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Electronic signatures can help get your organization’s business done easier and faster. By having participants and volunteers sign liability releases and other agreements online, you can reduce paperwork, shorten contract exchange times, and ease your document retention burdens. You should be aware, however, that electronic signatures also present special concerns and issues. In a webcast …
Corporate donations are a fantastic way for nonprofits to raise funds, but nonprofits must proceed with caution when receiving a corporate donation with “strings” attached because the income could be taxable. The donation could be a either a corporate sponsorship or advertising income, depending on how the donor is recognized and what the donor receives …
This provides a general and brief overview of HIPAA as it applies to charitable nonprofit organizations that provide care or services to underserved individuals. HIPAA Basics
Beginning January 1, 2015, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires most employers with 100 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents to provide health coverage or pay a penalty tax for failure to do so. Beginning in 2016, most employers with 50 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents are subject to the …
Beginning January 1, 2015, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires most employers with 100 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents to provide health coverage or pay a penalty tax for failure to do so. Employers with 50 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalents have another year to comply with the law …
U.S. nonprofits that operate internationally and open bank accounts in foreign countries need to be aware of the federal reporting requirements for foreign bank accounts. This article explains the filing requirements of FBAR. Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits with Foreign Bank Accounts
Nonprofit organizations use technology to streamline otherwise time consuming paper and pen processes. Electronic signatures offer one such opportunity to simplify agreements with your beneficiaries, volunteers, staff, and other third parties. This article helps guide you in determining whether to adopt the use of electronic signatures at your nonprofit. Electronic Signatures
Well-trained employees and the donor base they help to develop are significant assets that a nonprofit organization wants to protect. It is also natural for nonprofits to want to avoid improper use of proprietary information they have shared with their employees. What legal options do nonprofit organizations have to secure these assets? This article details …
Does your organization have a particular interest in how politicians vote on proposed laws? Are there certain politicians you feel better represent your organization’s interests over others? One way organizations can make their members or followers aware of how politicians are voting on select issues of importance is to distribute legislative scorecards. Legislative scorecards are …
“Collaboration” is a huge buzz word these days in the nonprofit world. There can be great reasons for nonprofits to collaborate – pursuing funding sources available only to collaborators is just one of those reasons. But what does it really mean to “collaborate.” And what are the benefits and challenges of collaboration for a nonprofit? …
Your organization has grown and you now need your own building, or a bigger building, and you have the funds to buy rather than rent. You’ve bought a house before, or have at least seen people do it on TV, and it seems so simple! Surely buying a commercial building isn’t much different? Unfortunately (unless …
From the EEOC and DOL to the ADA, ADEA and EPA, labor & employment law is full of acronyms and, more importantly, puddles of mud into which employers can step. It is crucial for any business, whether for profit or not-for-profit, to understand the requirements and obligations that any employer has. During this presentation, Georgia …
Starting January 2014, changes to the rules for lobbyists in Georgia will go into effect and nonprofits that lobby should pay attention as the fines for noncompliance are significant. Even if your employees, contractors and volunteers have not had to register as lobbyists in the past, the updated law may require them to register. The …
Imagine that you have volunteers who prepare the latest, greatest materials for your organization’s new program. Photos were taken, brochures are hot off the press, and training manuals are ready for distribution. You may ask yourself – how can I use these great materials for other future programs? Within this question lies a common, but …
Does your nonprofit own real property? Does it plan to purchase real property (or hope to have it donated)? If so, don’t assume that your nonprofit will not have to pay property tax. Real property owned by a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in Georgia is not automatically exempt from property tax. The property must qualify …
When the one year delay in employer reporting and “pay or play” penalties was announced, many employers thought they could stop compliance considerations for a year at least. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not going away and most provisions are effective January 1, 2014. ACA applies to employers, including nonprofits, and to essentially all …
If you receive a subpoena, summons, writ of garnishment, notice of government investigation or similar document, seek legal counsel as quickly as possible. Whatever you do, do not ignore legal papers. The problem will not go away and will probably get worse. Read this important article for more information.
Have you ever shopped at a store or eaten at a restaurant that was operated by a nonprofit? Many organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status conduct such commercial business activities in order to provide training opportunities for clients and make money for their ongoing programming. Such organizations do not have to any pay Federal income …
In the current economy, nonprofit organizations are looking for creative ways to raise money. But nonprofits should be aware of the many legal requirements that govern fundraising, both from the IRS and the State of Georgia. Arm yourself with information to avoid problems down the road. This webcast will briefly discuss the required “paperwork” (including …
The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled that an individual who had donated over $22,000 to his church could not take a tax deduction for the contribution because the church had not sent the donor the proper acknowledgment. According to the IRS, 501(c)(3) organizations must send a contemporaneous written acknowledgment to donors of over $250 stating: …
Many nonprofit organizations provide child care services for parents participating in their programs. These organizations may need to get a state license to operate a day care or they may qualify for an exemption. Even if an organization is exempt from state licensing requirements, their county and city may have additional requirements. This article explains …
In case you haven’t noticed the activity under the gold dome, the Georgia State Legislature is in session. You might be wondering what your nonprofit organization can do to influence the legislature. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status should be familiar with the IRS restrictions on their lobbying activities (and the lack of restrictions on advocacy). …
Risk management does not represent the most exciting or inspiring part of a nonprofit organization’s work. However, it is as crucial as any other task a nonprofit undertakes, because good risk management ensures that the nonprofit will have enough assets to carry out its mission. It also ensures that the nonprofit’s actions will not harm …
Updated on August 4, 2025 Is your nonprofit required to allow public access to its records and meetings? Under Georgia law, government agencies and even some nonprofits are required to make certain public disclosures. The Open Records Act and the Open Meetings Act, also known as the Georgia Sunshine Laws, provide broad public access to …