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Fundraising

Webcast: Bottoms Up: Serving Alcohol at Your Nonprofit’s Event

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 …

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Risks and Rewards of Crowdfunding for Nonprofits

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 …

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Webcast: Government Grants: How to Ensure Your Nonprofit is in Compliance

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 …

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The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” – What it means for our small §501(c)(3) nonprofit clients

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

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Thinking about Starting a Thrift Shop? Here are the legal issues you should consider!

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

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Webcast: Thanking Donors- The Legal Way

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 …

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When Are Commercial Type Activities a Substantial Nonexempt Purpose for an IRC 501(c)(3) Organization

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 …

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Webcast: Gambling for Nonprofits in Georgia

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 …

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Registering for Charitable Solicitation

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 …

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Charitable Registration in Georgia

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

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Webcast: Providing Services for Pay: What Charitable 501(c)(3)s Can and Can’t Do?

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 …

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Use Caution Before Seeking Atlanta Festival and Alcohol Permits for For-Profit Entities

Because nonprofits enjoy a significant discount on application fees for outdoor festival and alcohol permits in Atlanta, some for-profit entities have asked nonprofits to apply for such permits on their behalf. This article lays out some of the risks nonprofits should consider before agreeing to file for a permit on a for-profit’s behalf. Use Caution …

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Webcast: Best Practices in Accepting Credit Card Payments

Nonprofit organizations frequently accept credit cards for donations and/or sales, either directly or through third parties. This webcast will provide guidance regarding the regulations with which you are required to comply in accepting such cards. The speaker will provide an overview of: – the various participants in the credit card networks and processes; – the …

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Are You Taking a Legal Gamble with Your Fundraiser?

Raffles and door prizes are longtime favorites in the world of nonprofit fundraising and contests are becoming more popular as nonprofits look for creative ways to raise money. But are you familiar with the many laws that govern gaming and contests? The questions that most charities don’t ask are: Are such activities illegal under GA …

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Webcast: Social Enterprise, Part 2: What Can Nonprofit §501(c)(3)s Do?

The new buzz word in the nonprofit §501(c)(3) sector seems to be “self-sustaining.” Boards, foundations, and other stakeholders are asking how nonprofit §501(c)(3)’s can generate income and become self-sustaining. The goal of this webcast is to help nonprofits understand the potential risks of selling goods or services and to provide insights into options for doing …

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Webcast: Social Enterprise, Part 1: Forming Appropriate Entities

In 1982, Paul Newman founded Newman’s Own, a for-profit corporation created to sell food products and donate 100% of the profits to charity. What started as a boutique operation has grown into an international business with over $350 million in revenues. Many people consider Paul Newman to be one of the original pioneers in the …

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Guide to Sending Acknowledgments for Donations

Here’s a basic guide to sending acknowledgements. When are you required to acknowledge a donation? When is it just the polite thing to do? You’ll see sample letters for quid pro quo, cash, and non-monetary donations, as well as volunteer services. Acknowlegement Guide

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Vehicle Donations

Updated August 2023 Learn about the IRS and state regulations for nonprofits when using or selling donated vehicles.  Vehicle Donations

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Webcast: Planned Giving: Accepting and Attracting Donations

In search of funds? What nonprofit isn’t? In addition to traditional grant writing, sponsorships, fundraising events and campaigns, there’s also planned giving. Nonprofits can benefit from understanding and attracting planned giving. Being ready to accept stock when offered and being prepared to discuss planned giving options may help an organization to expand its funding. During …

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Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate sponsors often provide much-needed funding to nonprofit organizations in return for recognition and other benefits. It is important that your organization be aware of the potential tax consequences of providing benefits to the sponsor that exceed the safe harbors set by the IRS. Here are some helpful do’s and don’ts to follow to prevent …

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Webcast: For Sale: Managing Legal Issues Associated with Sales

In today’s competitive environment, Charitable Organizations are engaging in commercial activities with increasing frequency. Often these activities involve the sale of products or services to the public. Whether these activities are specifically related to an organization’s mission or not, there are a variety of legal and compliance issues that arise and require management. This webinar …

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Accepting A Charitable Donation of Real Estate

This article provides basic information on whether a Georgia nonprofit organization should accept a charitable donation of real estate, including some of the important questions to ask when considering accepting a donation. Accepting A Charitable Donation of Real Estate

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Webcast: Conducting Fundraising Activities with For-Profits

Nonprofits often team up with for-profit companies to conduct fundraising activities, with part of the proceeds from the sale of the for-profit’s product or service (such as a book or t-shirt) benefiting the nonprofit. What steps are the parties required to take when entering into these types of “commercial co-venture” or “cause marketing promotion” arrangements? …

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Legal Issues for New Nonprofits Webinar 3: Fundraising

This is part three of an eight part webinar series that provides general legal information about operating a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation. This webinar presents an overview of legal issues concerning fundraising by nonprofit organizations, including charitable solicitation registration, required IRS acknowledgments, and gambling laws. Presenter: Robyn Miller, Esq., Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Click …

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