At some point, nonprofits may face financial strain and seek emergency funding to help sustain their missions. In some cases, board members, officers, or nonprofit staff may wish to help support the nonprofit’s activities by loaning money to the organization. While this may seem like a simple solution, nonprofits should proceed with caution. This article lays out state and federal legal obligations of a Georgia nonprofit organization that accepts a loan from a board member, officer, or …

Many nonprofit leaders are familiar with the idea of a conflict of interest, but recognizing one in the moment is another matter. These situations don’t always come with a warning label, and even if the transaction is well-intentioned, a potential conflict that is not adequately reviewed by a board can expose your organization to legal risk, including IRS penalties. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Ben Barkley with Kilpatrick will answer our questions about conflicts of interest, …

Whether your nonprofit is considering purchasing its first permanent home, expanding into a larger facility, or selling property that no longer meets its needs, a real estate transaction can be one of the most significant financial and operational decisions your organization will make. In this webcast, we will explore the key legal and practical considerations involved in buying or selling commercial property, including: Speaker: Megan Naioti, Associate, Parker Poe Date & Time: December 10, 2026 Register Here!

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