Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
No nonprofit leader wants to get the news that an employee has been injured on the job. Your first reaction is concern for the health and well-being of the employee. But you must also consider the implications of the injury on the organization as a whole. Can the nonprofit be sued for the injury? Who …
When we asked Rick McMurtry, Assistant General Counsel, and Betsy Holland, Director of Corporate Responsibility & Civic Affairs, both of Turner Broadcasting System, whether Turner might be willing to make a promotional video for Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, we had in mind a guy with a video camera asking a few clients some questions. …
Over 100 attorneys gathered at AGL Resources on January 25, 2011 to celebrate another successful year for Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. For the sixth year in a row, PBP-Atl held an appreciation reception for its donors and volunteers and also presented special recognition awards. PBP-Atl’s Board Chair, Frank Landgraff of GE Energy, started off …
The UPS Foundation presented Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta with a $50,000 check in November 2010. The grant was the single largest donation PBP-Atl has ever received. PBP-Atl recognized UPS with a Special Appreciation Award at its Volunteer and Donor Reception for their significant involvement with PBP-Atl and also for their extremely generous grant, which …
For organizations that operate on a December 31 year end, it’s time to start thinking about filing your annual return with the IRS. Organizations that have received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS are required to file returns with the IRS every year. Which annual return or notice must be filed generally depends on the economic …
Many nonprofits want to expand beyond the “home office” by setting up chapters or affiliates in other cities. First, a nonprofit should consider whether expansion is a good idea for the organization. Next, a nonprofit should determine what options for expansion work for it. During this one hour webcast, our speaker: Identifies the various issues …
Unemployment is on everyone’s minds these days. As a nonprofit employer, you should be aware of your organization’s obligations with respect to paying unemployment. Although 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Georgia are exempt from federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) they may still be responsible for paying state unemployment taxes. Nonprofit organizations are responsible for unemployment insurance coverage …
Prior to 2009, only 3% of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta’s annual revenues came from individual donations. Most of our funding came from law firms and corporations. With the challenging economy, we realized that we had to diversify our funding sources, but we had never gotten much traction with individual donors. Over 75% of our …
The Association of Corporate Counsel-Georgia Chapter and King & Spalding teamed up this September to provide a unique fundraiser supporting the work of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. This year’s event combined CLE opportunities, cocktails, and a silent auction in the inaugural “CLE Jamboree.” The fundraiser was held on September 30th at King & Spalding …
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta recently announced the appointment of Briley Brisendine to its Board of Directors. The staff and current board are happy to welcome Brisendine, who joined Home Depot in June 2003 after practicing at McKenna Long & Aldridge for seven years in the firm’s Securities and Corporate Governance group. The Brisendine Family …
During last month’s Questions to Consider in Tough Economic Times webcast, John Mills discussed options for nonprofits facing financial challenges with a focus on decreasing expenses and increasing revenue. If you haven’t watched it already, you can view this very helpful presentation here. In this webcast, Mr. Mills turns to nonprofits that are facing possible …
According to the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic Violence, 1.3 million women are physically assaulted by an intimate partner every year in the United States. In 2000, 1,247 women were killed by an intimate partner. S.H.A.R.E. House Quilt In response to this tragic situation, battered women’s shelters such as the S.H.A.R.E House, in Douglasville, …
In addition to reduced donations from individual and corporate donors, now many nonprofits are facing reduced federal and state grant money. As a result, it is critical that nonprofits stay on top of their finances by asking the right questions and addressing these issues head on. During this one hour webcast, John Mills identifies the …
Does your nonprofit treat its executive director as an independent contractor? Most, if not all, of the time this is not the correct classification for an executive director and the consequences of the misclassification could be devastating to your nonprofit. Generally, executive directors are considered employees by the Internal Revenue Service as they are officers …
Nonprofits are exploring new ways to bring income to their organizations. Some of these income ideas may generate unrelated business income which may be taxable. During this one hour webcast, our speakers: Define unrelated business income. Identify the risks of generating unrelated business income. Discuss the exceptions and exemptions to unrelated business income. Presenters: Robyn …
I’m feeling nostalgic these days. We’re coming up on the five-year anniversary of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. On June 27, 2005, I started my job as executive director of the newly-formed organization. We took on our first client a few months later. You can learn more about our accomplishments over the past five years …
What, you still don’t know about the SunTrust Challenge? The SunTrust Foundation has offered to make a $25,000 grant to Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. All we have to do is raise a matching amount in individual donations of $100 or more. We only have $5,000 left to raise. We are so appreciative of our …
Testimony from Andy Schneggenburger The Atlanta Housing Association of Neighborhood-based Developers (AHAND) has been very fortunate to have maintained a strong working relationship with the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. AHAND is a dues-paying membership association of non-profit community development corporations and affordable housing developers working to revitalize Atlanta and metro area neighborhoods. AHAND’s program …
When VOICE Today founder Angela Williams spoke to three hundred women attending a retreat last year at Callaway Gardens and asked for volunteers to share if they had suffered from sexual abuse, over half of the women stood up. Many of these women broke the silence on their abuse for the first time that day …
What is a fiscal sponsor? Does your organization need one? Have you been asked to become a fiscal sponsor? During this one hour webinar, our speaker discusses this arrangement under which a charitable project without 501(c)(3) status might benefit from the tax-exempt status and administrative support of a sponsoring organization, including: The pros and cons …
Recently, while sitting in the office of the executive director of one of our nonprofit clients, I noticed a plaque on the wall that read: “Dear IRS: I would like to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.” Of course anyone that has ever completed a tax return can appreciate the …
Studies have shown that over 80% of children of prisoners will one day be incarcerated themselves. These children grow up without the support of one or both of their parents. kidz2leaders teaches children of prisoners that they are in charge of their destiny, and while the statistics say one thing, they can grow up to …
Nearly 100 attorneys gathered at Georgia Power Company on January 26, 2010 to celebrate another successful year for Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBP-Atl). For the fifth year in a row, PBP-Atl held an appreciation reception for its donors and volunteers and also presented special recognition awards. PBP-Atl thanks Georgia Power Company for hosting the …
Nonprofits invest a lot of sweat equity into building their “brand” and developing their training or educational materials. As a result, many nonprofits want to protect their name and materials. During this one hour webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: What are federal and state trademarks and when they are useful Issues associated with the …