practices Develop and implement policies and practices to safeguard tax-exempt status Provide guidance on fiduciary duties and conflict of interest policies
  • TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND COMPLIANCE
    Prepare and file IRS documentation for recognition of exemption Review annual returns (e.g., Form 990) and corporate reports Advise on operational compliance with IRS and other federal and state requirements
  • LOBBYING, POLITICAL ACTIVITY, AND REGULATORY FILINGS
    Prepare lobbying registrations and activity reports Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local lobbying laws Review IRS and state agency filings Review public communications, advertisements, and advocacy materials for compliance
  • AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION REPRESENTATION
    Respond to audits and investigations by regulators Represent clients in administrative proceedings and enforcement matters
  • FUNDRAISING AND CHARITABLE GIVING
    Advise on charitable solicitation compliance and donor disclosures Draft donor assurance letters and fundraising agreements Counsel high net worth individuals and family offices on giving strategies and regulatory and tax considerations

NextGen Philanthropy offers strategic legal counsel to advocacy organizations, public charities, and private foundations, as well as high-net-worth donors, focused on advancing impact and policy and civic engagement while minimizing regulatory and tax exposure. 

 

Operating through an outside general counsel model, NextGen provides unparalleled responsiveness and consistency for clients without the expense and rigidity of traditional law firm relationships or the overhead of a full-time general counsel.  NextGen acts as the hub of an organization's legal function, providing seamless access to top-tier legal experts across every area of need.

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