A 3-part PBPA Podcast Series Nonprofit board members and the executive director may sometimes have a tricky relationship, but they are always looking to further their nonprofit’s mission. In this PBPA Podcast series, we explore best practices for nonprofit board management of their executive director (“ED”), at every stage of the relationship. Whether you are a new board member just starting in your role on the board, a chair recently notified that the ED is retiring, or …

In this two-part update on DEI practices, we first examine the recent federal requirement for recipients of federal funding to certify compliance with executive orders and anti-discrimination laws. This legal alert from our friends at Lawyers Alliance, discusses the current litigation surrounding these certification mandates and offers practical steps for nonprofits to mitigate organizational risk when considering whether to sign such certifications. The article from FisherPhillips shifts focus to workplace DEI programs, addressing the recent guidance issued by the Equal Employment …

With the constant stream of news coming out of Washington, it can feel overwhelming to keep up with all the changes.  From major universities to small community-based organizations, nonprofits are being impacted by these new federal government initiatives. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Rachel Spears and Eadaoin Walsh bring board members up to speed on how federal initiatives are affecting small nonprofits and provide guidance to help board members engage in deliberate conversations.  Strategic board discussions …

Nonprofits devote their operating funds to supporting their mission. Nonprofit leaders also want to support the wellbeing of the employees who make their mission possible by providing healthcare-related benefits. It is important to structure benefits in a tax compliant manner, and it is no surprise that tax law can be complex. In this webcast, we will provide an overview of the different strategies to provide healthcare-related benefits outside of traditional employer-provided health insurance. These strategies can include …

Join us for an informative webinar regarding recent immigration developments under the new administration and strategies for nonprofits to respond to the evolving landscape. The webinar will cover: This webinar will focus on organizational compliance and preparation for nonprofit employers.Speaker: Robert Lee, Troutman Pepper Locke Download Slides Here

Part III – Conflict and Termination One of the greatest challenges a nonprofit board of directors can face is managing conflict with and potentially terminating an executive director. While no board wants to find itself in this situation, it’s crucial to be prepared. In this episode of the PBPA podcast, Alex Drummond with Seyfarth Shaw and Lori Shapiro with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta discuss how boards can navigate conflicts with their executive director and what steps …