Nonprofit Legal Issues
A free half-day workshop for anyone who enrolls in the 12-month package — helping heart-centered entrepreneurs make informed decisions about creating or running a nonprofit alongside their business.
Nonprofit Legal Issues — Free Bonus
Nonprofit Legal Issues
"Since many of us are trying to make a real difference in the world, we're thinking about creating or running a nonprofit alongside our business. Let's talk about some of the basic legal benefits and risks so we can make informed decisions!"
- ✦The legal difference between a nonprofit and a for-profit — and which structure fits your mission
- ✦How 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status works, who qualifies, and what ongoing compliance involves
- ✦Board governance, fiduciary duties, and what running a nonprofit legally requires
- ✦How to legally run a nonprofit alongside your existing coaching or healing business
- ✦The most common (and costly) legal mistakes new nonprofit founders make
The Benefits of Attending Nonprofit Legal Issues
Clarity on Whether a Nonprofit Is Right for You
Stop guessing. After this workshop you'll know exactly whether a nonprofit fits your mission — or whether a different structure serves you better.
A Clear Legal Picture Before You File Anything
Understand the real legal requirements — 501(c)(3), board governance, IRS compliance — before you spend money or make commitments you can't easily undo.
Personal Liability Protection From Day One
Learn what actually exposes you to personal liability as a nonprofit leader — and what you need to do to protect yourself legally from the start.
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✓Know the difference between nonprofit and for-profit — for realNot just the theory. You'll understand how each structure actually affects your taxes, your liability, and your day-to-day operations.
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✓Understand 501(c)(3) status without the confusionWhat it means, how to qualify, what it costs, and what obligations come with it — explained in plain language by an actual attorney.
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✓Confidently run a nonprofit alongside your businessLearn exactly how to keep them legally separate — no commingled funds, no IRS violations, no personal liability bleed-through.
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✓Avoid the mistakes most nonprofit founders makeIan covers the most common and costly errors so you can build your nonprofit on a solid legal foundation from the start.
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✓Make an informed decision — not just a hopeful oneWalk away with the full picture so you can decide with confidence — whether that means moving forward with a nonprofit or choosing a better path for your mission.
As with every Second Saturday Workshop, you'll find reliable information, practical tools, clear next steps — and a safe container to actually take those steps.
Get Them Free — Or Purchase Separately
The easiest way to get both workshops is to enroll in the 12-month bundle — they're included automatically at no extra charge.
Purchased Separately
- Live half-day workshop attendance
- Full recording access
- Printable slide deck
- Live Q&A with Ian
Included Free
- Both workshops included free
- All 12 monthly workshops
- Full recordings for everything
- Live Q&A with Ian
- Save $1,387+ on the bundle
Bonus workshops added to your account automatically — no coupon code needed.
About Ian's Workshops
Not Legal Advice: Nothing on this page is, or is intended to be, legal services or advice. Likewise, nothing in any of the workshops should be considered legal services or advice. We cannot guarantee that you will avoid any specific legal or tax trouble. Rather, these workshops are educational in nature and require that you take responsibility yourself. If you require individualized legal or professional services of any kind, please contact an appropriate licensed professional in your jurisdiction. Please feel free to reach out to us at ian@legalempowermentcoaching.com for a free consult or referral.
