LEADER 05648nam 22007334a 450 001 9910457218503321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-280-36382-7 010 $a9786610363827 010 $a0-471-43410-8 035 $a(CKB)1000000000355924 035 $a(EBL)141364 035 $a(OCoLC)53881162 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000304546 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11227992 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000304546 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10278617 035 $a(PQKB)10806249 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001147659 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12513769 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001147659 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)11141421 035 $a(PQKB)11405718 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC141364 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL141364 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10299311 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL36382 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000355924 100 $a20021204d2003 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 14$aThe nonprofits' guide to Internet communications law$b[electronic resource] /$fBruce R. Hopkins 210 $aHoboken, N.J. $cJ. Wiley & Sons$dc2003 215 $a1 online resource (354 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-118-78605-X 311 $a0-471-22278-X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 325-327) and index. 327 $aThe Nonprofits' Guide to Internet Communications Law; Contents; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Legal Aspects of Internet Communications by Nonprofit Organizations; 1.1 SOME BASICS ABOUT THE INTERNET; (a) Introduction to the Internet; (b) Internet as Seen by the Supreme Court; (c) Internet as Seen by Others; 1.2 MAIN APPLICATIONS OF THE INTERNET; (a) Electronic Mail; (b) World Wide Web in General; (c) Newsgroups; (d) Internet Chat; 1.3 UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNET-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; (a) Why Does the Internet Appear Disorganized? 327 $a(b) Who Can Use the Internet?(c) How Does the World Wide Web Fit into the Internet?; (d) How Can Nonprofits Compete with For-Profits on the Internet?; (e) Does Anyone Monitor the Quality and Accuracy of Information on the Internet?; (f ) What Are the Security Concerns on the Internet?; 1.4 REASONS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SHOULD GO ONLINE; (a) Improvement in Communications; (b) Improved Access to Information; (c) Professional Development; (d) Taking Action; 1.5 OTHER ASPECTS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS' USE OF THE INTERNET 327 $a 1.6 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE INTERNET: ORIGINS AND CULTURE 1.7 INTERNET AND PROGRAM ADVANCEMENT; 1.8 THREE OVERARCHING ISSUES; (a) Cost of Internet Operations; (b) Essence of Hyperlinks; (c) Web Site Record Keeping; 1.9 CONTEMPORARY STATE OF THE ""LAW""; CHAPTER 2 Business Activities; 2.1 INTRODUCTION; (a) Scope of Law; (b) Definition of Business; (c) Definition of Regularly Carried On; (d) Definition of Substantially Related; 2.2 GENERAL RULES; (a) Advertising; (b) Corporate Sponsorships; (c) Fundraising Activities; (d) Trade Shows; (e) Provision of Services 327 $a 2.3 EXCEPTIONS(a) Modifications; (b) Exceptions; 2.4 OTHER RULES; (a) Partnership Rules; (b) Limited Liability Company Rules; (c) Deduction Rules; (d) Tax Structure; 2.5 INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS; (a) Internet Unrelated Business Activity in General; (b) Questions Posed by IRS Announcement; (c) Summary; CHAPTER 3 Charitable Giving Programs Administration; 3.1 INTRODUCTION; 3.2 SUBSTANTIATION REQUIREMENTS; 3.3 QUID PRO QUO CONTRIBUTION RULES; 3.4 APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS; (a) Similar Items of Property; (b) Qualified Appraisal; (c) Appraisal Summary; (d) Qualified Appraiser 327 $a 3.5 VALUATION OF PROPERTY 3.6 VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAMS; (a) Valuation; (b) Substantiation Requirements; (c) Appraisal Requirement; (d) Deductibility; (e) Characterization of Income; (f ) Private Benefit Doctrine; (g) Private Inurement; (h) Intermediate Sanctions; (i) Royalty Exception; ( j) Penalties; 3.7 INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS; (a) Substantiation Requirements; (b) Quid Pro Quo Contributions; (c) Appraisal Requirements; (d) Valuation of Property; (e) Vehicle Donation Programs; (f ) Charitable Gift Planning; CHAPTER 4 Fundraising Programs; 4.1 INTRODUCTION 327 $a 4.2 STATE FUNDRAISING REGULATON IN GENERAL 330 $aInvaluable guidance on the most important legal issues facing nonprofits todayInternet communication is the lifeblood of countless nonprofit organizations, yet there exists no specific law to provide for its regulation. 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