Community Law Center is pleased to offer a number of educational workshops for community association and nonprofit organization leaders.
How to Start and Maintain a Nonprofit Organization
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 /12:00 – 2:00 online only Click here to register and receive a link to sign up for the online training or call 410-366-0922
Thursday, April 19, 2012 / 6:30 – 8:30. Click here to register
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 / 2:00 – 4:00. Click here to register
Thursday, June 7, 2012 / 6:30 – 8:30. Click here to register
Understand the legal and practical considerations of running a nonprofit.
TARGET AUDIENCE
• Community leaders who are currently members of – or plan to start – a small nonprofit
KEY TOPICS
• Starting a nonprofit organization
• Maintaining your organization’s legal status
• Writing and revising articles of incorporation and bylaws; applying for tax exemption
Note: Attorneys interested in representing nonprofits in obtaining 501(c)(3) status should consider joining Community Law Center’s Pro Bono Program by registering as a volunteer attorney. For more information about our Pro Bono Program, please click here.
Protesting Liquor Licenses in Your Community
THURSDAY, February 23, 2012 / 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Liquor license renewal season is almost here – is your community ready?
TARGET AUDIENCE
• Community leaders concerned about liquor establishments in their neighborhoods
• Community leaders seeking to develop productive relationships with liquor licensees in their neighborhoods
• Attorneys volunteering to represent neighborhoods before the Liquor Board
KEY TOPICS
• Relevant liquor laws and tools needed to negotiate with a liquor licensee
• Baltimore City Liquor Board logistics
• How to protest a liquor license renewal
Note: Attorneys interested in representing nonprofits in protesting liquor licenses should consider joining Community Law Center’s Pro Bono Program by registering as a volunteer attorney. For more information about our Pro Bono Program, please click here.
Zoning 101
THURSDAY, March 15, 2012 / 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Understand zoning and its impact on your neighborhood.
TARGET AUDIENCE
• Community leaders interested in land use and how zoning impacts your neighborhoods
• Attorneys interested in volunteering to represent neighborhoods before the Zoning Board
KEY TOPICS
• Understanding the zoning code
• Appearing at zoning hearings
• Appealing zoning decisions
Note: Attorneys interested in representing nonprofits in zoning appeals should consider joining Community Law Center’s Pro Bono Program by registering as a volunteer attorney. For more information about our Pro Bono Program, please click here.
Legal Considerations for Community Greening Projects
THURSDAY, March 29, 2012 / 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Understand legal rights and responsibilities associated with greening projects.
TARGET AUDIENCE
• Community leaders interested in creating, revitalizing, and maintaining open spaces on private or public land in their community
• Community leaders participating in Baltimore City’s “Adopt-A-Lot” and “Side Yard” programs
KEY TOPICS
• Locating and negotiating with property owners and pursuing self-help nuisance abatement
• Creating partnerships and agreements with neighbors, nonprofits, and government agencies
• Liability, ownership, and maintenance responsibilities.
