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Maintaining Your Nonprofit’s Trademark: What Comes Next

You’ve gone through the process, secured your trademark, and now you’ve got that official ® next to your name—but what comes next? What do you need to do to keep your trademark active and protected? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Vijay Nenmeni with Cox Enterprises will talk about the key deadlines you can’t …

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Can Faith-Based Organizations Now Endorse Political Candidates?

In a notable policy shift, the IRS has announced a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, allowing houses of worship to speak about political candidates during religious services without risking their tax-exempt status. However, the broader prohibition on political endorsements remains fully in effect for all other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including faith-based organizations that are not …

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Establishing an Endowment: When Does It Make Sense?

Every nonprofit fundraiser wants to land that transformational gift, but some major gifts come with major complexity. For example, your donor might propose a substantial gift but want your nonprofit to use it to establish an endowment. If you accept that gift, your staff and board might be thrilled, but what have you just signed …

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Georgia is Phasing Out the Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities

Georgia is eliminating the subminimum wage for employees with disabilities, meaning employers will no longer be permitted to pay these workers less than the federal minimum wage. To learn more about the Dignity and Pay Act and the timeline for nonprofit employers to comply, read this article from our friends at Reed Smith.

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What Is In the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act That Could Impact Nonprofits?

HR-1, signed into law on July 4, 2025, contains several provisions that are particularly relevant to the nonprofit sector. This article by Dean Dorton reviews some of the general changes, such as how the new deadline for the Employee Retention Credit has been moved back to January 31, 2024 and the reporting threshold for Form 1099 …

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Fiscal Sponsorship: An Alternative to Forming a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation

Launching a charitable program can be an exciting endeavor—but navigating the legal and administrative requirements of forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation can be daunting. If the charitable initiative is modest in scale or still in the early planning stages, a fiscal sponsorship can offer a practical alternative.  By partnering with an existing nonprofit, an individual …

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Should We Say That? Mission, Messaging, and Executive Orders

For organizations whose missions are rooted in uplifting marginalized communities, the language of DEI isn’t just branding. It’s a reflection of their values and history. But as recent executive orders from the federal government explicitly target DEI language, some nonprofits are wondering, should we revise our messaging? Could certain language expose us to legal or …

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Furloughs vs. Layoffs: Legal Considerations for Nonprofit Employers Looking to Downsize

The term “furlough” often pops up in the news during times of economic uncertainty—but what does it actually mean, and how does it differ from a layoff? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we explore the key distinctions between furloughs, layoffs and reductions in force to help nonprofit organizations understand some of the options …

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Beyond the Headlines: Executive Power and the Limits of 501(c)(3) Revocation

Recent discussions within the federal government have raised concerns in the nonprofit sector about expanding executive authority to revoke 501(c)(3) status. Proposals have ranged from targeting organizations suspected of promoting terrorism to nonprofits misaligned with an administration’s political priorities. These conversations have understandably sparked anxiety among some nonprofit leaders. However, it’s important to clarify that …

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Options for Nonprofit Expansion: Chapters, Affiliates, and Strategic Partnerships

Many nonprofits want to scale their impact beyond the “home office”. Is expansion a good idea for the organization? And which mode of expansion would work best for the nonprofit? During this one-hour webcast, learn about effective and responsible expansion as our speaker discusses options for expansion, the pros and cons of each option and …

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Responding to Unemployment Claims

Responding to Unemployment Claims As a nonprofit, understanding how to respond to an unemployment claim is crucial not only to protect your organization’s finances but also to ensure you are in compliance with Georgia law.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Wayne Cartwright with Hall, Gilligan, Roberts & Shanlever walks you through the steps to …

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Board Management of Executive Directors 

A 3-part PBPA Podcast Series Nonprofit board members and the executive director may sometimes have a tricky relationship, but they are always looking to further their nonprofit’s mission. In this PBPA Podcast series, we explore best practices for nonprofit board management of their executive director (“ED”), at every stage of the relationship. Whether you are …

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Updates for Organizations with DEI Questions

In this two-part update on DEI practices, we first examine the recent federal requirement for recipients of federal funding to certify compliance with executive orders and anti-discrimination laws. This legal alert from our friends at Lawyers Alliance, discusses the current litigation surrounding these certification mandates and offers practical steps for nonprofits to mitigate organizational risk when considering whether …

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Navigating Major Government Changes: Strategic Conversations Your Board Should Be Having Now

With the constant stream of news coming out of Washington, it can feel overwhelming to keep up with all the changes.  From major universities to small community-based organizations, nonprofits are being impacted by these new federal government initiatives. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Rachel Spears and Eadaoin Walsh bring board members up to speed …

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How To Structure Health Care Stipends for Employees

Nonprofits devote their operating funds to supporting their mission. Nonprofit leaders also want to support the wellbeing of the employees who make their mission possible by providing healthcare-related benefits. It is important to structure benefits in a tax compliant manner, and it is no surprise that tax law can be complex. In this webcast, we …

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Navigating the New Landscape of Immigration Enforcement 

Join us for an informative webinar regarding recent immigration developments under the new administration and strategies for nonprofits to respond to the evolving landscape. The webinar will cover: This webinar will focus on organizational compliance and preparation for nonprofit employers.Speaker: Robert Lee, Troutman Pepper Locke Download Slides Here

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Board Management of Executive Director Series: Part III – Conflict and Termination

Part III – Conflict and Termination One of the greatest challenges a nonprofit board of directors can face is managing conflict with and potentially terminating an executive director. While no board wants to find itself in this situation, it’s crucial to be prepared. In this episode of the PBPA podcast, Alex Drummond with Seyfarth Shaw …

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DEI in 2025

One of the issues creating uncertainty in the nonprofit sector lately is the new administration’s actions around DEI (“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”). While a federal court recently granted a preliminary injunction related to the DEI Executive Orders, the administration has appealed and gives no indication of changing course. In the meantime, nonprofits should educate themselves …

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Board Management of Executive Director Series: Part II – Resignation and Transition

One of the most important tasks a nonprofit board might encounter is managing the transition to a new executive director. With great succession planning, plenty of lead time and lots of luck, an executive director transition might be completely smooth and uneventful. But more often than not, boards don’t have adequate time to plan or …

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Nonprofits & the New Administration

Visit our Nonprofit and the New Administration webpage for the latest information about Federal initiatives of the new administration that impact nonprofit organizations. T

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Board Management of Executive Director Series: Part I – Oversight

Effective Oversight to Foster Collaboration & Prevent Overreach As the linchpin of a nonprofit, the executive director is tasked with translating the organization’s mission into action and managing day-to-day operations. But what role does the board of directors play in ensuring accountability while maintaining a collaborative partnership? And how can board members navigate the fine …

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How to Find Key Nonprofit Documents

In an ideal world, nonprofit organizations implement an effective record-keeping system for their important documents. Sometimes, however, through changes in data storage systems, leadership, or pure accident, record-keeping becomes haphazard and important documentation is lost. This article discusses how nonprofit organizations can find five key documents they should always have on record.

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Employee Termination Flowchart And Guide To Legal Considerations

When terminating an employee, nonprofits must carefully navigate the process to protect the organization from wrongful termination claims. This process, outlined in this flowchart to guide decision-makers during each step of the termination process, includes tips to ensure due diligence, consistency and documentation.  The following flowchart outlines the key steps and legal considerations to take …

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Race-Conscious Grantmaking & Programming: Navigating the Legal Landscape

Last year, the Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled that most American colleges and universities are prohibited from considering race in student admissions. This summer, an appellate court provided another important decision related to race-conscious offerings in the Fearless Fund case, and this one directly impacts Georgia nonprofits.  How might race-based grant-making change going …

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