Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Nonprofit organizations use technology to streamline otherwise time consuming paper and pen processes. Electronic signatures offer one such opportunity to simplify agreements with your beneficiaries, volunteers, staff, and other third parties. This article helps guide you in determining whether to adopt the use of electronic signatures at your nonprofit. Electronic Signatures
Well-trained employees and the donor base they help to develop are significant assets that a nonprofit organization wants to protect. It is also natural for nonprofits to want to avoid improper use of proprietary information they have shared with their employees. What legal options do nonprofit organizations have to secure these assets? This article details …
Your nonprofit organization is established and growing, and you feel like you are ready to hire your first employee. But are you really ready? What are the upsides of hiring an employee? Do you understand the risks of hiring an employee (or more than one employee)? What must you know before you take that leap …
Does your organization have a particular interest in how politicians vote on proposed laws? Are there certain politicians you feel better represent your organization’s interests over others? One way organizations can make their members or followers aware of how politicians are voting on select issues of importance is to distribute legislative scorecards. Legislative scorecards are …
“Collaboration” is a huge buzz word these days in the nonprofit world. There can be great reasons for nonprofits to collaborate – pursuing funding sources available only to collaborators is just one of those reasons. But what does it really mean to “collaborate.” And what are the benefits and challenges of collaboration for a nonprofit? …
To celebrate another successful year, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta held its ninth annual appreciation reception for donors and volunteers. Over 100 attorneys gathered at Alston & Bird on February 18, 2014 to recognize the incredible work accomplished by PBPA volunteers this past year. After PBPA client Dolph Goldenburg of Living Room spoke about the …
In 2013, over 575 attorneys 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: Todd Williams and Carly Regan of Turner Broadcasting From: Urban Recipe We cannot thank you …
Future Foundation, a youth development center for middle and high school students in the East Point and College Park areas of Metro Atlanta, serves a left out population in an underserved area. The area’s high poverty rate (24% for South Fulton County in 2010) negatively impacts graduation and college entry rates. Future Foundation helps to …
Your organization has grown and you now need your own building, or a bigger building, and you have the funds to buy rather than rent. You’ve bought a house before, or have at least seen people do it on TV, and it seems so simple! Surely buying a commercial building isn’t much different? Unfortunately (unless …
The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 allows employers, including nonprofits, to claim a tax credit when they hire a qualified veteran. This tax credit was recently extended until December 31, 2013. This legal alert answers questions nonprofit employers may have about how the tax credit works and how to apply for it. Click …
From the EEOC and DOL to the ADA, ADEA and EPA, labor & employment law is full of acronyms and, more importantly, puddles of mud into which employers can step. It is crucial for any business, whether for profit or not-for-profit, to understand the requirements and obligations that any employer has. During this presentation, Georgia …
Starting January 2014, changes to the rules for lobbyists in Georgia will go into effect and nonprofits that lobby should pay attention as the fines for noncompliance are significant. Even if your employees, contractors and volunteers have not had to register as lobbyists in the past, the updated law may require them to register. The …
Imagine that you have volunteers who prepare the latest, greatest materials for your organization’s new program. Photos were taken, brochures are hot off the press, and training manuals are ready for distribution. You may ask yourself – how can I use these great materials for other future programs? Within this question lies a common, but …
Between January 1st and October 1st of 2013, almost 420 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Aba Rogers Adam Balthrop Adam Meehan Adam Ney Adrienne L. Smith Alan Hastings Alan Rosselot Alex Shin Alison Musto LeVasseur Amanda Farahany Amanda Langston Amanda Witt Ami Koldhekar Amos Davis Amy Jensen Amy …
On September 30, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta held a successful fundraising event at Monday Night Brewing, one of Atlanta’s newest microbreweries. For a $20 ticket, each of our supporters received a pint glass, six tasting tickets, a brewery tour, and a $30 voucher toward a first ride with Uber. Starting at 5:30pm, about 150 …
For the vulnerable population of adults diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, having stable living situations is vital for their physical and mental well-being. Since 1995, Living Room has been helping homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS, and their dependents, keep their homes or find housing. In 2011, the group expanded their services beyond the metro Atlanta area to …
In the first ten months of 2013, almost 420 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! See a full list of those who have volunteered, click here. Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! To: Stuart Neiman of Stuart Neiman Law From: Dress for Success …
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 …
When the one year delay in employer reporting and “pay or play” penalties was announced, many employers thought they could stop compliance considerations for a year at least. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not going away and most provisions are effective January 1, 2014. ACA applies to employers, including nonprofits, and to essentially all …
Payroll tax mistakes can result in IRS audits and costly penalties for your nonprofit. The IRS is paying more and more attention to payroll tax compliance by employers, including nonprofits. To make matters worse, nonprofit managers and directors can be held personally liable for unpaid payroll taxes and penalties. Learn the basics of payroll taxes …
If you receive a subpoena, summons, writ of garnishment, notice of government investigation or similar document, seek legal counsel as quickly as possible. Whatever you do, do not ignore legal papers. The problem will not go away and will probably get worse. Read this important article for more information.
Between January 1st and June 30th of 2013, almost 340 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! *Indicates people who have volunteered for more than one new matter in 2013. Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! Aba Rogers* Adam Balthrop* Adam Meehan* Adam Ney …
Has your nonprofit ever received a garnishment order? Do you know what to do if you get one? Any employer could potentially receive a garnishment order. Wage garnishment generally occurs when an employer is required by a court to withhold the earnings of an employee for the payment of the employee’s debt (such as taxes …
Nonprofits encourage community involvement and support through many different approaches such as food pantries, resource centers, and programs for children; but have you ever considered bringing a community closer together through bicycles? Three organizations, that all happen to be clients of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta – SOPO Bicycle Co-op, Beltline Bike Shop, and Bike …
