Make sure you are up to speed on the unique issues surrounding online sales activities.

During an economic downturn, many nonprofits look toward innovative solutions to avoid operational cutbacks and layoffs. Increasing revenue from online sales may look promising but nonprofits should be aware of legal traps that can derail online revenue, or worse, cause unforeseen setbacks in the future.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to explain the difference between raising funds from sales versus grants and gifts.
  • You will be able to review the unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
  • You will be able to discuss issues related to collection of out-of-state sales tax.
  • You will be able to describe trademark issues as it relates to nonprofit sales of online goods.

Agenda

Raising Funds From Sales Versus Grants and Gifts

Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)

Perils of Collection of Out-Of-State Sales Tax

Avoiding Trademark Issues

Who should attend?

This live webinar is designed for accountants, CPAs, attorneys, executive directors, officers, controllers, CFOs, board members, treasurers, tax managers and tax preparers.

In Partnership With Lorman Business Center, LLC



Your Instructor

Debra L. Scott

  • Lawyer and nonprofit consultant for the Atlanta-based law firm, The Scott Practice, LLC
  • She began her legal career working for a trusts and estates boutique law firm in 1995 before becoming a relationship manager for the Private Bank at Bank of America
  • As a relationship manager, she was responsible for managing Bank of America’s first donor-advised fund along with private foundation accounts and special needs trusts
  • In 2000, she established The Scott Practice, LLC where she represents clients concerning fiduciary disputes and estates and trusts matters
  • With over 20 years of experience, she introduced a new nonprofit consulting division to the firm called SP Consulting
  • Has worked with various nonprofit organizations such as The Emory Clinic and Nature Abounds
  • J.D. degree, Syracuse University College of Law; M.A. degree in public health with a concentration in health management, Emory University; bachelor’s degree in political science, University of California, Riverside