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Client Profile: Flood Student Community Missions

October 8, 2012
Flood student volunteers prepare a meal at The Garden Since 2008, Flood Student Community Missions has spent almost 10,000 hours serving the community. Directed towards involving middle and high school students to serve their local elderly, disadvantaged, homeless and youth citizens, Flood enables young students to become leaders with a positive impact on society. Based in Alpharetta, the organization serves metro Atlanta with small events and all day serving projects, what they call short term missions. However, …

Fundraising Issues for Special Events

September 28, 2012
Georgia nonprofit organizations often hold special events, such as silent auctions, black-tie galas, golf tournaments, and festivals, to raise money for their organization. This article discusses some of the important legal issues that may arise when an organization organizes such fundraising events. Slides – Fundraising Models for Special Events

Paying Sales and Use Tax in Georgia

September 27, 2012
Unlike many other states, the State of Georgia does not grant a blanket exemption from sales and use tax to Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. In order to be exempt from paying tax on goods that are purchased or sold by the organization, the organization or the transaction must fit one of the specific, narrow exceptions laid out in the Georgia Code and the organization must obtain an exemption determination letter from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Paying …

Georgia Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits

September 26, 2012
Updated 7/22/2025 Unlike some states, Georgia does not provide a general exemption from the payment of state sales and use tax for nonprofit organizations. To be exempt from Georgia state sales and use tax, a nonprofit must fit into a specific exemption category. This article describes some of the exemptions that may apply to nonprofit organizations.

Accountants

September 24, 2012
Updated October 2025 A list of local accounting firms that work with nonprofit organizations. These accountants are not volunteers and will charge fees.By: Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Accountant List

How to Protect Your Nonprofit from Unfounded Unemployment Claims

September 5, 2012
Unemployment benefits provide a financial bridge for unemployed individuals to their next source of employment. The unemployment system, however, has a high propensity for being subject to abuse, fraud, and improper claims. With these concerns in mind, this article provides information to ensure you, a nonprofit employer, are in compliance with the Georgia Department of Labor guidelines and to protect your nonprofit organization from improper unemployment claims. Unfounded Unemployment Claims  
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