Photographs promote a nonprofit’s operations unlike anything else. They can be used on websites, in brochures and newsletters, and on social media to demonstrate what an organization is doing in its community. Confusion, however, abounds on when an organization can use photographs legally and under what circumstances. During this 30-minute webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: • Basic considerations in using a photograph of people; • An organization’s rights in using a photograph; and • How to …

Nonprofits spend many hours working on fundraising brochures, training materials, photographs, and sometimes even software. Each work product is protectable under copyright law and, for some valuable property, is an asset that the nonprofit can license either to further its cause or as a potential revenue stream. During this 30 minute webcast, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: • Basic principles of copyright law • Considerations in licensing a nonprofit’s materials for use by others • Enforcing a …

Under Georgia law, certain individuals are required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled adults or elder persons. This article explains the reporting requirements, including what should be reported, who is required to report, and the procedures for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Reporting Elder Abusebuse

Whether your organization has just been born or has been serving the community for decades, you may not realize that your organization’s trademarks and branding are valuable symbols for trust and quality to those you serve. The reputation of your organization is inseparable from its brand. As a result, it is important that these intellectual property assets are selected with care. It is also critical to protect your trademarks from infringement or dilution by others, which can …

Check out our brand new Annual Report for a quick review of our work in 2014 and a list of our donors. One interesting fact: Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta presented 44 free workshops last year. Thank you volunteers and donors!

As we enter Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta’s 10th year of providing pro bono opportunities to attorneys and free legal services to nonprofits, we are expanding our efforts to meet growing demand for legal services. Read our Case for Support to learn about PBPA’s goals and how you can help us reach them. Click here to support Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta’s 10th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.