Services for Nonprofit Organizations

No matter what stage your organization is in, Rife Law offers legal services to help maximize your impact.

Nonprofit Formation

We offer affordable nonprofit formation services to turn your charitable mission into a fully formed 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. We will guide you through the process of forming a board, registering with the appropriate government agencies, and drafting your foundational documents.

Contract Review & Drafting

Good business relationships require good contracts! Avoid headaches caused by one-size fits all contract templates and AI generated nonsense. Rife Law will draft a contract specifically tailored to your situation and use real, human brainpower to understand your needs and draft the best terms for you.

Donor Relations

With significant experience in nonprofit communication and donor relations, we can help you build and foster your donor best. Give your development strategy a leg up by letting us help you draft appropriate gift agreements, donation acknowledgments, funding agreements, and other key development documents.

Annual Compliance Review

Are you unclear about what actions you need to be taking to keep your organization compliant? Let us help you review your nonprofit’s position and complete then necessary paperwork to maintain your tax exempt status or charitable registration.

Copyright and Trademark Registration

Let us help you protect your brand by registering your name or logo as a trademark. Protect other key works by establishing your ownership through copyright registration.

Board Trainings & Strategic Planning

We offer customizable, in-person or virtual trainings for your board on a variety of topics including: annual ethics review, fundraising, and strategic planning.

We understand your mission.

Prior to attending law school, Miranda studied and worked in the nonprofit sector. She has a proved track record of helping emerging and reemerging nonprofit organizations in key transitional phases. She also has experience in leadership, communication, and donor relations at a national nonprofit. Rife Law understands the nuance of board and donor relations in a nonprofit organization.

  • "Is becoming a nonprofit the best way to pursue my mission?"

    We can walk you through business entity options to held determine the best choice for you. We’ll help you understand the pros and cons of forming a nonprofit organization or creating a social enterprise.

  • "My organization needs help obtaining federal 501(c)(3) status.

    There are several important steps to forming a nonprofit organization, and they need to be completed them in the correct order. From the necessary state-level registrations to your IRS application, we can help with every part of the process.

  • "Things are going really well. Now I need help! Should I hire an employee?"

    Let us help you determine whether you should hire an employee or an independent contractor—and the legal ramifications of either relationship. Then, we’ll draft an agreement clearly defining expectations for your new team member.

  • "Our organization is entering a new phase and we need help determining our next steps. "

    Whether you are navigating a new phase due to growth, a change in leadership, or other external challenges, we can offer strategic advice to help you pursue your mission while maintaining compliance with relevant nonprofit laws.