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Nonprofit Liability: Even Brad Pitt’s Nonprofit Can Get Sued

Lots of founders assume there’s NO such thing as nonprofit liability. But that’s a MYTH! Nonprofits, just like any other company, are liable if they do harm to the people they serve. Just because you’re trying to do a good thing doesn’t mean that you get a free pass.

Brad Pitt learned that firsthand with the nonprofit he founded, the Make It Right Foundation. And if Brad Pitt can get sued, so can you.

Learn about nonprofit liability here: 

Want to learn more? Check out the full story about Make It Right here.

If you’re starting a nonprofit, check out my e-book, Starting a Nonprofit: 5 Things Every Founder Must Know here to get the information YOU need to start out right!

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