Whether your nonprofit has had Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (“DEI”) at its core since inception, or you are just now hearing about it for the first time, DEI programs should be evaluated both at conception and on an on-going basis. Otherwise, these good intentions may sometimes have unintended consequences.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Abby Larimer with the law firm Ford Harrison will speak to us about how to legally focus on diversity, equity and …

This fall, the federal government announced rules and standards to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in certain workplaces, including workplaces employing over 100 individuals, federal contractors, and certain healthcare facilities. Due to legal challenges throughout the country, those federal measures are now on hold.  Read this article from Venable to learn about the status of the three federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 

Thank you to the 711 attorney volunteers (as of December 15) who have signed up for a pro bono project in 2021! We could not have done it without you. Click here to add your name to the list below. Abbey Morrow Abby Larimer Abraham Llama Adam Kaye Adam Keating Adam Snyder Alan Poole Alan Rosselot Alan Wright Alec Manzer Alex Brown Alex Drummond Alex Hecht Alex Holt Alex Lilly Alex Meier Alex Risman Alex Speer Alexander …

Thank you to the 711 attorney volunteers (as of December 15) who gave nonprofit clients pro bono advice! We could not have done it without you. Click here to add your name to the list below. From: Kate’s ClubTo: Shadaisa Wilcox, David Manadom and Lisa Aman, Nelson MullinsMany thanks for your great work on our Bylaws and Board Policies. We really appreciate both your guidance and seamless execution, as well as quick turnaround. From: I am BeautifulTo: …

Your nonprofit has a mandatory workplace vaccination requirement. You have an employee requesting an exemption based on a religious objection. How should you proceed with this request if you think that the objection may not be based on sincerely held religious beliefs? Read this article from Seyfarth Shaw with tips based on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s latest guidance on managing religious accommodation requests from COVID-19 vaccines.

Cryptocurrency is quickly becoming a popular form of currency, particularly among younger generations. Cryptocurrency owners may even look to donate their cryptocurrency to your organization. Are you ready? A nonprofit’s ability to receive cryptocurrency donations helps ensure that it is able to accept donations from all interested donors. Learn more about accepting cryptocurrency donations in the article below (or open in a new tab).