Volunteers and employees of nonprofits often pull images and other content from the Internet in preparing newsletters, social media posts and other materials. This can easily expose the organization to liability for copyright infringement. This article provides a basic understanding of copyright law as well as a list do’s and don’ts for using materials from the Internet so that you can help your organization avoid copyright infringement actions. Copyright Law and Nonprofit

When hiring employees, all nonprofit employers need to check employment eligibility on Form I-9, and may be required to use E-Verify. This webcast will cover the following topics: · Basics of completing and maintaining Form I-9 · Am I required to use E-Verify? · Top 10 I-9 compliance mistakes. · What does Executive action on immigration mean for me? · Other business immigration changes that may affect my nonprofit. Presenter: Anton Mertens, Burr & Forman LLP Open …

In today’s competitive environment, Charitable Organizations are engaging in commercial activities with increasing frequency. Often these activities involve the sale of products or services to the public. Whether these activities are specifically related to an organization’s mission or not, there are a variety of legal and compliance issues that arise and require management. This webinar will review the legal and compliance landscape of sales activities and provide: – practical strategies for structuring sales transactions;– tips on avoiding …

Performance reviews help nonprofit organizations establish, communicate, and enforce their expectations for employees. At the same time, they can provide facts and evidence to support employment decisions, and to defend against legal claims. This article describes how to implement an effective performance review process in your organization to help engage and empower your employees, create open lines of communication between employees and management, and achieve the organization’s performance goals. Using Performance Reviews to Engage Employees

On February 24, 2015, PBPA threw a party. Each year, we hold an invitation-only event to recognize all of our volunteers and donors from the prior year. See below for an article and photos from the wonderful evening which was hosted by King & Spalding. This year’s reception was extra special because we also celebrated the 10th anniversary of PBPA. Special guests included past PBPA staff members Alexis Horder and Andrea Pendleton and guest speaker Paul Plate …

For the family of an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, the news can be devastating. With more than 13 million Americans living with serious mental illness, the costs of mental illness are staggering, from lost earnings and school dropout to hospitalizations. However, research has demonstrated that most people who receive timely, evidence-based treatment can achieve positive outcomes and live productively in the community. NAMI Northside Atlanta, the largest Georgia affiliate of the National …