Running a nonprofit in the US is difficult enough, but expanding your charitable activity to a foreign county adds a new level of complexity.  Join us as our speaker helps navigate the entrance to the international nonprofit landscape as she reviews: Business compliance considerations Legal options to get work done abroad, including working with local NGOs and considerations around hiring your own staff Speaker: Mindy Simon, Associate General Counsel, Emory University Download Slides Here

Does your nonprofit organization contact individuals by phone using prerecorded messages? Perhaps a prerecorded voice message is used to invite people to an event or to remind them to vote in an upcoming election. If so – and if the people you are calling have not previously consented to receiving prerecorded messages from your nonprofit organization – learn more about the Federal Communications Commission’s  recent changes to restrictions on “robocalls” in this article. 

Changes in federal student loan forgiveness were a major topic throughout 2023 and into 2024.  As employees grapple with repayment, your nonprofit could assist them with loan reimbursement through what is called an Employee Assistant Program.  Join us as Rob Daily with Kilpatrick Townsend explores how nonprofits can assist their employees with student loans, both in the short-term with EAPs and the long-term through other benefits. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Exploring Options for Student Loan …

From IRS EO Update December 27, 2023 “The IRS offers a free 10-course workshop to assist Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and those who would like to apply for federal tax-exempt status. The online training is free at stayexempt.irs.gov. The workshop provides interactive instruction for both existing Section 501(c)(3) organizations and those seeking tax-exempt status. Participants will learn the benefits, limitations and expectations for Section 501(c)(3) organizations. This virtual workshop includes 10 topics of interest to Section 501(c)(3) …

Charitable solicitation refers to the act of requesting donations or contributions for charitable causes and endeavors. As a 501(c)(3), you probably engage in charitable solicitation almost daily.  In most jurisdictions, it is a legal requirement to register with the state before soliciting donations.  But registering for charitable solicitation can get confusing, especially if you have donors in multiple states.  In this episode for the PBPA Podcast, Justine Cowan, Senior Corporate Counsel with PBPA, will help guide us …

The IRS’ Tax Exempt Organization Search (“TEOS”) is an excellent resource to find certain IRS-related nonprofit records, such as 990s since 2017 or exemption letters filed since 2014.  The IRS website has a new electronic form to request additional information related to tax-exempt organizations.  Submit the electronic Form 4506-B to obtain copies of a nonprofit’s exemption letter, affirmation letter, or Form 1023 application filed prior to 2014. The IRS will no longer accept written letters requesting this …