This past year has seen record levels of unemployment insurance claims filed in Georgia. Unemployment insurance is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. In Georgia, employers typically bear the cost of those benefits by paying a pro rata share of each employees’ wages into the Georgia Department of Labor’s Employment Security system. Learn how Georgia’s Employment Security law provides options for nonprofit employers that can lead to significantly reduced liability …

Young girls face an overwhelming number of societal challenges around self-esteem, confidence, and building healthy relationships. Girls on the Run of Atlanta believes every girl is inherently full of power and potential. Social-emotional learning is the cornerstone of their research-based lessons for girls ages 8 – 14. Whether in-person or virtually, trained volunteer coaches lead girls of all abilities through research-based lessons which creatively integrate movement and strengthen their emotional and social health. According to Lea Rolfes, …

Thank you to the 371 attorney volunteers (as of May 22) 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. To: Dan Brown From: The Children’s Haven Thank you for your help over the course of the last year. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta especially your legal assistance in drafting financial policies …

Is your nonprofit planning to host a summer camp this year?  This episode of the PBPA Podcast will review legal considerations for your nonprofit as it heads into the summer camp season, including questions about licensing requirements, contracts with campgrounds, maintaining camper health records, and COVID concerns.  Join us in a conversation with Monica Howard Douglas and Jazmen Howard as we talk about legal considerations for your nonprofit\’s summer camp. Guests: Monica Howard Douglas, General Counsel at …

Generally speaking, a donation to a §501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization IS tax-deductible, but a gift to an individual is NOT. This means that donors and §501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may not skirt this rule by passing payments from donors, through the nonprofit organization, to specific individuals. An organization that participates in this type of transfer — called a “pass-through payment” — on a regular and ongoing basis is at risk of losing its §501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.  Read this …

A nonprofit relies on its founder for its initial ideation, organization and drive. Many founders also create intellectual property that is used by the nonprofit, before and after the organization is created. During this webcast, our speakers will review some legal considerations and best practices for nonprofits around using content created by its founder including: • What types of IP might be relevant? • Is there a difference if a founder is a paid employee or unpaid …