Written in plain English, the Association Law Handbook is the definitive practical legal guide for volunteer leaders and staffs of membership and other nonprofit organizations. Designed for ease of use, it enables you to quickly understand and navigate virtually every aspect of law affecting membership organizations—including current corporate, political, antitrust, and tax law—and to avoid potentially costly mistakes.
This seventh edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in nonprofit law, drawing on new case citations and references to provide insights into critical concerns for association leaders:
-the board-management relationship
-copyrights
-nonprofit joint ventures
-employee versus independent contractor distinctions
-personal data protection
-political action committee activities
-lobbying and federal contracts and grants
This handbook is an essential resource for those preparing to become Certified Association Executives and a must-have reference for association and other nonprofit leaders and legal counsels.
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Copyright: © 2025
Number of Pages: 654 pages
Publication Date: December 2, 2025
Autor: Jerald A. Jacobs
Format: ebook









