8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
– Heidi N. Christianson, Gregory A. Larson & Emmett D. Robertson, Course Co-Chairs

9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
State of the Nonprofit Sector in Minnesota
An overview of key developments in the Nonprofit field. Numbers, employment trends, compensation, types of Nonprofits, areas of growth and decline will be discussed.
– Nonoko Sato

9:35 – 10:05 a.m.
The Minnesota Attorney General’s 2024 Nonprofit Update
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Assistant Attorney General Carol Washington, manager of the Charities Division, discuss the Attorney General’s priorities for 2024 and answer questions important to you and your clients.
– Minnesota Attorney General Keith M. Ellison & Carol Washington

10:05 – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Legislative Initiatives Non-Profit Attorneys Need to Know
Current legislative and state regulatory initiatives of importance to Nonprofits.
– Marie Ellis, Laura Sayles & Carol Washington

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
IRS Exempt Organizations Update
Our annual not-to-be missed dose of Eve. This session features a fast-paced overview and important analysis of the IRS Exempt Organization Division’s activities and priorities for 2024.
– Eve Rose Borenstein

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LUNCH (provided by Minnesota CLE)

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
MID-DAY PRESENTATION
Race Conscious Programs in the post Students For Fair Admissions/Harvard and Fearless Fund Era
Our presenters will discuss recent litigation challenging race-conscious programming and grantmaking and its potential impact on the nonprofit sector.
– Elizabeth C. Borer, Andrea Cummings & Angela T. Fogt

12:45 – 12:55 p.m.
BREAK

12:55 – 1:55 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A

101
Tax Exemption 101 – Rules, Compliance and Issue-Spotting for Federal and State Exemptions
Learn about the rules of the road for nonprofit organizations related to federal and state tax exemptions.
– Heidi N. Christianson

102
Practical Guidance for Common Governance Issues
This session will provide an overview of essential governance practices and offer real-world guidance on actions to take, or avoid, to ensure your board remains compliant and effective.
– Gregory A. Larson

103
AI for Nonprofits – Legal and Practical Considerations in 2024
This session addresses many of the questions you and your clients have about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the nonprofit sector.
– Jessica D. Manivasager

1:55 – 2:05 p.m.
BREAK

2:05 – 3:05 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B

201
Nonprofits 101 – Common Charitable Solicitation Issues
This session provides a foundational understanding of charitable solicitation laws and the key regulations governing how nonprofits can solicit donations, ensuring compliance and protecting both the organization and its donors.
– Mohamed H. Sabur 

202
Employment Essentials for Nonprofits: 2024 Employment Law Update
What’s new, what’s changed, and what’s next. This presentation will review recent updates in state and federal employment law and provide practical advice on how to comply with new employment requirements for non-profit employers.
– Maria Agostinho Campbell & Sara L. Lewenstein

203
Can a DAF Be Used for That?
Learn the fundamentals about donor advised funds. Understand what can and cannot be done with funds held in a donor advised fund.
– Susan J. Markey & Ann Neil

3:05 – 3:15 p.m.
BREAK

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things – The Ramifications of Nonprofit Leaders Behaving Badly
Unfortunately, in the past few years there have been some high-profile nonprofit leaders behaving badly in Minnesota. This presentation will walk through some of the lessons learned from Feeding Our Future and others making the news in Minnesota.
– Marcus Pope
– Emmett D. Robertson

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAY
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$345 MSBA members / $345 paralegals / $395 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.