Many organizations seek to improve the lives of children. Yet few organizations attempt to achieve this important goal by proactively facilitating the creation of strong and supportive familial environments. This focus on the family is a hallmark of Lumpkin County Family Connection’s approach to ensuring that children are equipped to achieve in the classroom and in life. Family Connection is a statewide initiative in Georgia, consisting of 159 community collaborative partnerships committed to making measurable improvements for …

There have been many news headlines about immigration, it’s hard to keep up! Nonprofits want to continue to fulfill their mission, but must also remain compliant with changing rules. During this webinar, our speakers help nonprofits understand: – Are there any limits on how nonprofits serve undocumented immigrants? – What, if any, legal risks are there in serving undocumented immigrants? – What should your organization should do if ICE comes to your door? Presenters: Caroline E. Magee …

Thank you to the 227 attorney volunteers (as of March 27th) who gave our nonprofit clients pro bono advice, so far in 2018! We could not have done it without you! Click here to add your name to the list below! Daniel Beale Shaila Manjiyani Marion Tilson Luanna Petti Mindy Simon Isaac Yilma George Akers Anne Compton-Brown Sidney Simms Lillian Martin Ashley Miller Spencer Pryor Donovan Potter Bisi Adeyemo Leanna Degenhart Jordan Smart Heather Howdeshell Brandon Van …

Since January 1, 2018, 227 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with PBPA! Click here for a list of individuals who have volunteered so far this year. To: Carly Regan & Todd Williams, Turner From: Ferst Foundation Carly Regan and Todd Williams at Turner are fantastic! They have helped us immensely with trademarks, are amazingly proactive and have truly gone above and beyond to ensure that we have all the bases covered. I also love that they …

ATLANTA – March 21, 2018 – Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, a tax-exempt organization that matches volunteer lawyers with local nonprofits in need of free legal counsel, recognized outstanding volunteer attorneys for their pro bono efforts at its annual reception on Tuesday, March 20 at the office of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Equifax received the “Corporation of the Year Award” for its contributions of time and legal expertise in helping Atlanta-area nonprofits. Fourteen Equifax attorneys worked …

Nonprofits, like all organizations, collect and create information that is valuable to the organization and important to maintain in confidence. Examples include client information (including personal and medical information), donor information, personal information (about board members, volunteers, or employees), as well as other business and financial information that needs to be protected. This article outlines five steps organizations should consider in protecting their confidential information. Protecting Confidential Information