You filled out the lengthy application and were elated when you received the 501(c)(3) determination letter in the mail. You may think you’re done with filling out forms and dealing with the IRS, but you’re wrong. There is still a lot to do to make sure your organization is in compliance with all of the laws and regulations that govern it. Don’t miss this informative webcast for a broad overview of: • What your Board of Directors …

Non-profit organizations, like any other employer, may have to deal with injured employees. The following guide will answer many of your basic questions regarding Workers’ Compensation in Georgia. Workers Comp

When does my organization have to pay employees overtime? Must they be paid when they are “on call”? What is the minimum wage? This article provides some general information on the requirements for paying employees in the state of Georgia. Nuts and Bolts of  Paying Employees

Form 990 is the annual tax information return that 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS each year. Even organizations that have not yet filed for 501(c)(3) status but intend to do so, or that have filed for 501(c)(3) status but have not yet received it, are required to file some version of the form with the IRS each year. Which version of the Form 990 that must be filed generally depends on the economic activity …

Updated August 27th 2024 Effective governance policies are crucial for every nonprofit, and a Conflict of Interest (COI) policy is especially important. Board directors and other key personnel in nonprofits are often busy with personal and business activities, which can lead to the board unintentionally failing to recognize potential conflicts of interest. Even with an existing COI policy, many nonprofits may not fully understand the scope, proper use, and compliance requirements of the policy.   During this one …

ACC May Lunch-PBP Check (L-R:Rachel Spears (PBPA), Scott Burton (Sutherland), Michael Fong (Recommind), Brett Lockwood (Smith Gambrell & Russell) and Geoff Frost (Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore) The 2012 Association of Corporate Counsel-Georgia Chapter (ACC-GA) Value Challenge event raised $31,000 for Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA). Sutherland, Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore, Smith, Gambrell & Russell and Recommind sponsored the Value Challenge, which was presented on March 29, 2012 with over 100 attorneys in attendance. The funds raised …