Resources for Addressing a Changing Landscape

Many non-profit organizations have expressed concerns over a changing and challenging landscape. Some charitable organizations report that funding and policy changes are limiting their ability to fulfill their missions and meet the needs of the populations they serve. Others are worried about their survival. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell understands these concerns and is working to support the non-profit sector with guidance and resources.

The Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division is hosting a series of webinars designed to address the needs of the non-profit sector. We hope you will join us on: 

•  September 25: Organizational Restructuring, Strategic Affiliations, or Wind-down LINK TO REGISTER 

•  October 21:  Restricted Funds: Endowments and Fund Modifications  LINK TO REGISTER 

•  November 18: Advice for Smaller Volunteer Led Organizations LINK TO REGISTER 

Effective governance is a critical component of keeping a charitable organization strong and capable of navigating uncertain and challenging times. The Attorney General’s Guide for Board Members of Charitable Organizations provides information to assist board members with their responsibilities. 

 

Unprecedented financial challenges may pressure charitable organizations to consider a wide range of actions, including accessing endowment funds, modifying restrictions on institutional funds, selling or transferring their property, or even dissolving.  

 The Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division has several resources for non-profits facing those situations:  

•  Attorney General Introduction to Charitable Compliance  

•  Attorney General Guidance on Endowments for Charities Facing Financial Challenges 

•  Modification of Institutional Funds Instructions, PC-IF, and Frequently Asked Questions 

•  Asset Sale Guidance under General Laws Chapter 180, § 8A(c)  

•  Asset Transfer Guidance under Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association v. Beede, 320 Mass. 601 (1947) 

•  Dissolving a Charity  

Depending on your organization’s mission, these publications may also be helpful: 

•  Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement, A Guide for Immigrants, Families, and Communities 

•  Multi-State Guidance Concerning DEIA Employment Initiatives 

•  Multi-State Guidance to Institutions of Higher Education and K-12 Schools on DEIA Policies and Programming 

For non-profit organizations interested in the status of executive orders, litigation, grants, and federal funding, click on the links below:  

•  Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
• National Council of Nonprofits