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"Nonprofits in the Digital Age," Davis Wright Tremaine Seminar, New York, N.Y.

By Kraig L. Marini Baker, David A. Lawson, Andrew J. Lorentz, James Rosenfeld, Jean L. Tom, and Linda Steinman
03.09.16
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This 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 included three discussions featuring nonprofit, legal, and technology industry insiders.

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Agenda:

1:30 p.m.
Welcome
Jean Tom, Partner, DWT

Dealing With Disruption - It Affects Nonprofits, Too!
Kraig Baker, Partner, DWT

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

  • "Nuts and bolts" of crowdfunding for nonprofits
  • Innovations in mobile fundraising platforms, and the compliance issues they raise
  • State-by-state charitable solicitation and the Charleston Principles
  • Best practices for online charitable sales promotions and commercial co-ventures

Presented by: Andy Lorentz, Partner, DWT; and David Lawson, Associate, DWT

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2:50 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: Beverly Jones, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, ASPCA: and Christin McMeley, Partner, DWT

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3:50 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: Lynn Harris, Vice President Communications, Breakthrough; James Rosenfeld, Partner, DWT; and Linda Steinman, Partner, DWT
Moderated by: J. J. Leitner, Counsel, DWT

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5:00 p.m.
Reception

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