Blank Rome senior counsel Jon Grossman will serve as a presenter for Understanding the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Organizations, an eight-part webinar series sponsored by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center and Center for Nonprofit Advancement designed for non-attorney nonprofit leaders with significant management responsibilities and other staff that seek to develop their management capabilities. A different session will be held each Thursday from April 10 to May 19, 2025.ABOUT THE COURSENonprofit leaders have a lot on their plates. Raising funds, managing the organization’s programs, supervising staff, and developing a strategic vision for the organization are just a few of their duties. At the same time, they need to familiarize themselves with many areas of the law: IRS regulations, local and federal employment law, contract law, risk management, and intellectual property law. This course will provide an overview of critical legal issues that apply to nonprofit organizations, including:Basic IRS requirements for nonprofit organizationsBest practices in nonprofit governanceHow local and federal employment laws applyABCs of insurance and risk managementInformation about financial oversight and fiscal controlsIssues to consider when reviewing a contractHow to protect trademarks and other intellectual propertyJon’s session, “Intellectual Property for Nonprofits: Protecting Your Brand & Materials,” will take place on Thursday, May 8.For more information and to register, please visit the course webpage.