Introduction to the law of charitable organizations -- Starting the organization at the state level -- The board of directors and their governance role -- Tax exempt purposes of [Section] 501(c)(3) organizations -- Charitable contributions -- Charitable solicitations -- Private foundations and their alternatives -- Raising funds from commercial activities -- Inurement, private benefit, and excess benefit transactions -- Complex commercial transactions -- Lobbying and political campaign activities -- Accountability -- Ending the nonprofit organization : dissolution, merger, and conversion