Breaking the chains of homelessness is a vital mission that many nonprofits strive to achieve. Our House exists to tackle the root causes of homelessness by offering children and families experiencing homelessness the education and comprehensive support services they need to thrive. Our House opened its doors in 1988 and has been providing metro Atlanta families experiencing homelessness with reliable, free childcare ever since. In 2014, Our House merged with Genesis Shelter, a nonprofit which served homeless …

Thank you to the 717 attorney volunteers (as of December 13th) who gave our nonprofit clients pro bono advice, so far in 2017! We could not have done it without you! Click here to add your name to the list below! Aaron Parks Abby Vineyard Abi Riddle Adam Israelov Adam Kaye Adam Streicher Addison Miller Adriana Midence Alan Hastings Alan Poole Alan Pryor Alan Rosselot Alana Kirkland Alex Barnett Alex Brown Alex Drummond Alex Foster Alex Heaton …

Of course, as a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3), you want to thank your donors for their generous donations, but did you know there are federal law requirements about how to acknowledge donations? If it’s not done the correct way, there can be fines for the nonprofit and the donor may not be able to take the tax deduction. During this webcast, the speaker will: – Define charitable contributions, – Discuss the federal requirements for acknowledging donations including large …

Just like other employers, the FLSA’s overtime and wage payment requirements often trip up nonprofits. For instance, do you think you don’t have to pay overtime because your employees are salaried? You may need to think again. During this webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: – Who qualifies for an exemption from the FLSA’s overtime requirements; – Lunches? Travel? Coffee Breaks… What counts as hours worked; – How to calculate overtime if it must be paid; and …

Disability accommodation issues can be challenging in any workplace, including the nonprofit workplace. This article provides general information and guidance for nonprofits on how to identify an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and how to address such a request once it is received. Because requests for accommodation can raise significant legal issues, Pro Bono Partnership clients should contact us if they have any questions about such a request, or if they are contemplating denying …

  Under Georgia law, government agencies and even some nonprofits are required to make certain meetings and records open to the public. Georgia’s Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act provide broad public access to such records and meetings. During this webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: – When a nonprofit is required to comply with Georgia’s Open Records and Open Meetings Acts; – What constitutes an open record and an open meeting; and       …