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How to Survive the New Reality: Nonprofit Mergers, Consolidations, Realignments and Program Buy-Outs

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine.Copyright ©2010 New Jersey State Bar Association. By: Frances A. McElhill, Esq. ...read more

Understanding Quid Pro Quo Contributions for Your Nonprofit Gala

Final ThoughtsHosting a fundraising gala can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor for your nonprofit organization. However, it’s essential to remember the legal and regulatory obligations that come with soliciting contributions from donors.By understanding and adhering to the IRS rules regarding quid pro quo contributions and state charitable solicitation laws, you can protect your organization’s tax-exempt status, maintain donor trust, and pave the way for continued success in your fundraising efforts. For more information, please contact Noel Fleming at 267.422.9855 or nfleming@archerlaw.com, or Kayci Petenko at 267.422.9856 or kpetenko@archerlaw.com. DISCLAIMER: This client advisory is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal or tax advice, and may not be used and relied upon as a substitute for legal or tax advice regarding a specific issue or problem. Advice should be obtained from a qualified attorney or tax practitioner licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where that advice is sought. ...read more

NONPROFITS EXEMPTED FROM POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION REPORTS

This past Sunday, January 13, 2008, Governor Corzine signed into law, legislation which was pushed by State Senators Lesniak and Kyrillos and Assemblypersons Quigley and Cryan, through both the New Jersey Senate and the New Jersey Assembly on January 7th (S3025), in one of the last legislative acts of the 2006-2007 Legislative Session, and was designed to give the long-awaited relief to nonprofit organizations from the pay-to-play disclosure laws. The new law, P.L. 2007, c. 304, takes effect immediately. ...read more

NON-PROFIT PAY-TO-PLAY DEADLINES DELAYED UNITIL JANUARY 15, 2008

A delay in the deadline for non-profits to file pay-to-play disclosure until January, 15, 2008 was unanimously approved yesterday by the members of the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (the “Commission”). ...read more

Noel Fleming and Kayci Petenko Featured in Law360 Article, “Archer Brings on Nonprofit Experts from Philly Boutique”

Archer partners, Noel Fleming and Kayci Petenko, were interviewed by Law360 Pulse on their joining the firm. Both were founding partners of Fleming Petenko Law in Philadelphia and ceased operations to join Archer expanding the team of attorneys providing services for nonprofit clients. All of their clients joined them in the transition. Noel and Kayci bring diverse backgrounds and robust experience to Archer representing clients in a variety of matters that will greatly impact the firm’s existing nonprofit practice, as well as the business counseling and tax practice areas. ...read more

Noel Fleming and Kayci Petenko Join Archer

Archer & Greiner is pleased to announce the addition of Noel A. Fleming and Kayci D. Petenko as partners in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Archer, Noel and Kayci were founding partners of Fleming Petenko Law, which provided legal counsel to nonprofit, charitable, and tax-exempt organizations. With diverse backgrounds and robust experience representing clients in a variety of matters, they bring a wealth of knowledge that will not only enhance the firm’s existing nonprofit practice but have important cross over into the firm’s business counseling and tax practice areas. ...read more

Archer's John J. Taylor Profiled in AxisPhilly Article

Pennsylvania State Rep. John J. Taylor of Philadelphia, Of Counsel to Archer & Greiner, is profiled in this article from AxisPhilly, a non-profit news and information organization covering the Philadelphia region.  ...read more

Timothy J. Cunningham, David A. Weinstein and Frances A. McElhill to Present Alliance for Strong Families and Communities' Webinar, "What Nonprofits Need to Know for Navigating the SBA PPP Loan Program Forgiveness Application"

Partners Timothy J. Cunningham, David A. Weinstein and Frances A. McElhill will present Alliance for Strong Families and Communities' Webinar, "What Nonprofits Need to Know for Navigating the SBA PPP Loan Program Forgiveness Application" on Friday, May 29th. ...read more

Fran McElhill to Speak at NJICLE Seminar "Hot Topics in Non-Profit & Charitable Organization Law"

When:June 23, 2016, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ...read more

Archer Supports “5K Run for Reading” To Benefit Local Childhood Literacy Organization

A 5K (3.1-mile) run and 1-mile walk in Haddon Heights, N.J., on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, will raise funds for Stork Storks, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by providing children’s books to the parents of newborns, and by encouraging reading to infants. ...read more