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The IRS’ Tax Exempt Organization Search (“TEOS”) is an excellent resource to find certain IRS-related nonprofit records, such as 990s since 2017 or exemption letters filed since 2014. The IRS website has a new electronic form to request additional information related to tax-exempt organizations. Submit the electronic Form 4506-B to obtain copies of a nonprofit’s …
Special Kneads & Treats began its journey in 2008 when co-founders Tempa and Michael Kohler started thinking about plans for their son who has Fragile X Syndrome. They soon realized that there were few options available for adults with special needs as they aged out of county-supported programs. To address this need, Tempa and …
Your volunteers work hard to fulfill your organization’s mission and serve the community. But with many activities, there can be risks involved. Nonprofits should consider requiring volunteers to sign valid waivers of liability to protect the organization and to continue providing a structured opportunity for volunteers to serve the community. Prepare your organization and volunteers …
A nonprofit’s website is often the first impression donors, participants and the community may get of the organization. So, you want to make sure it is informative and engaging and makes a positive impression. But in this era of copy-paste culture and easy sharing, how can you protect your nonprofit’s website’s content and design code …
Nonprofit directors generally join the board because they are passionate about the mission of the organization. That’s a great place to start, but enthusiasm and passion must be paired with strong governance to enhance the growth of the mission. In this talk we will discuss governance generally and the policies boards should have in place …
In an era where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, digital fundraising offers a dynamic and efficient approach for nonprofit organizations. Payment platforms like PayPal, Venmo and CashApp have transformed the way people give, receive, and interact with money. Nonprofits that integrate these platforms into their fundraising may wonder about the …
With election day next week, is your nonprofit organization aware of recent changes to voting leave requirements? Whether your employees are advance voting or voting on election day, read this article from Jackson Lewis to learn more about how much voting leave employers must provide. The article also addresses the recent extension of the existing …
Shortly after becoming a client of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta in 2015, the Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing participated in a PBPA Nonprofit Legal Check Up. A team of attorneys from The Coca-Cola Company and King & Spalding met with Center staff and board members to help identify potential legal …
Jazmen Howard of Eversheds Sutherland has many roles: attorney, University of Florida grad, mother, and – for the last few years – PBPA volunteer. Jazmen took on her first project with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta in 2021 and has been a stand-out volunteer attorney ever since. Working on matters ranging from mergers to liability …
How can a nonprofit employer minimize the effects an employee’s leave of absence has on your nonprofit’s work, while still providing the time away from work your employee needs? At a minimum, nonprofits should have leave policies to inform and guide both managers and employees. But even with clear policies, handling extended leave requests under …
Picture this: your nonprofit has been diligently working towards its mission, making a positive impact in your community, and enjoying the benefits of tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. But one day you receive a letter from the IRS telling you that your organization’s 501(c)(3) status has been revoked. What …
Succession planning is vital for a nonprofit to ensure the continuity of their mission-driven work and long-term sustainability. Are you ready for when your founding executive director retires? Or if your chief executive officer moves to another nonprofit with just a months’ notice? This article by Brandon Hill with Nelson Mullins highlights legal considerations and …
On July 1st, the Amended Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code went into effect. This law guides how Georgia nonprofit corporations are expected to operate. Since most of PBPA’s clients are incorporated in Georgia, these changes apply to you! A few examples of the changes include: Speaker: Robyn Miller, Senior Corporate/Tax Counsel, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta …
Nonprofits collect, store, and utilize vast amounts of information, including donor data, program metrics, financial records, and participant information. To maintain transparency, trust, and compliance, robust information governance practices should be established and followed. In this webcast, our speakers will touch on topics such as: Speakers: Jillian Simons and Misty Peterson, King & Spalding Open …
Have you been getting offers to help your nonprofit apply for an employee retention credit? Or have you heard about other organizations bringing in thousands of dollars in tax credits under this program? During this episode of the PBPA Podcast, William Stone and Barclay Taylor with Morris Manning and Martin will help us break down …
Employers are required to complete a Form I-9 to verify employment eligibility for all employees hired after November 6, 1986. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a new updated Form I-9, which employers may begin using right away. However, employers are also permitted to continue to use the prior form until October 31, 2023, …
