Data security and data breaches seem to be in the news constantly. While most of the press tends to go to mega data breaches involving millions of potentially affected individuals, data breaches can—and do—occur at organizations of all types and sizes. Nonprofits, including small nonprofits, almost certainly have personal information about donors, employees, volunteers and clients that needs to be secured. This article identifies ten steps that a nonprofit can take to help protect the personal information …

The landscape of workplace protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees is continuing to evolve. A 2011 study by the Williams Institute found that LGBT employees make up at least seven million private sector employees, one million state and local government employees, and 200,000 federal employees. This article reviews the current state of federal and Georgia law affecting LGBT workplace rights, and offers practical considerations for the nonprofit employer, including helping employers to identify policies …

Corporate sponsors often provide much-needed funding to nonprofit organizations in return for recognition and other benefits. It is important that your organization be aware of the potential tax consequences of providing benefits to the sponsor that exceed the safe harbors set by the IRS. Here are some helpful do’s and don’ts to follow to prevent your organization from inadvertently losing a large chunk of its sponsorship dollars to taxes. Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Sponsorship

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