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"Nonprofits in the Digital Age," Davis Wright Tremaine Seminar, Seattle

By   LaVerne Woods, Kraig L. Marini Baker, Dsu-Wei Yuen, Jean L. Tom, and Marisa Meltebeke
10.18.16
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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:

1:30-1:45 p.m.
Welcome
LaVerne Woods, Partner, DWT

Dealing with Disruption
Kraig Baker, Partner, DWT

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1:45-2:45 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
  • Best practices for online charitable fundraising

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

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View 10 Tips and Considerations for Launching a Crowdfunding Campaign

2:50-3:50 p.m.
Oh, the Information You'll Collect, and How to Protect! A Privacy and Cybersecurity Primer

  • 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: Sean Hoar, Partner and Courtney Stout, Counsel, DWT
Moderated by: LaVerne Woods, Partner, DWT

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3:50-4:00 p.m.
Break

4:00—4:15 pm
Flash Talk: Lessons Learned from the Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG Campaign
Presented by: Jeanette Lodwig, General Counsel, The Seattle Foundation

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4:15-5:00 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 and Jean Tom, Partners, DWT
Moderated by: Marisa Meltebeke, Associate, DWT

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