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Webcast: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Risk Management of Nonprofits

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 of which …

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Rules of the Road:  Managing the Risks of Volunteer Drivers

To perform their services, many nonprofits rely on volunteers to drive.  The circumstances in which a volunteer will drive vary widely, from transporting supplies to taking senior citizens to doctors’ appointments.  Regardless of the reason volunteers get behind the wheel, nonprofits should develop a plan to mitigate the risk of having a volunteer on the …

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Top Legal Risks for Nonprofits

Have you made resolutions for your nonprofit in this new year? While you probably have resolutions unique to these extraordinary times, there are still “ordinary” risks that should not be overlooked. This article highlights the top legal risks facing nonprofits: managing information, managing relationships, and raising funds. Take stock of your nonprofit’s current practices and …

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A Legal Outlook for Georgia Nonprofits in 2021

Join us in a conversation with PBPA’s Executive Director, Rachel Spears, as she talks to us about the key legal trends for Georgia nonprofits in the coming year.  From the Paycheck Protection Program to Employee Retention Credits to Georgia state legislation, this episode of the PBPA Podcast provides an overview of the 2021 legal outlook …

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Webcast: Data Breach Prevention, Detection & Response

Data breaches are becoming more and more common. Whether the incident is “newsworthy” or not, the impact to your nonprofit’s reputation or the ability to operate can be severely impacted through a data breach. So what does it mean if you, or one of your vendors, is the victim of a security breach? In this …

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How To Support Organizations In Other Countries Without Losing Your 501(c)(3) Status

Nonprofits (or NGOs) based outside of the U.S. are usually not eligible to receive tax-exempt status here from the IRS. These NGOs may choose to form a brand new U.S.-based §501(c)(3) or to partner with an existing U.S.-based §501(c)(3) with a similar mission in order to be able to obtain tax-deductible donations from U.S. taxpayers. …

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Webcasts: Nonprofits, HIPAA and Medical Records

If your organization is subject to HIPAA, there are very stringent laws that dictate how your nonprofit must handle medical records. Even if your nonprofit is not subject to HIPAA, there are several obligations around handling medical records. In this webcast, our speaker will talk about: Medical records & COVID-19 Confidentiality requirements How to handle …

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Webcast: Building Generational Wealth: Estate Planning Basics – What It Involves and How to Talk About It

Community Leaders, Nonprofit Staff, and Cooperative Extension Agents: Estate planning is your go-to protection against blighted homes, land loss, and generational poverty in the communities you serve. With proper estate planning, your constituents can prevent the creation of heirs property, an unstable form of landownership that limits a family’s ability to make home improvements, manage …

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Latest Rules Clarify Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

The SBA and Treasury issued more clarification about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), and what happens if a borrower does not spend at least 60% of their PPP loan on payroll costs. The additional Interim Final Rules state that PPP borrowers may still be eligible to have a portion of their loan forgiven, and the …

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Webcast: Ways to Lower Your Property Taxes – Homestead Exemptions & Tax Appeals

This webinar is an overview of the two tools homeowners have to try to manage their property taxes amid rising home values. Homestead exemptions are a valuable tool for reducing taxes on primary residences and who might be eligible is a little broader than whose name appears on the deed. We will talk about who …

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Webcast: Veteran Affairs Benefits and Resources

The world of veterans’ benefits is often confusing and misleading. Veterans are frequently left on their own to determine what they may be eligible for and where to find assistance. During this webinar, our speaker will help veterans and their support networks understand: – The different types of V.A. cash benefits, e.g. V.A. Disability Compensation …

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Webcast: Leasing 101: It Begins and Ends with a Lease

Does your organization help participants find housing and sign leases with landlords? Could your organization use a little bit of insight on what all those lease provisions mean? This webcast is intended to walk the listener through: – Understanding standard lease provisions – Once it is signed, following the terms of the lease. – The …

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Update – Gun Laws in Georgia: Can a Nonprofit Restrict Guns On Its Property?

Many nonprofits in Georgia, particularly those that work with vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, and victims of violence, do not permit weapons on their premises. On July 1, 2014, the laws of Georgia changed significantly to further limit one’s ability to restrict gun-carrying by licensed gun-holders. These changes may affect nonprofits that currently have …

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Is Your Website Required to Be Accessible to Disabled Individuals? Recent Case Says “Yes”

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires organizations to make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures in order to make their goods and services available to people with disabilities. While this provision has historically been applied to physical “brick-and-mortar” facilities, some courts, including the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in a …

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So You Have a Service Animal: The Obligations of Nonprofits to Individuals with Service Animals

Confusion over service animals, which are specially trained to help people with disabilities, and emotional support animals, which are used to provide emotional support, but don’t necessarily require any specialized training, have become prevalent in our day and time. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), State and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that …

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Webcast: Avoiding Fraud And Cyber Risk From Inside and Outside Your Nonprofit

You have heard the stories: “Unsuspecting employee gives company bank information to hacker, Company loses millions!” As you read this, you think cybercrime and embezzlement would never happen within your nonprofit. Or could it? In this webcast, John & Anush talk about fraud and your nonprofit, including concerns such as: • How to detect potential …

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New Privacy Rules and Nonprofits – What You Can Do Now

In everyday media, privacy is the buzz word. Organizations have been nervously busy for some time understanding which privacy rules apply to their businesses. Often more than one regulation applies. In 2018, the European Union adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data privacy regulations which are influencing data privacy rules and practices in the …

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Webcast: Employment Practices Liability Insurance – What is it and does my nonprofit need this insurance policy?

In the climate of #MeToo, how do you protect your organization from the significant costs associated with claims of harassment, discrimination or retaliation made by employees or former employees? Even if you have your employee handbook and waivers all in tip-top shape, and are clearly not at fault, an employee or former employee can file …

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Can My Nonprofit Be Sued Over Donated Food?

Food donations support many in need, but nonprofits must not overlook their legal risks and obligations in distributing donated items. Every day, food is wasted by restaurants, growers and stores. This is in part because potential donors fail to understand food donation policy or fear possible liability. Fortunately, a federal law known as the Bill …

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The Probate Process and Deceased Relatives’ Debts

Dealing with the death of spouse or other family member is difficult. While they are still grieving, surviving family members can be targeted by debt collectors and led to believe that they are responsible for paying their loved ones’ debts. Family members are also frequently unaware that the probate process provides financial protections for surviving …

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Webcast: Food Donation Liability Protection

Everyday food may be wasted if potential donors fear liability. The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act protects donors and recipient agencies from liability when distributing donated foods. View this webcast to learn how you and your organization are protected by federal and state laws. Specifically, the webcast will cover: – Can your organization be sued …

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Is Your Employee or Volunteer a Foreign National?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, or national origin Employers are also prohibited from discriminating because of citizenship status against U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and the following classes of aliens with work …

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Licensing Requirements for Summer and Other Childcare Programs

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) requires that “all programs providing group care for children” obtain either a license or an exemption from licensing. You cannot simply assume that your program is exempt. If you operate a child care program in Georgia, you must either obtain a license or an official determination …

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Webcast: “…Your Huddled Masses Yearning”: An Update for Nonprofits Serving Undocumented Immigrants

There have been many news headlines about immigration, it’s hard to keep up! Nonprofits want to continue to fulfill their mission, but must also remain compliant with changing rules. During this webinar, our speakers help nonprofits understand: – Are there any limits on how nonprofits serve undocumented immigrants? – What, if any, legal risks are …

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