Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Slowly but surely more in-person events are happening, whether they be client programming, outdoor festivals or indoor mini-fundraisers. As your organization contemplates how and when to recommence in-person gatherings, we offer a few practical tips to mitigate your legal risks associated with holding live events in this article. Tips to Reduce Legal Risks
Often times individuals or groups of individuals want to help out 501(c)(3) nonprofits by raising money for them. They may hold a dinner with friends, a charity golf tournament, a benefit concert, or even a raffle with the proceeds going to an organization. Sometimes organizations are not even aware of these fundraising activities until the …
What is a fiscal sponsor? Does your organization need one? Have you been asked to become a fiscal sponsor? During this one hour webinar, our speaker discusses this arrangement under which a charitable project without 501(c)(3) status might benefit from the tax-exempt status and administrative support of a sponsoring organization, including: The pros and cons …
You may be familiar with the fact that even tax-exempt organizations have to pay tax on income from an activity that is regularly carried on if it is not substantially related to the organization’s exempt purpose. This is known as “unrelated business income tax” or UBIT. Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), …
This year, perhaps more than ever, you want to acknowledge donors for their contributions. In this episode of the PBPA podcast, we will be talking about thanking donors and written acknowledgements. When should a “thank you” to donors be sent? What are the specific legal requirements of the acknowledgement? During this podcast, our guest Robyn …
Complying with charitable solicitation registration, annual renewals and filings, and disclosure statement requirements for multiple states takes a lot of time and requires detailed and dedicated focus. There are many companies that provide this service at a reasonable cost. This is a chart comparing various charitable solicitation compliance companies. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta does …
Updated January 1, 2021 Remember that tote bag you got when you made a donation to public radio? Did you know that the IRS cares about the value of that bag? According to the IRS, if something of value is given to a donor in exchange for the donation (a “quid pro quo”), then the …
Your organization may be required by the state of Georgia to get an audit. Although some organizations are exempt, most nonprofit organizations must register for charitable solicitation in order to solicit donations in the state of Georgia. In order to register for charitable solicitation in Georgia, an organization must submit certain financial statements. Financial statements …
Our Fundraising series is exploring the legal aspects of conducting various fundraising activities in the state of Georgia. In this session, our speaker will explain the things nonprofits need to consider when hosting sporting activities such as road races and golf tournaments in Georgia. She will cover topics including risk issues, income and sales tax, …
Does your nonprofit host auctions or galas as part of its fundraising efforts? Venue, caterer, silent auction items . . CHECK! What about: – Registering with your local sheriff to host that raffle? – If you are serving alcohol, applying for a liquor license? – Paying and collecting sales taxes on catering, ticket sales and …
If your nonprofit doesn’t have the proper license from the local sheriff, that raffle you’re holding may be considered illegal gambling in the State of Georgia. Learn how to comply with the law and stay out of trouble. Legal Raffles
Has anyone ever offered your organization a gift of stock, bonds, mutual funds, CDs, or other investments? Many organizations do not think about a policy for accepting such investments and a procedure for managing them until the offer is made and then urgency takes priority instead of a thoughtful plan. Some nonprofits also receive offers …
Nonprofits rely on special events for a wide variety of reasons: as a fundraising source, to recognize volunteers and as an opportunity to celebrate your mission. These special events usually include serving alcohol, which means, you may even need to apply for a special events alcohol license! In this webcast, we will have an expert …
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular tool in a nonprofit’s fundraising arsenal, and with good reason. Crowdfunding is essentially a means of asking for online donations to support specific projects and fundraising events. Organizations can pay crowdfunding platforms such as Crowdrise, PayPal Giving Fund, and Kiva, which are fundraising websites specifically geared towards nonprofits, to …
What nonprofit would not want a grant from a federal or state agency to help them accomplish their mission and to relieve some of the constant fundraising pressure that all nonprofits face? Grants are free money! But they do have strings attached. A children’s hospital misreported information on a federal grant application and had to …
There were many proposals in the House and Senate tax reform bills that could have affected small §501(c)(3) nonprofit clients, and now that the dust has cleared and the bill has become law, here are the main changes that could affect Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta clients. Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts 2017
Thrift shops are a popular way for nonprofit organizations to earn extra income. Whether your nonprofit is about to open the doors to your new thrift shop or you have been running one for years, this article raises some of the legal issues to consider. Thinking About Starting a Thrift Shop
Of course, as a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3), you want to thank your donors for their generous donations, but did you know there are federal law requirements about how to acknowledge donations? If it’s not done the correct way, there can be fines for the nonprofit and the donor may not be able to take the …
In order to protect the public from fraud, most states have enacted laws that require organizations to register with the state before they solicit donations from individuals in that state. The goal is for the public to be able to trust that their donations are going to a legitimate nonprofit organization that will use the money for charitable purposes.
This article on charitable solicitation explains generally when an organization must register in a state,
Are you considering conducting commercial type activities – maybe a thrift store or a coffee shop, or selling goods or services of some kind? The IRS has developed short podcasts on various subjects to educate its employees and has made these podcasts available to the public. This podcast explains how the IRS evaluates commercial type …
Nonprofits often host fundraisers in which activities like raffles and bingo are used to raise funds. They need to be aware of the federal and state regulations governing these activities. During this webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand how federal and Georgia laws impact a nonprofit’s ability to fundraise using gambling, such as raffles or …
In order to protect the public from fraud, most states have enacted laws that require organizations to register with the state before they solicit donations from individuals in that state. The goal is for the public to be able to trust that their donations are going to a legitimate nonprofit organization that will use the …
If you raise money from the general public in Georgia, you may need to make a special filing with the Secretary of State’s office. Here’s a quick review of what you’re required to file, and where. Registering for Charitable Solicitation in Georgia
When you applied for 501(c)(3) status for your organization, you had to tell the IRS what charitable services you were going to provide, whom you would serve and whether you planned to charge fees (which had to be reasonable). The IRS granted 501(c)(3) status to your organization based on that information. Now in the age …