Cynthia Rowland

Cynthia Rowland

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

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REFRESH Key Questions To Ask When Launching a New Charitable Corporation [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and EO Radio Show episode 141 is a refresh of episode 37, covering key questions to ask when thinking about launching a new charitable...more

11/3/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Charitable Organizations , Determination Letter , Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) , Exempt Organizations , Form 1023 EZ , Grants , IRS , Nonprofits , Tax Exempt Entities

REFRESH Key Questions To Ask When Launching a New Charitable Corporation [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and EO Radio Show episode 141 is a refresh of episode 37, covering key questions to ask when thinking about launching a new charitable...more

11/3/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Charitable Organizations , Determination Letter , Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) , Filing Requirements , Form 1023 EZ , Grants , IRS , Nonprofits , Tax Exempt Entities

Nonprofit Basics: Creating an Employer-Sponsored Disaster Relief Charity [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. As Cynthia Rowland has discussed in prior episodes, many new charities are established in the aftermath of disasters to help the victims, their families, and their...more

10/27/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Charitable Organizations , Charitable Purpose , Corporate Social Responsibility , Exempt Organizations , IRS , Natural Disasters , Nonprofits , Private Letter Rulings , Tax Exempt Entities

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Montana and Nebraska [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this episode marks the 25th in our series of "Nonprofit Quick Tip" episodes, which focus on the details of state registration for nonprofit...more

10/24/2025  /  Articles of Incorporation , Charitable Organizations , Exempt Organizations , Filing Requirements , Montana , Nonprofits , Registration Requirement , State and Local Government , Tax Exempt Entities

AI Risks and Realities for Nonprofits: Traps for the Unwary and Tips for Avoiding Them [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is the third episode in a short series about using AI for impact and how nonprofits can work smarter in the digital age. In today's...more

10/7/2025  /  Artificial Intelligence , Cybersecurity , Data Privacy , Data Security , Donors , Exempt Organizations , Machine Learning , Nonprofits , Risk Management , Third-Party Risk

Leading With AI: Nonprofit Management and Boardroom Perspectives [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is the second installment in a three-part series about using AI for impact and helping nonprofits work smarter in the digital age. We...more

9/29/2025  /  Artificial Intelligence , Best Practices , Board Members , Board of Directors , Charitable Organizations , Corporate Governance , Exempt Organizations , Machine Learning , Nonprofits , Strategic Planning

AI on a Shoestring: A Startup Nonprofit’s Real-Life Journey [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I’m Cynthia Rowland, and this is the first episode in a short series about using AI for impact and helping nonprofits work smarter in the digital age. Over three...more

9/24/2025  /  Artificial Intelligence , Best Practices , Business Strategies , Exempt Organizations , Funding Opportunities , Nonprofits , Philanthropy , Startups , Strategic Planning , Technology Sector

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Iowa and Idaho [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 135 is the 24th in a series of "Nonprofit Quick Tip" episodes focusing on the details of state registrations of nonprofit...more

9/16/2025  /  Articles of Incorporation , Charitable Organizations , Corporate Governance , Exempt Organizations , Filing Requirements , Nonprofits , Registration Requirement , State and Local Government , State of Incorporation

Political Speech in the Workplace: What Nonprofit Leaders Need To Know [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is episode 134 of EO Radio Show. In today's show, I talk with my Farella colleagues, Ben Buckwalter and Jacqueline Gerson, about the...more

9/8/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Employee Rights , Employer Responsibilities , Employment Policies , Nonprofits , Political Speech

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Mississippi and Georgia [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 133 is the 23rd in a series of "Nonprofit Quick Tip" episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations....more

8/27/2025  /  Corporate Governance , Exempt Organizations , Filing Requirements , Nonprofits , Registration Requirement , State and Local Government , State of Incorporation

Nonprofit Basics: Grant Agreements—Matching Grants, IP, Recoverable Grants & More [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In episode 131, Cynthia Rowland talked about her general form grant agreement provisions and best practices for basic grant agreements that she recommends for grants...more

8/13/2025  /  Best Practices , Contract Terms , Exempt Organizations , Grants , Indemnification , Intellectual Property Protection , Nonprofits , Private Foundations , Public Charities , Risk Management

Nonprofit Basics: Grant Agreement Best Practices [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is episode 131 of EO Radio Show. I'm surprised that in the three years and 130 episodes I've recorded for this show, I haven't yet...more

8/5/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Best Practices , Charitable Organizations , Contract Terms , Exempt Organizations , Grants , Nonprofits , Private Foundations

Nonprofit Quick Tips: State Filings in Alabama and Arkansas [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 130 is our 22nd in a series of "Nonprofit Quick Tip" episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations....more

7/29/2025  /  Articles of Incorporation , Business Entities , Corporate Governance , Filing Requirements , Nonprofits , Registration Requirement , State Taxes

REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Setting up a New Charity for Disaster Relief [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this episode is a “refresh” of Episode 10. It provides a checklist of considerations when organizing a new charity to provide relief in the...more

7/29/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Charitable Organizations , Disaster Aid , Donations , Fundraisers , Nonprofits , Philanthropy , Public Charities , Registration Requirement , Relief Measures , Tax Exempt Entities

REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Charitable Support for Individuals Affected by a Disaster [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In the aftermath of the truly horrific 100-year flood event in Texas, as the floodwaters ebb and the long haul of recovery begins, the local and national community is...more

7/14/2025  /  Charitable Donations , Charitable Organizations , Disaster Aid , Donors , Exempt Organizations , Nonprofits , Philanthropy , Tax Exempt Entities , Texas

Insights on Planned Giving From the BNY Annual Charitable Giving Report for 2024 [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today's episode, Farella host Cynthia Rowland is joined by David Ogburn, a senior client strategist with BNY Wealth. David will talk about the recently released BNY...more

6/17/2025  /  Annual Reports , Charitable Donations , Charitable Organizations , Estate Planning , Financial Planning , Gift Tax , Nonprofits , Tax Planning , Wealth Management

Fraud Risks in Nonprofit Organizations: Building an Effective Framework of Internal Controls

Fraud prevention is a critical issue for nonprofit organizations. Without the right safeguards, fraud can severely damage an organization’s reputation and financial health. Nonprofits, particularly those that grow rapidly or...more

6/10/2025  /  Audits , Fraud , Internal Controls , Nonprofits , Policies and Procedures , Risk Assessment , Risk Management , Whistleblowers

Fraud Risks in Nonprofit Organizations: Learning From Real-Life Case Studies

The Washington Post (2013) found that one-sixth of all embezzlement cases in the U.S. involve nonprofit and religious organizations, ranking just behind the financial sector. This statistic is jarring but not entirely...more

6/10/2025  /  Audits , Best Practices , Cybersecurity , Financial Crimes , Fraud , Internal Controls , Nonprofits , Policies and Procedures , Risk Management

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Maryland and Pennsylvania [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is the 21st in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. With the help of...more

6/9/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Business Entities , Filing Deadlines , Filing Requirements , Maryland , Nonprofits , Pennsylvania , Registration Requirement , State and Local Government , Tax Exempt Entities

REFRESH Five Tax Traps for Business Lawyers Advising Nonprofit Organizations [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. Many nonprofits today are worried about recent federal actions that may bring governmental scrutiny to their stated charitable mission and activities, such as audits,...more

6/9/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Audits , Charitable Organizations , Compliance , Federal Taxes , IRS , Nonprofits , Tax Audits , Tax Exemptions , Tax Liability

Investing Charity and Foundation Assets in Turbulent Times With Jennifer Nelson [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is episode 123 of EO Radio Show. In today's episode, I welcome back Jennifer Nelson, a Senior Wealth Manager with BNY Mellon. Jennifer...more

5/23/2025  /  Financial Markets , Investment Management , Nonprofits , Tax Planning , Wealth Management

REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Federal Tax Filing Deadlines and Penalties [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is episode 122 of EO Radio Show. This episode on federal tax filing deadlines and penalties was first released in May of 2023. It focuses...more

5/23/2025  /  Filing Deadlines , Nonprofits , Penalties , Reporting Requirements , Tax Returns

Fraud Risks in Nonprofit Organizations: Eight Steps Nonprofits Can Take Today To Mitigate Fraud Risks

Fraud is a pervasive and costly issue that can affect all types of organizations, including nonprofits. Nonprofit organizations are especially vulnerable due to limited resources, less staff resources, and, in many cases,...more

5/14/2025  /  Audits , Background Checks , Corporate Governance , Employee Training , Fraud , Internal Controls , Nonprofits , Policies and Procedures , Risk Management , Whistleblowers

Return to Office Mandates: Best Practices and Minimizing Litigation Risks

The transition to in-person work after years of permitting and promoting remote work presents unique challenges for nonprofit organizations. While returning to the office (RTO) can enhance collaboration and workplace culture,...more

5/8/2025  /  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , California , Discrimination , Employee Rights , Employer Responsibilities , Employment Discrimination , Employment Litigation , Employment Policies , Nonprofits , Reasonable Accommodation , Remote Working , Risk Management , Wage and Hour

Insider Transaction Traps for the Unwary [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and today I'm joined by David Sacarelos, a principal at Baker Tilly. We do a deep dive into the penalties under the Internal Revenue Code sections...more

5/7/2025  /  Excise Tax , Internal Revenue Code (IRC) , IRS , Loans , Nonprofits , Penalties , Private Foundations , Tax Liability
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