The Interactive ADA Process for Nonprofit Employers: Best Practices for Effective Engagement

When an employee requests an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), employers are required to engage in an “interactive process” with the employee to determine if there is a reasonable accommodation that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. This article from Hopkins & Carley discusses …

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May 30, 2023

Recognizing Value: Paying and Receiving Honorariums

What happens when a member of your organization receives an honorarium? Should the payment go to the individual or to the nonprofit? Well, it depends. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Kathryn Hecker and Felix Swierski with Arnall Golden Gregory will explore these questions and provide guidance on receiving or paying honoraria. While an …

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• Tax Exempt

Furry Friends: Legal Guidance for Maintaining a Pawsome Workplace

Can you have a “No Pets at Work” policy? What if an employee has a service dog? What if it is an emotional support dog? What if the person asking is a member of the public and not an employee at all? Nonprofits may receive requests from employees, clients, or others, to bring service or …

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April 26, 2023

Legal Considerations for Nonprofits Using Chat GPT and Other Generative AI

ChatGPT has become all the rage, inside and outside of the technology world. In fact, I even used ChatGPT to write this intro – but only after taking into consideration the guidance that Creighton Frommer, Counsel at RelX, shares in this episode of the PBPA Podcast.  Join us as we talk about ChatGPT and other …

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Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS)

Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS) was founded in 1983 by two families seeking support for themselves and their children with rare genetic illnesses. Over the last 40 years, FOCUS has provided support and resources to over 4,500 Georgia families of children with physical and/or developmental disabilities. FOCUS’s programs center around creating community at each …

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Best Practices for a Legally Compliant Website

June 14th, 2023 at 12:00pm Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-practices-for-a-legally-compliant-website-tickets-607674790657?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Virtually every nonprofit has a website, yet many do not consider the legal ramifications of having one. This webinar focuses on just a few: Speakers: Katie Bennett & Sarah Parker, Holland & Knight

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April 20, 2023

Lobbying and Advocacy for Tax-Exempt Organizations

As a 501(c)(3), there is a limit on the amount of lobbying your organization can do and an absolute prohibition on any political campaign activity. This webcast will answer the following questions: Speaker: Douglas Chalmers, Managing Member, Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC Open Slides in New Tab For more information about grassroots advocacy and …

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Don’t Be an April Fool: Renew Your Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Registration

Keep your corporate registration in good standing by renewing it annually.  Georgia nonprofits must renew their registration with the Office of Secretary of State every year, between January 1 – April 1.  You must renew during this window regardless of when you filed your initial registration (for example, if you registered with the Secretary of …

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March 30, 2023

Precious Cargo: Effective Risk Management Strategies for Nonprofits Driving Children

Transporting children in cars may be a necessary component of some nonprofit programming, but it also carries significant risks. While accidents can never be completely eliminated, there are steps nonprofit organizations can take to mitigate the risks to the organization, the driver, and the transported children. This article from Wagenmaker & Oberly explores some effective …

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Virtual Assistants: Navigating Legal Considerations for a Stronger Partnership

Employers are becoming increasingly creative with meeting their workforce staffing needs.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Chris Anderson and Will Collins with Ogletree Deakins will be focusing on a recent trend: virtual assistants.  If your nonprofit is considering outsourcing some administrative duties, tune in to this episode as we outline legal considerations and …

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