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LGBT Employee Rights in the Nonprofit Workplace

September 2, 2015
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 …

Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Sponsorship

September 1, 2015
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

Webcast: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of Using Photos

August 20, 2015
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 …

Webcast: What You Need to Know About Licensing Your Materials

August 19, 2015
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 …

REPORTING ABUSE OF DISABLED ADULTS AND ELDER PERSONS IN GEORGIA

August 12, 2015
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

Webcast: Practical Tips on How to Conceive and Grow Your Brand

July 16, 2015
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 …
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