A cyber-attack at your nonprofit is not a question of IF, but a question of WHEN.  When it does happen, it could be small, or it could be devastating.  Most standard commercial general liability insurance policies do not cover liability for cybersecurity issues.  From strong internal controls to cybersecurity insurance, this article outlines the many options …

As a board member, it is not enough for you to just sit back and listen. Under state law, nonprofit board members have a duty of care that requires them to ask questions and be knowledgeable about the activities of the organization. You also have the ability to prevent costly and time-consuming problems …

Nonprofits of all types are susceptible to fraud, especially those with limited resources or lacking internal controls. It could come as an imposter creating a copycat webpage and taking donations intended for your 501(c)(3), or an email phishing scam to an unsuspecting employee. Is your nonprofit taking the appropriate steps to protect itself from …

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 …

After two-years of staying grounded during the pandemic, you’ve organized a trip abroad and recruited a group of volunteers who are ready to fly out.  But when traveling abroad, there are situations in which safety and security issues may outweigh the advantages of international experiences. What happens if something goes wrong? What happens …

Join Josh Joel, business and employment lawyer at Stanton Law, in a discussion of real-world liability and compliance issues that come up for small and mid-size businesses when delegating human resource, payroll, and other workforce management tasks to PEOs and payroll processing companies. Drawing from his experience in both counseling and litigation, Josh …

Nonprofits rely on volunteers to help them fulfill their missions everyday. Some nonprofits rely on a volunteer base more heavily than others, but all nonprofits eventually encounter a difficult volunteer. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Elizabeth Newton will speak to us about how to effectively and legally deal with challenging volunteers.   Pro …

501(c)(3)s are prohibited from engaging in political activity, but what about the leaders of the organization?  What happens when a board member runs for political office?  Or a nonprofit ED is invited to speak at a political rally for a personal friend?  Individuals running a nonprofit have their own personal views and political …

It is a tight labor market these days!  What is an employer supposed to do when tight labor markets leads to high employee turnover?  Be prepared!  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Christian Turner, Senior Counsel at Chick-Fil-A, and Justine Cowan, Corporate Counsel with PBPA, provide insight on how to anticipate and …

Nonprofits commonly enter into agreements with sponsors, vendors, and even fellow nonprofits. Most of the time everything goes off without a hitch. However, do you know how to protect your nonprofit in the event that something doesn’t go as planned? During this webcast, our speakers will help nonprofits understand: • Why have a …

You may be used to having a remote workforce now, but happens if one of your employees decides to take their remote work to a different state?  If you have remote employees who live out-of-state, you may be subject to certain requirements of their state.  In this article, Jenny Jeong at Morris Manning …

Whether a nonprofit’s name is based on its mission, location, founder, or something completely unrelated, it is the keystone of the organization’s branding. If you’re deciding on a name for your organization or a new program, or even if you are growing your brand, take a listen to this episode of the PBPA …

Every day, nonprofits face risk in virtually every aspect of their operations. Since risk cannot be eliminated because life itself involves risk, the goal must be to manage risk. As the word “manage” implies, when a nonprofit attempts to reduce or control, i.e., manage its risk, it takes time, effort and money, all …

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, …

An employee leave policy can help recruit new talent and allows staff to understand what leave benefits are available to them.  This may even be the most frequently referenced section of an employee handbook. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Bryan Stillwagon with Uniserv and Alyce Ogunsola with Ford Harrison talk to us …

Nonprofits continually seek new and creative methods to increase awareness about their mission and fundraise.  Social media influencers are a real marketing force, and you may be trying to figure out if and how your nonprofit could work with an influencer.  Take a listen to this episode of the PBPA Podcast, where Jim …

Your organization has multiple options in how to protect its name through trademark.  Depending on your geography, your budget, and the types of services your provide, your organization has choices. This article will outline the three different trademark protection options available to  nonprofits and the pros and cons of each option.

Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court decided that the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration Emergency Temporary Standard (“OSHA ETS”)  cannot be enforced in its current form.  OSHA had drafted the ETS to require employers of 100 or more employees to mandate COVID vaccination or regular testing within its workforce.  As employers …

A TV studio has contacted you about using your parking lot, or warehouse space, or other property for their show.  Join us in a webcast to learn about what your nonprofit should ask and consider before agreeing to have your property used by a production company. Speaker: Jeremy Hilsman, Real Estate Counsel, Koch …

An organization’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are the keystone corporate governance documents of a nonprofit. In this webcast, our speaker will help viewers understand how these two documents function separately and together, as we discuss: How Articles & Bylaws interplay; Important provisions that should be included in each document; Avoiding common pitfalls …