Charitable Solicitation In addition to registering for tax-exempt status with the IRS and forming your corporation with the state, did you know that your charity should register for “charitable solicitation?” Nonprofits have significant obligations to register in states where they ask for money. These rules can be traps for the wary. During this one hour webinar, our speakers help nonprofits understand who needs to register to solicit donations and how to determine where (which states) to register. …

Does your nonprofit host auctions with a live auctioneer? Nonprofits that engage in live auctions should be aware of the Georgia Auctioneers Law (the “GAL”). The GAL requires organizations that conduct live auctions to use a licensed auctioneer, with limited exceptions.  Read this article, to understand whether your nonprofit’s auctions might be exempt or if they are subject to GAL’s license auctioneer requirements.

A slip and fall accident may seem like a minor concern or something that could never happen at your facility. Legal claims associated with slip and falls, generally called “premises liability”, may be more common than you realize and can lead to serious injuries, costly legal battles, and significant disruptions to your organization’s mission. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Kendra Talley and Holly Hempel with Nelson Mullins will talk about strategies to mitigate slip and …

In the digital age, sharing and publishing images has become an integral part of nonprofit storytelling. However, this seemingly simple act carries with it intellectual property (IP) and privacy considerations that can significantly impact individuals and organizations. Whether using photographs taken by a volunteer, artwork from a paid artist, or pictures generated by AI, it’s crucial to ensure lawful and ethical use of images. In this article by Creighton Frommer of RELX, we provide guidelines and considerations …

Whether your nonprofit is ready to hire its first employee or is looking for a new payroll service, nonprofit leaders should be aware of both general and nonprofit payroll compliance considerations.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Kadale Lubin with Ford Harrison will talk to us about legal requirements to efficiently manage payroll.  This foundational understanding of payroll compliance is a primer for new nonprofits and a reminder of best practices for seasoned employers. Additional resources …

E New developments in employment law, including accommodation and leave requirements, changes in the landscape of discrimination laws, and new challenges in classifying workers, may be creating perplexing issues for your nonprofit organization. In this webcast, we will shed some light on these new developments and share practical ways for nonprofits to address new obligations and requirements as they are managing their workforce. Speakers: Alex Milios, Associate, Ogletree Deakins and Lori Shapiro, Senior Employment Counsel, PBPA Date …