Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Lori Shapiro, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta’s new staff attorney. As Employment Counsel, Lori provides direct legal services to PBPA nonprofit clients, serves as a resource to PBPA’s volunteer attorneys, and educates lawyers and clients on employment-related legal issues. She also coordinates monthly webcasts on legal issues …
Since January 1, 2014, over 410 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! To: Andy Hepburn, Sizmek Technologies, Inc. From: Emmaus House Thank you very much for your very thorough and helpful legal audit of the Emmaus House …
Nonprofits often team up with for-profit companies to conduct fundraising activities, with part of the proceeds from the sale of the for-profit’s product or service (such as a book or t-shirt) benefiting the nonprofit. What steps are the parties required to take when entering into these types of “commercial co-venture” or “cause marketing promotion” arrangements? …
Does your nonprofit own real property? Does it plan to purchase real property (or hope to have it donated)? If so, don’t assume that your nonprofit will not have to pay property tax. Real property owned by a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in Georgia is not automatically exempt from property tax. The property must qualify …
This article sets forth best practices for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to consider when determining the size and composition of its board of directors.
The legal staff at the Packard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation and Moore Foundation developed this free resource, which covers the basic legal rules around the electioneering prohibition for both private foundations and public charities. It takes about ninety minutes to complete and features “Maya,” a program officer that helps participants through the course. Please …
This is part eight of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. This Webinar covers the basics of identifying the risks involved in operating an nonprofit; and how to best address those risks in order to protect your organization, your clients, your board, your employees …
This is part seven of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. This webinar details the financial responsibilities of the Board of Directors, including approving budgets, reviewing financial statements, and setting internal controls. Presenter: Denise Devenny, CPA, Vice President of Operations with the Bipartisan Policy …
This is part six of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. Your nonprofit may have valuable “intellectual property” rights in your organization’s name, logo, program materials and other assets. This webinar will give an overview of intellectual property considerations, and how to best protect …
This is part five of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation.This webinar introduces some of the many legal issues concerning employment law, including hiring, supervision and possible termination of employees; the proper use of contractors; wage and hour compliance; and an overview of harassment …
This is part four of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. This webinar covers the recordkeeping requirements for nonprofits, including IRS requirements, and best practices for keeping and maintaining other important organizational records. Presenter: Mark Hoenig, Esq., Weil, Gotshal & Manges Click here to …
This is part three of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. This webinar presents an overview of legal issues concerning fundraising by nonprofit organizations, including charitable solicitation registration, required IRS acknowledgments, and gambling laws. Presenter: Robyn Miller, Esq., Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Click …
This is part two of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. This webinar discusses nonprofit governance requirements and best practices, including those for board duties, board meetings, board member rights and liabilities, governing documents, and filings. Presenter: Holly Gregory, Esq., Weil, Gotshal & Manges …
This is part one of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. This webinar highlights IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, including limitations on private inurement, lobbying and unrelated business income. Presenter: Regina Hopkins, Esq., Assistant Director for Community Economic Development, D.C. Bar Pro Bono …
Since January 1, 2014, over 330 attorneys have volunteered with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Adam Ney Alan Rosselot Alex Arca Alex Drummond Alex Shin Alexandra Greene Alfred Lurey Alison Boyer Alison Musto LeVasseur Alyson Pirio Amanda Witt Ami Rodrigues Amy Jensen Amy Wilson Andrew Belisle Andrew Booth Andrew Nielsen Andrew Pequignot Andrew Yates Andria …
Five years ago, Melaney Smith encountered a second-grader who wasn’t looking forward to summer break. The reason? She would lose free access to books! Summer slide, or the decrease in reading achievement over summer vacation, is often simply the result of students not having enough to read at home. Determined to help, Melaney founded Books …
On June 24th, 2014, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta held its second annual brewery event when we gathered for good at Orpheus Brewing! The evening was a great success with over 165 volunteers, clients, friends and supporters in attendance. Orpheus Brewing is in close proximity to several PBPA clients such as Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and …
Since January 1, 2014, over 330 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! To see a full list of those who have volunteered, click here. Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! To: Uttara Kale, DLA Piper From: C.A.M.P. (now Sweetwater Mission) With an all-volunteer …
Electronic signatures can help get your organization’s business done easier and faster. By having participants and volunteers sign liability releases and other agreements online, you can reduce paperwork, shorten contract exchange times, and ease your document retention burdens. You should be aware, however, that electronic signatures also present special concerns and issues. In a webcast …
Corporate donations are a fantastic way for nonprofits to raise funds, but nonprofits must proceed with caution when receiving a corporate donation with “strings” attached because the income could be taxable. The donation could be a either a corporate sponsorship or advertising income, depending on how the donor is recognized and what the donor receives …
This provides a general and brief overview of HIPAA as it applies to charitable nonprofit organizations that provide care or services to underserved individuals. HIPAA Basics
One purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to prohibit employment discrimination against people with disabilities. How does the ADA affect you and your organization? Is your nonprofit covered by the ADA? (The ADA applies to “employer” who are a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce who has 15 or more employees …
Beginning January 1, 2015, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires most employers with 100 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents to provide health coverage or pay a penalty tax for failure to do so. Beginning in 2016, most employers with 50 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents are subject to the …
Beginning January 1, 2015, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires most employers with 100 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents to provide health coverage or pay a penalty tax for failure to do so. Employers with 50 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents have another year to comply with the law …
