[Event] Nonprofits in the Digital Age - October 18th, Seattle, WA

Please join us for a complimentary seminar focused on the critical legal issues facing nonprofits as they increasingly engage supporters, raise funds, and create change online and through digital technology.

This seminar is tailored to nonprofit executives and in-house counsel and will include three discussions featuring nonprofit, legal, and technology insiders.

Applications for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation for this program are currently pending.

Agenda:

1:30 p.m.
Welcome
LaVerne Woods, Partner, DWT

Dealing with Disruption
Kraig Baker, Partner, DWT

1:45 p.m.
Crowdfunding, Online Payments, and Charitable Fundraising

“Nuts and bolts” of crowdfunding for nonprofits
A case study in peer-to-peer online fundraising
State-by-state charitable solicitation and cause marketing compliance, and the Charleston Principles

Presented by: Tom Schroeder, Senior Counsel, University of California; Jean Tom, Partner, DWT; David Lawson and Dsu-Wei Yuen, Associates, DWT

2:45 p.m.
Oh, the Information You’ll Collect, and How to Protect! A Privacy and Cybersecurity Primer for Nonprofits

What is the difference between privacy, information security, and cybersecurity?
What information are you collecting, who should have vs who wants access?
Does your privacy policy meet Charity Navigator’s new privacy policy disclosure requirements?
Data security breach 101 – how to respond

Presented by: LaVerne Woods, Sean Hoar, Christin McMeley, Partners, DWT

3:45 p.m.
Break

4:00 p.m.
You Posted What?! – Social Media and Nonprofits: Pitfalls and Possibilities

The rules and regulations governing social media – what does/doesn’t apply to nonprofits
Issues concerning your online content: Copyright & Trademark, Infringement, Defamation, and Right of Publicity
Compliance when using social media for charitable solicitations and advocacy
How to design a good social media policy

Presented by: Jeanette Lodwig, General Counsel, The Seattle Foundation; Kraig Baker, Jean Tom, Partners, DWT; Marisa Meltbeke, Associate, DWT

5:00 p.m.
Reception