Cynthia Rowland

Cynthia Rowland

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

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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

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Virginia and West Virginia [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and EO Radio Show episode 120 is the 20th episode in a series of quick tips episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit...more

5/7/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Annual Reports , Exempt Organizations , Filing Requirements , Nonprofits , Registration Requirement , Reporting Requirements , State and Local Government

Charitable Split Interest Trust Planning with Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemira, Part Two [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and in today's episode, I welcome back Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemira from NewEdge Wealth to talk about charitable remainder trusts. Last...more

4/22/2025  /  Charitable Trusts , Estate Planning , Nonprofits , Tax Planning , Wealth Management

Charitable Split-Interest Trust Planning With Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemira - Part One [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today's episode, Cynthia Rowland's guests are Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemira at NewEdge Wealth, and our topic is charitable split-interest trusts. These come in...more

4/15/2025  /  Charitable Organizations , Charitable Trusts , Estate Planning , Nonprofits , Philanthropy , Tax Planning , Wealth Management

REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Insider Transactions and Nonprofits [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this episode is a "refresh" of episode 32, recorded in March 2023. It covers the Internal Revenue Code sections pertinent to business...more

4/15/2025  /  California , Corporate Governance , Excise Tax , Internal Revenue Code (IRC) , Nonprofits , Private Foundations , Public Charities , Reporting Requirements , Tax Exempt Entities

REFRESH Steps for Launching a New Charitable Corporation [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this episode is a "refresh" of episode 37, first released in April 2023. This year, 2025, we've seen the usual strong interest in starting new...more

4/15/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Charitable Organizations , Charitable Purpose , Exempt Organizations , Filing Requirements , Form 990 , Incorporation , IRS , Nonprofits , Tax Exempt Entities

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in South Dakota and North Dakota [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. EO Radio Show episode 115 is the 19th in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In this episode,...more

3/20/2025  /  Corporate Governance , Exempt Organizations , Filing Requirements , Incorporation , Nonprofits , Registration Requirement , Regulatory Requirements , State and Local Government , Tax Exempt Entities

Nonprofit Basics: IRS 10-Course Charity Workshop [Audio]

In today's EO Radio Show episode, Cynthia Rowland reports on the IRS' recent promotion of a free 10-course workshop on basic topics for individuals interested in learning about tax-exempt organizations described in Internal...more

3/10/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Charitable Organizations , Internal Revenue Code (IRC) , IRS , Tax Exempt Entities , Tax Planning

Nonprofit Employer Return-to-Office Mandates: Best Practices and Litigation Risks [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today's episode, Cynthia Rowland talks with Farella employment lawyer Benjamin Buchwalter about a hot topic for nonprofits with employees: the surge in...more

3/5/2025  /  Best Management Practices , Employee Rights , Employer Mandates , Exempt Organizations , Labor Regulations , Nonprofits , Remote Working

REFRESH Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland and episode 112 of EO Radio Show is a "refresh" of episode 54, "Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid." In...more

2/27/2025  /  Commercial Tenants , Exempt Organizations , Nonprofits

REFRESH Real Estate Leasing Tips for Nonprofits [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 111 of EO Radio Show is a "refresh" of our episode 53, "Real Estate Leasing Tips for Nonprofits," first dropped on September 11, 2023....more

2/24/2025  /  Commercial Leases , Commercial Property Owners , Exempt Organizations , Landlords , Leases , Nonprofits , Property Owners

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Wisconsin and Minnesota [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and EO Radio Show episode 110 is the 18th in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit...more

2/24/2025  /  Articles of Incorporation , Corporate Governance , Filing Requirements , Nonprofits , Registration Requirement , State and Local Government , Tax Exempt Entities

Nonprofit Basics: Unrelated Business Income Tax: Debt Financed Income - Part 3 [Audio]

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 109 is the third in a series of technical episodes describing the basic principles of the tax on unrelated business income generated...more

1/30/2025  /  501(c)(3) , Charitable Organizations , Exempt Organizations , Income Taxes , IRS , Nonprofits , Tax Exemptions , Unrelated Business Income Tax
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