Can you believe that we are already half-way through 2009? Given the challenges of this year, many of you are probably happy that we’re over the hump. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta is busier than ever, helping nonprofits address those challenges and get through these tough times. For the first six months of 2009, the number of pro bono matters and the number of volunteer attorneys doubled over the same period last year. In January, we started …

Although no section of the Internal Revenue Code sets out specific requirements for how tax-exempt organizations are to be governed, the subject of good nonprofit corporate governance has become a strong focus of the IRS in recent years. The most obvious evidence of the IRS’ emphasis on good nonprofit corporate governance is the new Form 990. Formerly a fairly simple data reporting form, the new and much more extensive Form 990 includes 28 governance-related questions. The IRS …

When Harvey Anderson of Home Repair Ministries signed up to participate in a free “Nonprofit Legal Check-up” with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBP-Atl), he had no idea of the wealth of legal information and advice he was about to receive. From Left to Right: George Sewell, Harvey Anderson and Robyn Miller. Although Home Repair Ministries- a nonprofit whose volunteers assist low income and disabled individuals with home maintenance and repair- had not run into any specific …

What do President Barack Obama, Paula Deen, Ernest Borgnine, and Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts have in common? All have participated in fulfilling the dream of an elderly person through Second Wind Dreams. In the past twelve years, Second Wind Dreams has built an award-winning program which trains eldercare communities nationwide on how to raise the resources to make residents’ dreams come true. Paula Deen fulfills the dream request of 88 year old Eveline Kelly The idea …

Paper, paper, paper! Nonprofits must comply with many of the same corporate governance requirements as for-profit companies and the fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit boards are growing and under scrutiny. During this one hour webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: The importance of good bylaws and following those bylaws The importance of keeping accurate records and an up-to-date corporate minute book Board duties and responsibilities Presenter: James Stevens, Associate, Kilpatrick Stockton Click here to view the webcast. Corporate …

Nonprofits have significant obligations to register to ask for money and to acknowledge donations when received. These rules can be traps for the wary. During this one hour webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: Who needs to register to solicit donations? In what states do you need to register when you have a website? How do you create a simple system to acknowledge donations? What paperwork should be kept to verify acknowledgements? Presenter: Robyn Miller, Staff Attorney, …