More than 300 Muslim Nonprofits lost 501c3 status since 2011.

Don’t let your organization be next!

This is not a "Know Your Rights" seminar.  This leadership conference will cover legal and social issues that directly impact how you operate your non-profit organization.

NONPROFIT RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

• Safeguarding 501(c)(3) status - Governance, Risk and IRS Compliance
• Board fiduciary responsibilities, record keeping and disclosures requirements
• Employment law, 1099 contractor law, child protection law, volunteers and the law
• Fundraising regulations, state registrations, unrelated business income
• Mandatory reporting vs confidentiality - domestic violence & child abuse laws
• Guidance on LGBT issues, legal protections faith based organizations possess

MITIGATING LEGAL CHALLENGES

• Impact of government designations of foreign groups on U.S. based non-profits
• Banking regulations – FDIC – DOJ – Watch Lists – International charitable giving
• Travel ban issues - no fly lists – “SSSS” – border crossing & detentions
• Current immigration tactics - CARRP Program -  challenging in Federal Court
• Religious land use and institutionalized persons’ act (RLUPIA)
• Hate speech, anti-Muslim protests at religious institutions, and the law

REIMAGINING MUSLIM SPACES: CREATING WELCOMING MOSQUES

The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) launched the “Reimagining Muslim Spaces” project. It aims to help American Muslim communities build more accessible and community friendly mosques by reducing barriers to engagement and increasing mosque capacity. This session includes key research-backed recommendations from the ISPU study, followed by an interactive session with participants.

As you can see, it is vital for American Muslim community leaders to be informed about the latest legal issues facing the community – especially in this increasingly hostile environment. We can't afford to hold our breath for four years. We must act no