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Summary of Opportunities
ARTICLE
CORPORATE
Matter #1: Draft 2-3 page article on the purpose & function of nonprofit board committees.
CONTRACTS
3-D GIRLS INCORPORATED
Mission: To educate and empower young women and girls to be advocates for themselves and their families.
Matter #1: Reviewing standard services contract with schools.
CHRIST THE RESTORER MINISTRY, INC.
Mission: To restore and enhance the lives of homeless individuals and families in Metro Atlanta and prevent homelessness.
Matter #1: Drafting volunteer liability release and handbook. PBPA has forms.
GEORGIA EARLY EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR READY STUDENTS
Mission: To make high quality child care accessible and affordable, especially for families and children who face the most barriers to opportunity.
Matter #1: Reviewing agreement with City of Atlanta for services and drafting standard subcontract for services with another nonprofit. IMMEDIATE NEED
HELPING HANDS FOR THE DEAF
Mission: To assist people with hearing loss who are suffering from unemployment, underemployment, lack of basic human needs, or have inadequate skills for independent living.
Matter #1: Drafting waivers and background check policy for volunteers, including drivers. PBPA has forms.
MOTHERS ADVOCACY PROJECT, INC.
Mission: To support families with evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions, creating long term stability and advocating for healthy families, one mom at a time.
Matter #1: Drafting liability release agreement to provide child care services.
NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL, INC.
Mission: To expose, educate, engage and entertain audiences as we present and support the art and artists of African descent while broadening cultural experiences.
Matter #1: Drafting agreement for services to Atlanta Public Schools.
NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL, INC.
Mission: To expose, educate, engage and entertain audiences as we present and support the art and artists of African descent while broadening cultural experiences.
Matter #1: Drafting standard agreement for artist to conduct public performances.
SISTERLOVE, INC.
Mission: To eradicate the adverse impact of HIV/AIDS and other health challenges upon women and their families through education, prevention, support and advocacy.
Matter #1: Review of fiscal sponsorship agreement for sponsorship of another organization.
SWEMKIDS INTERNATIONAL
Mission: To eliminate all of the barriers that prevent Black children and their families from having a healthy and safe relationship with the water.
Matter #1: Reviewing contract with another nonprofit for use of pool. Immediate need.
THE GEORGIA COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.
Mission: To increase the impact of recovery in Georgia’s communities through education, advocacy, training and peer support services.
Matter #1: Drafting client agreement, rules and liability release for direct services. PBPA has forms.
Matter #2: Drafting volunteer application, rules and liability release. PBPA has forms.
CORPORATE
CHRIST THE RESTORER MINISTRY
Mission: To restore and enhance the lives of homeless individuals and families in Metro Atlanta and prevent homelessness.
Matter #1: Advice regarding corporate sponsorship and drafting corporate sponsorship agreement. PBPA has form.
HELPING HANDS FOR THE DEAF
Mission: To assist people with hearing loss who are suffering from unemployment, underemployment, or lack of basic human needs, or have inadequate skills for independent living.
Matter #1: Drafting board policies and procedures. PBPA has forms.
INSPIRITUS
Mission: To bring hope, healing, and strength to people in need through services including adoption, foster care, refugee assistance, disaster response, and disability support.
Matter #1: Assistance with accepting assets from another nonprofit.
EMPLOYMENT
ANIZ
Mission: To provide comprehensive health awareness and prevention services for disadvantaged multicultural children, adults and families through therapeutic intervention and education.
Matter #1: Advice regarding having employees drive clients and drafting a driving policy. PBPA has materials.
CENTER POINT GA, INC.
Mission: To enhance, strengthen and change lives by promoting the success of students and families through Christian education, counseling, mentoring, and personal development.
Matter #1: Advice regarding whether change in organization structure to remove churches as members eliminates exemption from unemployment in Georgia.
DECATUR MAKERS, INC.
Mission: Empowering a community of builders, creatives, and learners through education, community, and economic development with a focus on low-income and underserved populations.
Matter #1: Advice regarding classification of 2 workers as independent contractors or employees and drafting standard agreement.
INTERFAITH CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT, INC
Mission: To involve faith communities in improving the well-being of children through advocacy, action and resources.
Matter #1: Drafting background check policy and procedure for employees and volunteers. PBPA has materials.
NEWTON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION, INC. FORMERLY NEWTON COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Mission: To provide a climate of successful partnering of community groups, organizations and individuals with the goal of all Newton County children graduating from high school on time with skills they need to succeed.
Matter #1: Advice regarding classification of 2 employees under FLSA and timekeeping requirements.
POWER UP SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.
Mission: To provide underprivileged children access to strong mentorship, fitness for life through martial arts, and a safe place to socialize and do schoolwork.
Matter #1: Drafting background check policy and procedure for employees and independent contractors. PBPA has materials.
THE GEORGIA COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.
Mission: To increase the impact of recovery in Georgia’s communities through education, advocacy, training and peer support services.
Matter #1: Reviewing employee handbook including addressing diversity, discipline, and work-from-home policies.
THE GIVING GARDENS, INC. D/B/A OUR GIVING GARDEN
Mission: To interrupt hunger in our community, by producing fresh and locally grown foods to be donated.
Matter #1: Advice regarding classification of 6 types of workers including camp counselors, part-time workers, teachers, maintenance workers, farm apprentices, and education coordinator as independent contractors or employees.
HEALTHCARE
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF GEORGIA (AKA GEORGIA AL-ANON CENTRAL SERVICES)
Mission: To help the families and friends of alcoholics connect and support each other through meetings, information and shared experiences.
Matter #1: Advice regarding hiring a Designated Medical Administrator (DMA) to administer medication to teens at a conference.
ANIZ
Mission: To provide comprehensive health awareness and prevention services for disadvantaged multicultural children, adults and families through therapeutic intervention and education.
Matter #1: Advice regarding shipping needles, needle exchanges and safe syringe programs.
GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT, INC.
Mission: To help teenage survivors of war acquire the education necessary to succeed in life and to fulfill their dreams.
Matter #1: Advice regarding employing therapist as school counselor, and reviewing student consent language related to counseling. IMMEDIATE NEED. 3rd request
SISTERLOVE, INC.
Mission: To eradicate the adverse impact of HIV/AIDS and other health challenges upon women and their families through education, prevention, support and advocacy.
Matter #1: Reviewing agreement with Emory University to staff mobile care and prescription clinic
INSURANCE
FOCUS: FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER STRESS, INC.
Mission: To embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better.
Matter #1: Advice regarding whether insurance types and coverages, including cybersecurity, are sufficient.
GEORGIA ASYLUM & IMMIGRATION NETWORK (GAIN)
Mission: To connect pro bono attorneys with applicants for political asylum and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees.
Matter #1: Advising on professional liability insurance coverage.
HOUSE OF ARTISTS FOUNDATION
Mission: Providing creative arts vocational training programs and events for autistic youth and adults.
Matter #1: Advice regarding whether insurance coverages and amounts are sufficient.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
MUSESALON COLLABORATIVE INC.
Mission: To equip artists and institutions with resources to amplify their impact, and to increase inclusion of historically marginalized communities across all spaces.
Matter #1: Assistance protecting song composed by founder/executive director. Immediate need.
PODCASTS
EMPLOYMENT
Matter #1: Answer scripted questions for a 15-20 minute recording on addressing drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Matter #1: Answer scripted questions for 15-20 minute recording on legal options for protecting your online reputation.
PRIVACY
MOTHERS RAISING SONS, INC.
Mission: To empower mothers and sons to find the foundation, positive family structure, and independence needed to achieve their full potential.
Matter #1: Advice regarding protecting confidential employee, client and volunteer information.
REAL ESTATE
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF GEORGIA (AKA GEORGIA AL-ANON CENTRAL SERVICES)
Mission: To help the families and friends of alcoholics connect and support each other through meetings, information and shared experiences.
Matter #1: Assistance reviewing one facility use agreement at a Georgia State Park.
REGULATORY
THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION OF ATLANTA
Mission: To provide an affordable quality day program for adults with special needs.
Matter #1: Advice on ADA compliance regarding selection of program participants.
THE GIVING GARDENS, INC. D/B/A OUR GIVING GARDEN
Mission: To interrupt hunger in our community, by producing fresh and locally grown foods to be donated.
Matter #1: Advice regarding license requirements for food truck.
SCHOOL LAW
SWEMKIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Mission: To eliminate all of the barriers that prevent Black children and their families from having a healthy and safe relationship with the water.
Matter #1: Assistance drafting Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) childcare licensing exemption.
TECHNOLOGY
NEWTON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION, INC. FORMERLY NEWTON COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Mission: To provide a climate of successful partnering of community groups, organizations and individuals with the goal of all Newton County children graduating from high school on time with skills they need to succeed.
Matter #1: Revising website terms of use and privacy policy. PBPA has materials.
TWENTYFIFTEEN
WEBCASTS
ZONING
Matter #1: Present 30 minute webinar on zoning basics for nonprofits, including variances.