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As a nonprofit executive, there is no shortage of responsibilities that demand your immediate attention. While it may be difficult to put aside pressing tasks, good planning today can lead to greater efficiency tomorrow. Well-drafted policies help your nonprofit improve board and staff performance by setting clearly defined roles and responsibilities, provide sustainable structures for …
As the effects of COVID-19 present financial challenges to nearly every nonprofit organization, some that have endowments may be wondering whether and how much your endowment funds can be used to keep your organization afloat. While a lot depends on the specifics of the endowment, this article is intended to provide an overview of some …
Updated on January 13, 2020 Since the introduction of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) on March 27, 2020, the federal government has provided numerous updates, changes and clarifications to it. Below is a list of resources from PBPA which capture PPP updates most relevant to small Georgia nonprofits. The most recent resources are listed first. …
Your organization’s revenue is down, workforce is changing, and facilities are underutilized. What can a nonprofit do? What MUST it do? As your organization considers its options as an entity and a steward, there are several possibilities out there. In this 3-part webcast series, our speakers will: identify the questions your nonprofit should ask during …
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 …
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 …
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued an historic decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia acknowledging that the prohibition of discrimination based on sex contained in Title VII includes the prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Under this decision, all employers in Georgia that are subject …
Insolvency & Bankruptcy: Part 2 of the Options for your Nonprofit in these Tough Economic Times Series Your organization’s revenue is down, workforce is changing, and facilities are underutilized. What can a nonprofit do? What MUST it do? As your organization considers its options as an entity and a steward, there are several possibilities out …
On May 13, 2020, the Treasury and the SBA issued a new FAQ #46 which provides an important safe harbor for borrowers that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of less than $2 million. The CARES Act requires that borrowers certify that “the uncertainty of current economic conditions makes necessary the loan request to support …
Are you bringing volunteers, clients or others back to your facility? If so, this questionnaire might be helpful to use with volunteers, clients or other visitors to your facility to assist in screening out those with potential exposure to COVID-19. If you use this document, please verify that every statement in the questionnaire is accurate …
On Wednesday, Congress passed The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Flexibility Act and the President is expected to sign it. The PPP Flexibility Act gives more time and flexibility to businesses, including nonprofits, that receive forgivable loans through the PPP. For more information, see this article.
Maybe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new guidance regarding when employers are required to report cases of COVID-19 in the workplace. If you have an employee who tests positive for COVID-19 and you have any reason to believe the illness may have been contracted at work, please see this link for …
In Georgia, the Department of Labor requires that a Separation Notice be provided to any employee who leaves employment, regardless of the reason. Use this link to download the current form. Please contact your PBPA attorney if you have any questions about the departure of an employee or this Separation Notice form.
Does your nonprofit make online sales to customers in other states? Until recently, states were not able to require out-of-state retailers to collect and remit sales tax solely for online sales. This article reviews recent changes in the law that permit states, within certain limits, to require out-of-state retailers to collect and remit sales tax …
Your in-person programming does not work in the current COVID-19 paradigm, but the needs in the community are now greater than ever before. Have you recently pivoted to respond to the new needs of your clients during COVID-19? Maybe instead of tutoring children, you are delivering meals to their homes or you have expanded from …
What worksite obligations and potential risks should nonprofits be aware of in the “new normal”? Join us in a conversation with Micah Dickie, Associate at Fisher Phillips, as we talk about some of the most common concerns Georgia nonprofits might have as employees return to the worksite. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Safety Considerations …
Your organization’s revenue is down, workforce is changing, and facilities are underutilized. What can a nonprofit do? What MUST it do? As your organization considers its options as an entity and a steward, there are several possibilities out there. In this 3-part webcast series, our speakers will: Speakers: Brian Galison, Nelson Mullins & Erik Speakman, …
Revised on May 27 On Friday, May 15, 2020, the SBA released its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions that must be completed by borrowers and submitted to their lenders in order to obtain forgiveness. The Application provides greater clarity about what payments can be forgiven, provides more flexibility regarding costs, …
Many organizations have halted in-person operations, stopped using volunteers, and changed the way they are providing services to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article will summarize some of the things nonprofits should start to consider as the shelter-in-place requirements are loosened and nonprofits consider whether to re-engage in person with clients and volunteers. Please …
Revised on May 27, 2020 Small nonprofits that have received money under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) will want to take advantage of the loan forgiveness provisions. While there has been some guidance provided by Treasury, there are still many remaining questions about PPP loan forgiveness. In fact, the CARES Act, SBA rules, Treasury rules …
The Governor may have lifted Georgia’s state-wide shelter-in-place restrictions, but your organization may choose to allow all or some employees to continue work remotely. This article provides tips for managing employees and developing a work-from-home technology policy for nonprofits whose employees are working remotely. wfh
Nonprofits that do not receive funding through the PPP or the EIDL programs have another option to consider. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was enacted as part of the CARES Act, is designed to encourage eligible employers to keep employees on their payroll through the use of payroll tax credits. Read more about this …
Have you had to cancel your annual fundraising gala that was going to be held at a hotel? Or does your organization rent out facilities for community events that have been postponed or cancelled due to shelter in place orders? Do you have other types of contracts that have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak? …
Join us in our second episode of the PBPA Podcast as our Executive Director, Rachel Spears, talks about what board members can and should do to help their nonprofits navigate through the COVID-19 era. This resource is also very sharable and succinct for your busy board members, the individuals who bear the ultimate responsibility for …