Part I of a two-part series (LINK to Part II) As a board member, it is not enough for you to just sit back and listen. Under state law, nonprofit board members have a duty of care that requires them to ask questions and be knowledgeable about the activities of the organization. You also have the ability to prevent costly and time-consuming problems down the road by raising potential issues now. Find out the questions you should …

Nonprofits of all types are susceptible to fraud, especially those with limited resources or lacking internal controls. It could come as an imposter creating a copycat webpage and taking donations intended for your 501(c)(3), or an email phishing scam to an unsuspecting employee. Is your nonprofit taking the appropriate steps to protect itself from potential fraud? In this episode of the PBPA podcast, Noula Zaharis, Director of the Securities and Charities Division at the Georgia Secretary of State, …

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued updated guidance on COVID-19.  Fortunately, the latest guidance is basically the same as the EEOC’s previous guidance.  Read this summary from Constangy to learn what has changed, and which obligations remain in place for employers.

Directors have legal duties to their nonprofit, and the board chair is in a unique position to oversee these duties.  A chair can lead the board not just to govern, but to set the organization up for long-term success.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Marianna Faircloth with The Home Depot will outline best practices and simple reminders for board chairs to lead a solid and legally compliant board. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · How …

From: Center PointTo: Zenobia TrexlerLarry Stine , Wimberly Lawson Thank you both so much for your guidance regarding our issues.  I feel empowered and a heck of a lot smarter now. The students with whom we work appreciate you; and on behalf of the staff and board at Center Point, thank you for your time, effort, and expertise.  You made a difference.  From: Christ The Restorer MinistryTo: Ann Murray, Nelson Mullins Thank you so very much for assisting Christ …

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