For nonprofits, pictures serve as a powerful storytelling tool. But every photo posted online carries some legal and ethical questions that can be easy to overlook. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we sit down with Creighton Frommer to review what nonprofits need to know about photo releases, social media, and privacy — so nonprofits can tell their story while minimizing risk to clients, staff, and the organization. Episode Transcript

Federal law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for an employee whose sincerely held religious belief conflicts with a work requirement, unless providing the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the employer.  What does this mean for a nonprofit employer, and what really is “undue hardship”? Read this article from Bradley to learn more about how the bar for the undue hardship standard was recently raised and best practices to guide employers as they review a religious accommodation …

Conflict in the boardroom is inevitable—but unmanaged conflict can fracture relationships, weaken governance, and distract from the mission. This session offers practical guidance, grounded in board fiduciary duties, on managing disputes effectively. The session explores distinguishing productive disagreement from harmful conflict, clarifying roles between the board and Executive Director, the board chair’s role in guiding difficult conversations, and when formal action—including removal—may be necessary. Speaker: Bentina Chisolm Terry, President & CEO | Southern Linc & Southern Telecom, Inc View our slides here

When a participant or employee faces a crisis, many nonprofits want to help, but doing so raises real legal questions. Whether your organization already provides emergency financial assistance or is considering it, join us for a practical discussion of the legal considerations involved. Our speaker will offer guidance on how nonprofits can continue supporting the people they serve while protecting the organization, ensuring fairness, and giving staff the confidence to make sound decisions about if and how …

Classifying a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee might seem like a simple administrative choice, but getting it wrong can expose a nonprofit to back taxes, penalties, and legal liability. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Stephens of Cox Automotive to unpack how the IRS and Department of Labor actually evaluate worker classification, the factors nonprofits often overlook, and the steps organizations, as well as their board and management who may also face liability, can …

Check fraud is one of the fastest-growing financial crimes affecting organizations today, and nonprofits are not immune. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we’re talking with attorney Kurt Lentz about check fraud, how it happens, and what to do if your organization becomes a target. Episode Transcript