Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
After several months (and years) of remote work, nonprofits and their employees continue to consider the pros and cons of remote, hybrid and in-person work. As you receive requests from employees who want to continue to work remotely, there are some important factors to consider with each ask. This article from Greenberg Glusker outlines important considerations for …
Nonprofits rely on volunteers to help them fulfill their missions everyday. Some nonprofits rely on a volunteer base more heavily than others, but all nonprofits eventually encounter a difficult volunteer. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Elizabeth Newton will speak to us about how to effectively and legally deal with challenging volunteers. Pro Bono Partnership …
Date and time: June 8, 2022 10am After two-years of staying grounded during the pandemic, you’ve organized a trip abroad and recruited a group of volunteers who are ready to fly out. But when traveling abroad, there are situations in which safety and security issues may outweigh the advantages of international experiences. What happens if …
Delta’s top-tier legal professionals are sharing their skills with nonprofits across Atlanta, deepening our relationships with our hometown community by providing pro bono legal assistance to help those who need it most. One of the Delta Law Department’s most significant and long-running relationships is with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, which connects volunteer attorneys with …
501(c)(3)s are prohibited from engaging in political activity, but what about the leaders of the organization? What happens when a board member runs for political office? Or a nonprofit ED is invited to speak at a political rally for a personal friend? Individuals running a nonprofit have their own personal views and political activity, but …
It is a tight labor market these days! What is an employer supposed to do when tight labor markets leads to high employee turnover? Be prepared! In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Christian Turner, Senior Counsel at Chick-Fil-A, and Justine Cowan, Corporate Counsel with PBPA, provide insight on how to anticipate and better prepare …
Nonprofits commonly enter into agreements with sponsors, vendors, and even fellow nonprofits. Most of the time everything goes off without a hitch. However, do you know how to protect your nonprofit in the event that something doesn’t go as planned? During this webcast, our speakers will help nonprofits understand: • Why have a formal written …
Thank you to the 374 volunteers (as of April 5) who have signed up for a pro bono project in 2021! We could not have done it without you Click here for a list of individuals who have volunteered so far this year. From: Paint LoveTo: Joe FreemanThank you so much for your time and …
Thank you to the 374 attorney volunteers (as of April 5) who gave nonprofit clients pro bono advice! We could not have done it without you. Click here to add your name to the list below. Abby Larimer Adrian Jaume Alan Rosselot Alex Drummond Alex Hecht Alex Lilly Alisha Wyatt Amanda Witt Ami Rodrigues Amy …
Hire Heroes USA, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Alpharetta, empowers U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce by providing personalized, one-on-one employment assistance throughout their career search. Job seekers receive a high-quality resume, job search strategies, interview advice, and LinkedIn guidance. Additionally, Hire Heroes connects individuals to other resources …
You may be used to having a remote workforce now, but happens if one of your employees decides to take their remote work to a different state? If you have remote employees who live out-of-state, you may be subject to certain requirements of their state. In this article, Jenny Jeong at Morris Manning outlines legal …
Whether a nonprofit’s name is based on its mission, location, founder, or something completely unrelated, it is the keystone of the organization’s branding. If you’re deciding on a name for your organization or a new program, or even if you are growing your brand, take a listen to this episode of the PBPA Podcast. In this …
Every day, nonprofits face risk in virtually every aspect of their operations. Since risk cannot be eliminated because life itself involves risk, the goal must be to manage risk. As the word “manage” implies, when a nonprofit attempts to reduce or control, i.e., manage its risk, it takes time, effort and money, all of which …
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA) seeks a full-time Development Manager to support theorganization in fulfilling its mission of connecting transactional attorneys with nonprofits in need of freelegal assistance. The Development Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and PBPA’sDevelopment Consultant and is often called upon to propose, develop and implement original projectsthat support …
While nonprofit board members are motivated to serve by passion for an organization’s mission, could a nonprofit also pay them? Paying nonprofit board members for their service raises many legal issues that are very difficult to overcome. Read this article to learn about the types of payments a nonprofit might make to a board member, which ones …
An employee leave policy can help recruit new talent and allows staff to understand what leave benefits are available to them. This may even be the most frequently referenced section of an employee handbook. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Bryan Stillwagon with Uniserv and Alyce Ogunsola with Ford Harrison talk to us about legal …
Nonprofits continually seek new and creative methods to increase awareness about their mission and fundraise. Social media influencers are a real marketing force, and you may be trying to figure out if and how your nonprofit could work with an influencer. Take a listen to this episode of the PBPA Podcast, where Jim Dudukovich, Counsel …
Your organization has multiple options in how to protect its name through trademark. Depending on your geography, your budget, and the types of services your provide, your organization has choices. This article will outline the three different trademark protection options available to nonprofits and the pros and cons of each option.
Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court decided that the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration Emergency Temporary Standard (“OSHA ETS”) cannot be enforced in its current form. OSHA had drafted the ETS to require employers of 100 or more employees to mandate COVID vaccination or regular testing within its workforce. As employers wait to …
An organization’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are the keystone corporate governance documents of a nonprofit. In this webcast, our speaker will help viewers understand how these two documents function separately and together, as we discuss: How Articles & Bylaws interplay; Important provisions that should be included in each document; Avoiding common pitfalls in these …
Nonprofits need to have good financial policies and procedures in place in order to satisfy funders, comply with IRS requirements, and avoid misuse of funds or even embezzlement. During this webcast, our speakers discuss best practices for: Financial recordkeeping and reporting Budgeting Internal controls Open Slides in New Tab
Nonprofit organizations often collaborate with other nonprofits in order to maximize their impact. If your 501(c)(3) nonprofit works in partnership with other nonprofits, you may end up working alongside a 501(c)(4) organization. Whether your nonprofit works with a (c)(4) as part of an established coalition or on an ad hoc basis, it is important to …
Whether your nonprofit has had Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (“DEI”) at its core since inception, or you are just now hearing about it for the first time, DEI programs should be evaluated both at conception and on an on-going basis. Otherwise, these good intentions may sometimes have unintended consequences. In this episode of the PBPA …
This fall, the federal government announced rules and standards to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in certain workplaces, including workplaces employing over 100 individuals, federal contractors, and certain healthcare facilities. Due to legal challenges throughout the country, those federal measures are now on hold. Read this article from Venable to learn about the status of the three federal COVID-19 vaccination …
