“I Want To See Your 990!” How should a nonprofit respond when an individual demands copies of its filings?  501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are legally required to disclose certain information. This article outlines what information 501(c)(3)s must make publicly available, recommendations for handling requests for information, and potential penalties if a nonprofit does not respond to a request for information. Article: What Are the Public Disclosure Requirements for a 501(c)(3)?

That may be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read this article from Constangy for tips on what to do if an applicant brings up their status themselves and recommendations on when it may be okay to collect this medical information. 

Nonprofits employ and serve diverse populations, including those in the LGBT+ community. In this webinar, we specifically discuss appropriately serving your transgender clients and considerations for your transgender employees, including best practices and legal standards for topics such as housing, restrooms and more. Speakers: Suzann Wilcox, Nelson Mullins & Nina Gupta, Nelson Mullins Guidelines for Nonprofits Employing and Serving Transgender Individuals

Often nonprofit clients call PBPA to tell us that the organization needs to terminate an employee who is not performing adequately right away. Our first request is always “please send all the documentation showing that this employee had performance issues.” All too often, the employer’s answer is “we don’t have any.”  Read this article to learn the why this documentation is important, steps in reviewing employee performance and recommendations on how to document employee performance issues. Handling Problem Employees

In early September, President Biden announced a federal rule that some employers will be required to ensure their employees are vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.  Could this apply to your nonprofit?  If it does not, what can and should your nonprofit do regarding vaccinations among your workforce?  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Chris Caiaccio and Katie Barton of Kilpatrick Townsend answer questions about employer vaccine mandates, employees asking for an exemption, and practical considerations for keeping track of who …

Nonprofit organizations based in the US work hard to further their missions while navigating the complexities of 501(c)(3) compliance. If your charitable work extends beyond US borders, you must also be mindful of anticorruption responsibilities. During this webcast, Joel Rogers will discuss: • How to determine if your nonprofit is subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. • Safeguards to help your organization identify and avoid corruption. • Possible internal controls or practices to ensure that funds …