Founded by Dawn Smith in 1989 in response to the desperate plight of young girls living in the East Lake Meadows housing community, Cool Girls works to develop girls into confident women through education and exposure to a broad world of opportunities. Having served over 5000 girls in its 32 years of existence, Cool Girls has empowered these young girls to overcome obstacles in their way of becoming successful women.   According to Executive Director Tanya Egins, the …

So, how much money could your nonprofit receive in this latest round of the PPP?  What documents need to be provided to support your request?  Recently the Small Business Administration provided guidance on both first draw and second draw loans outlining how to calculate what your nonprofit’s maximum loan amount would be along with an outline of what documents must be provided as support.  Learn more in these articles regarding loan amount and documentation for first draw …

On January 19, 2021, the Small Business Administration in conjunction with the Department of Treasury issued new PPP Forgiveness Application Forms to conform with the changes to the PPP program in the Consolidated Appropriations Act that became law on December 27, 2020.  Read this article to find out which form you should use and for handy links directly to the correct form.

If you or your lender made an error, and you received more money than your nonprofit is actually eligible for, what happens to that portion of your PPP loan?  The Small Business Administration issued guidance regarding when a borrower receives a higher loan amount than permitted under the CARES Act or the Consolidated Appropriations Act.  Read this article to learn about what happens to that overage amount.

Have you made resolutions for your nonprofit in this new year? While you probably have resolutions unique to these extraordinary times, there are still “ordinary” risks that should not be overlooked. This article highlights the top legal risks facing nonprofits: managing information, managing relationships, and raising funds. Take stock of your nonprofit’s current practices and make changes for the new year and beyond to minimize these risks.    

Join us in a conversation with PBPA’s Executive Director, Rachel Spears, as she talks to us about the key legal trends for Georgia nonprofits in the coming year.  From the Paycheck Protection Program to Employee Retention Credits to Georgia state legislation, this episode of the PBPA Podcast provides an overview of the 2021 legal outlook for nonprofits. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · A Legal Outlook for Georgia Nonprofits in 2021 Episode 11 Transcript – 2021 Nonprofit …