Eric K. Gorovitz
Principal
Principal
Mr. Gorovitz's practice spans the full range of nonprofit and tax-exempt legal issues, with emphasis on political advocacy and nonprofit corporate governance.
Mr. Gorovitz is the former President of Youth Enrichment Strategies and served on the board of an independent school. He is also a member of the California Political Attorneys Association, the tax law section of the American Bar Association, the California State Bar Association, and the Bar Association of San Francisco.
Mr. Gorovitz has lectured at (among others) U.C. Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, U.C. Hastings School of Law, and Golden Gate University School of Law, and conducted trainings for nonprofit organizations across the country.
Mr. Gorovitz is admitted to the bar in the state of California.
Mr. Gorovitz has served as Director of the West Coast office of Alliance for Justice; Policy Director at the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, the Million Mom March, and the Trauma Foundation.
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Co-Presenters:
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.
Washington, D.C.
Changing policies and legislation at the local, state, and federal levels impact our community in numerous ways. Now more than ever, it is important for community leaders in the nonprofit and faith-based sectors to understand their rights and responsibilities regarding advocacy to benefit children, youth, and families. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to utilize lessons learned in November 2024.
Participants will learn:
Who should attend?
This training is specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and faith-based Leaders. It is important that the executive director and a Board Member from each organization attend the training to understand the role each plays in deciding to engage in advocacy efforts.
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT
8:35 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. PT
The Westin Anaheim Resort, Carousel Ballroom B
MCLE: 1 Hour
The election is coming! While private foundations are subject to a number of restrictions when it comes to lobbying and political activities, there are still ways in which foundations can be involved and help create change. Additionally, family offices and foundations are starting to explore other vehicles, such as social welfare organizations, to allow for more flexibility when it comes to these activities. Come prepared to learn how to be an influencer of change and what guardrails to consider as your foundation moves forward.
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. PT
Seattle, Washington
Last year’s Supreme Court decision on admissions practices surprised many of us in the sector. The ruling left many of us wondering how this would impact other areas of operations, including employment practices and grantmaking. Our session will focus on what the landscape of race conscious philanthropy looks like today and potential areas of concern in light of last year’s ruling.
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. PT
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Seattle, Washington
10:55 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
Free for CalNonprofits members; $45 for not-yet-members
Join us for something new! We’re bringing together two of the state’s most experienced nonprofit legal minds to address some critical nonprofit legal basics and answer some of your most pressing nonprofit-related legal questions. Eric Gorovitz and David Levitt, both principals at nationally recognized Adler & Colvin, will discuss such issues as compliance, privacy and data security, fundraising regulations, lobbying, and employment law as it applies to nonprofits.
You can also help guide our discussion by submitting your own questions for Eric and David. What legal quandaries are keeping you up at night? Is it about your board? Are you 501(c)4 curious? Let CalNonprofits know via the registration form, and we’ll do our best to respond to as many questions as possible. CEO Jan Masaoka will be on hand to help us sort through our sector’s most pressing concerns.
Moderator: Leslie Zellers, JD, Consultant, Public Health Policy and Law
Presenters:
Donna E. Levin, JD, National Director, Network for Public Health Law
Eric Gorovitz, JD, MPH, Principal, Adler & Colvin
John Sobotik, JD, Assistant General Counsel, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Kellen Russoniello, Senior Policy Manager, Drug Policy Alliance
Participants/Topics:
Matt Clausen, Alder & Colvin – Charitable Giving
Susan Sheffler, Alder & Colvin – Fundamentals of Public Charities and Private Foundations
Eric Gorovitz, Alder & Colvin – Nonprofit Advocacy
Nancy E. McGlamery, Alder & Colvin – Unrelated Business Taxable Income
Presenters: Eric Gorovitz, Adler & Colvin; Erin Bradrick, EO Law Group; David Tate, Law Office of David Tate
San Francisco, CA
Philadelphia, PA
San Diego, CA
Berkeley, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Moderator: Deborah Kaminiski, Squar Milner LLP
Co-presenter: Dinah Stephens, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Burbank, California
Social Welfare Organizations: Better Alternatives to Charities?
New York, NY
Form 990: Beyond the Basics
Los Angeles, CA
Form 990 Schedule C: Mastering Complex Reporting of Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities; Avoiding Excise Taxes, Penalties, Fines, and Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status Due to Noncompliance
Co-Presenter: Deborah Kaminski
Donor Information: Right to Know vs Right to Privacy
Los Angeles, CA
Advocacy IS Intervention: Fighting for Relevance in Public Policy
Washington, DC
Why Tax Status Matters and What to Do About It: 501(c)(4), 527, and other options
Las Vegas, NV
Looking Ahead to 2016: Lessons from 2014 for Nonprofits Advocating for Change
Oakland, CA
