Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Dealing with an employee resignation depends on the unique facts of each situation. When an employee voluntarily resigns from their employment, what should a nonprofit employer do? Employers should consider what steps need to be taken to help protect the organization’s interests and to facilitate a smooth transition. This article includes tips for handling an …
This past year has seen record levels of unemployment insurance claims filed in Georgia. Unemployment insurance is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. In Georgia, employers typically bear the cost of those benefits by paying a pro rata share of each employees’ wages into the Georgia Department of …
Young girls face an overwhelming number of societal challenges around self-esteem, confidence, and building healthy relationships. Girls on the Run of Atlanta believes every girl is inherently full of power and potential. Social-emotional learning is the cornerstone of their research-based lessons for girls ages 8 – 14. Whether in-person or virtually, trained volunteer coaches lead …
Thank you to the 371 attorney volunteers (as of May 22) 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. To: Dan Brown From: The Children’s Haven Thank you for your help over the course of the last year. …
Is your nonprofit planning to host a summer camp this year? This episode of the PBPA Podcast will review legal considerations for your nonprofit as it heads into the summer camp season, including questions about licensing requirements, contracts with campgrounds, maintaining camper health records, and COVID concerns. Join us in a conversation with Monica Howard …
Generally speaking, a donation to a §501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization IS tax-deductible, but a gift to an individual is NOT. This means that donors and §501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may not skirt this rule by passing payments from donors, through the nonprofit organization, to specific individuals. An organization that participates in this type of transfer — …
A nonprofit relies on its founder for its initial ideation, organization and drive. Many founders also create intellectual property that is used by the nonprofit, before and after the organization is created. During this webcast, our speakers will review some legal considerations and best practices for nonprofits around using content created by its founder including: …
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Board Members and Personal Liability: Options for Nonprofits to Minimize their Risk In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Erin McGinnis answers our questions about shielding board members from personal liability for volunteer services, while also minimizing risk to the organization. Our guest will walk us through the many …
To perform their services, many nonprofits rely on volunteers to drive. The circumstances in which a volunteer will drive vary widely, from transporting supplies to taking senior citizens to doctors’ appointments. Regardless of the reason volunteers get behind the wheel, nonprofits should develop a plan to mitigate the risk of having a volunteer on the …
In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Curtis Romig shares his strategies for minimizing and managing vendor disputes. For each step of the vendor relationship, our guest shares his practical tips to keep your potential disputes to a minimum and reduce the risk of litigation. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Strategies to Minimize & …
Nonprofit staff and board are all on the same team, but problems can arise if the roles of team members are unclear. In this webcast, PBPA’s Justine Cowan, who has served as both an executive director and a board member herself, will discuss how to navigate the complex board-staff relationship, including: • Key policies that …
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). ARPA includes a 100% government subsidy of COBRA premiums for “assistance eligible individuals” through September. COBRA applies to health plans offered by nonprofit employers with more than 20 employees. Read this article to understand who is eligible for …
As vaccines for COVID-19 become more readily available, employers are considering how they are going to address vaccines and those who have or have not been vaccinated in the workplace. Currently, there are more questions than answers about the legal implications of mandating vaccines or providing vaccine incentive programs. The resources listed below may provide …
A volunteer manual is considered to be an essential policy for a healthy nonprofit. Have you ever wondered if you could just share your employee handbook as a guide for your volunteers? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, our guest talks to us about why your organization should use a manual specific to volunteers. …
When you are tirelessly focusing on your nonprofit’s mission, the importance of legal contracts may not be one of the first things to cross your mind. Nevertheless, contracts are crucial for any nonprofit organization, both for enforcing your rights, as well as protecting you from liability. This article provides a brief, basic overview of common …
The Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) was established by the CARES Act last year to encourage eligible employers to keep employees on their payroll through the use of tax credits during the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid Act (“EAA”) amended the ERC to make it a much more useful option for eligible …
Social media makes a great way to communicate with nonprofit clients, stakeholders, donors, and the general public. Almost all posts use your organization’s or another’s intellectual property to spread the word. Intellectual property includes copyrighted content (like images, videos, and text), brands and logos and individuals’ rights of publicity. During this presentation, we’ll talk through …
On January 29, 2021, OSHA* issued a new guidance addressing mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This article by Jackson Lewis provides a thorough discussion of the new guidance and its potential implications for employers. Much of this new guidance reiterates information that has previously been provided by OSHA and the …
Corporate Donors Cornerstone Circle ($50,000+) Friends (In-Kind and Other Donations) Morris, Manning & Martin Anonymous The UPS Foundation BakerHostetler Baker Donelson Founder’s Circle ($25,000+) Balch & Bingham Anonymous Ballard Spahr Bank of America Foundation Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Charles M. & Mary D. Grant Foundation Cisco Eversheds Sutherland Duane Morris Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Equifax …
In the Bostock case, the US Supreme Court affirmed that Title VII’s protection against sex discrimination also includes sexual orientation or gender identity. The Biden administration has issued an Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation, Executive Order No. 13988, which reaffirms the Bostock Supreme Court …
Since February 11, 139 attorneys have volunteered for new matters for our nonprofit clients! Click here for a list of individuals who have volunteered so far this year. To: Betsy Griswold, UPS From: Heart for Africa On behalf of Heart for Africa I want to extend a tremendous THANK YOU for your diligent work …
Thank you to the 139 attorney volunteers (as of February 11) 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. A. Michael (Mike) Lee Abby Larimer Abraham Llama Adam Kaye Alan Poole Alan Rosselot Alan Wright Alec Manzer Alexander …
Founded by Dawn Smith in 1989 in response to the desperate plight of young girls living in the East Lake Meadows housing community, Cool Girls works to develop girls into confident women through education and exposure to a broad world of opportunities. Having served over 5000 girls in its 32 years of existence, Cool Girls …
So, how much money could your nonprofit receive in this latest round of the PPP? What documents need to be provided to support your request? Recently the Small Business Administration provided guidance on both first draw and second draw loans outlining how to calculate what your nonprofit’s maximum loan amount would be along with an …
