As the effects of COVID-19 present financial challenges to nearly every nonprofit organization, some that have endowments may be wondering whether and how much your endowment funds can be used to keep your organization afloat. While a lot depends on the specifics of the endowment, this article is intended to provide an overview of some of the factors and risks nonprofits should consider before accessing, borrowing, or otherwise using funds from an endowment.

Updated on January 13, 2020 Since the introduction of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) on March 27, 2020, the federal government has provided numerous updates, changes and clarifications to it. Below is a list of resources from PBPA which capture PPP updates most relevant to small Georgia nonprofits. The most recent resources are listed first. Reopening the Paycheck Protection Program Portal Posted on January 13, 2021 Simplified Forgiveness Forms and Requirements for Paycheck Protection Loans of $50,000 …

Your organization’s revenue is down, workforce is changing, and facilities are underutilized. What can a nonprofit do? What MUST it do? As your organization considers its options as an entity and a steward, there are several possibilities out there. In this 3-part webcast series, our speakers will: identify the questions your nonprofit should ask during these difficult times provide guidance for your organization on partnership options and processes share information on how so set yourself up in …

Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. That is the mission of YWCA of Greater Atlanta, which works to eliminate racism and empower women through three pillars: education and empowerment, advocacy and social justice, and health and safety. According to CEO Sharmen Gowens, the goal of YWCA of Greater Atlanta is to help people find their common humanity. She wants their work towards racial justice to be accessible within the Atlanta …

Thank you to the 696 attorney volunteers (as of December 16) 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. Abby Larimer Abby Tyre Abe Kannof Abigail Castleberry Abraham Llama Adam Fitzsimmons Adam Kaye Adam Keating Adam Marshall Adam Snyder Adam Solomon Adrienne Wimberly Ajay Jindia Alec Manzer Alex Bartko Alex Brown Alex Drummond Alex Holt Alex Lilly Alex McDonald Alex …

Since January 1, 250 attorneys have volunteered for new matters for our nonprofit clients! Click here for a list of individuals who have volunteered so far this year. To: Veronica Davis, AT&T and Brian Holmes and Crystal Genteman, Kilpatrick Townsend From: Georgia Center for Youth Excellence I would like to personally thank you all for the assistance you provided my organization with the Paycheck Protection Program dilemma. We were at a loss on how to move forward …