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Corporate Governance

How to be a Conscientious Board Chair

Directors have legal duties to their nonprofit, and the board chair is in a unique position to oversee these duties.  A chair can lead the board not just to govern, but to set the organization up for long-term success.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Marianna Faircloth with The Home Depot will outline best …

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Can I Pay my Board Members?

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 …

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Board Basics: Understanding the Legal Duties and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members

Many nonprofit board members join the board because they care about the issues the organization addresses. One of the essential ways to assist the nonprofit, and its mission, is by having an understanding of the board’s role, legal duties and responsibilities. During this webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits and their board members understand: –          The Role …

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PBPA Fiscal Sponsorship Separation Checklist

If you have a fiscal sponsor, at some point and for any number of reasons, you may consider going out on your own. This checklist briefly outlines some of the important considerations for various fiscal sponsorship projects that are contemplating separating from their fiscal sponsor. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, …

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Board Members and Personal Liability: Options for Nonprofits to Minimize their Risk

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 …

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Webcast: Whose Job is it Anyway? Navigating Board-Staff Relationships at a Nonprofit

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 …

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How to Help your Nonprofit’s Mission Survive These Tough Times

Your organization’s revenue is down, workforce is changing, and facilities are underutilized. What can a nonprofit do? What MUST it do? As your organization considers its options as an entity and a steward, there are several possibilities out there. In this 3-part webcast series, our speakers will: identify the questions your nonprofit should ask during …

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Thinking of Invading Your Endowment?

As the effects of COVID-19 present financial challenges to nearly every nonprofit organization, some that have endowments may be wondering whether and how much your endowment funds can be used to keep your organization afloat. While a lot depends on the specifics of the endowment, this article is intended to provide an overview of some …

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Webcast: Considering a Merger?

Have you ever thought about combining with an organization that does similar work or serves the same clients? There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to merge two nonprofit 501(c)(3)s. During this webcast we will explore best practices and lessons learned. Nonprofit mergers are complex and if not done properly can result in …

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Webcast: Three Habits of Highly Effective Board Members

PBPA Executive Director, Rachel Epps Spears discusses the good habits that make a successful board member. Learn to be an effective partner to the organization you care so much about and help avoid the pitfalls of financial mismanagement. This knowledge is more important than ever, especially considering recent closures of several well-established nonprofits in Atlanta. …

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Thinking About Changing Your Name?

If your organization’s plans for the new year include a name change, check out our article that presents steps for changing the legal name of a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization in Georgia. Name Change Article

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Webcast: Maintaining Your Tax Exempt Status When You Have Close Ties with a Separate For Profit

Many small nonprofits have close ties to separate for-profit corporations. – Does a for-profit provide a lot of your 501(c)(3)’s support? – Was your 501(c)(3) public charity started by a for-profit entity that does similar or connected work to your 501(c)(3)? – Do you share clients or refer clients to one another? These scenarios, plus …

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Webcast: How to Prepare and Run a Board Meeting

Nonprofits hold board meetings quarterly if not monthly. These meetings are required by the organization’s bylaws and at least yearly by law, but it’s hard to find training for Executive Directors, CEOs and Board Chairs regarding how to prepare for and run such meetings. More importantly, how does one make such meetings effective? During this …

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Webcast: Open Records and Open Meetings

Under Georgia law, government agencies and even some nonprofits are required to make certain meetings and records open to the public. Georgia’s Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act provide broad public access to such records and meetings. During this webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: – When a nonprofit is required to comply with …

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How to Keep Your Nonprofit Out of the Media Spotlight

How to Keep Your Nonprofit Out of the Media Spotlight The Wounded Warrior Project has been under intense scrutiny ever since a CBS News investigation reported that the organization spends 40 to 50 percent of its donations on overhead. The organization was also accused of excessive spending on executive salaries, travel and staff conferences. In …

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Dissolving a Georgia Nonprofit Organization

A nonprofit organization that plans to end its operations should complete certain steps including adopting resolutions and making government filings. An organization that closes without following proper procedures could expose itself to lawsuits from claimants and creditors and IRS enforcement actions. This article provides a broad overview of the dissolution process. Dissolving a Georgia Nonprofit …

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Webcast: Corporate Bylaws

A nonprofit’s bylaws define how the organization is governed. Some of the most important items addressed in the bylaws are the roles and duties of directors and officers, the rules for conducting board meetings and electing directors, and the relationship between the nonprofit and any members or affiliates. A well-drafted set of bylaws can enable …

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Webcast: Employee Handbooks

When’s the last time you reviewed or updated your employee handbook? Did you obtain your current handbook from the Internet or from a friend at another nonprofit? In this webcast, we’ll discuss the purpose of an employee handbook, what policies it should include, and perhaps more importantly- what it shouldn’t include. Recently, administrative agencies such …

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Size Matters: How Many Board Members Do You Need? So Does Composition for A Nonprofit’s Board of Directors

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.

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Legal Issues for New Nonprofits Webinar 4: Recordkeeping Requirements

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 …

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Webcast: Collaborations for Nonprofits

“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? …

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Georgia Legislature Tells Certain Nonprofits to Open Records and Meetings

Is your nonprofit required to allow public access to its records and meetings? Under Georgia law, government agencies and even some nonprofits are required to make certain public disclosures. The Open Records Act and the Open Meetings Act, also known as the Georgia Sunshine Laws, provide broad public access to records and meetings. These laws …

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What is a “Member” of a Nonprofit?

While many nonprofits use the term member to mean supporter, donor, participant or friend, the term “member” actually has a technical definition under Georgia law. Deciding on whether or not your organization should have members in a legal sense is important because it affects who controls the organization. Learn more about what it means to …

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Weil’s Guide to Not-For-Profit Governance 2012

The law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP developed this thorough guide including sample corporate policies. NFP Guide

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