New information and legislation surrounding COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) is coming out daily as the situation rapidly changes. PBPA, with our staff and network of dedicated volunteers, are working hard to keep you up-to-date on all the legal questions you might have for your nonprofit organization. There is a vast number of resources available online. Below is a short list of resources we would recommend to Georgia nonprofits and links that will lead you to more information.
Real Estate, Real Impact: Accepting Donations of Property
August 27, 2025
Real Estate, Real Impact: Accepting Donations of Property So a donor has offered to donate land to your organization! Great! Or is it? While these gifts can be incredibly valuable, they also come with a unique set of legal and financial considerations. To help us unpack the complexities, attorneys Scott Lasseter with Kazmarek …
DOJ Releases DEI Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funds
August 5, 2025
On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued new guidance on how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs intersect with federal anti-discrimination laws. The guidance outlines examples of potentially unlawful practices that could jeopardize an organization’s eligibility for federal grants and provides clarity for any employer to better understand what could …
Maintaining Your Nonprofit’s Trademark: What Comes Next
July 24, 2025
You’ve gone through the process, secured your trademark, and now you’ve got that official ® next to your name—but what comes next? What do you need to do to keep your trademark active and protected? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Vijay Nenmeni with Cox Enterprises will talk about the key deadlines …
Can Faith-Based Organizations Now Endorse Political Candidates?
July 24, 2025
In a notable policy shift, the IRS has announced a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, allowing houses of worship to speak about political candidates during religious services without risking their tax-exempt status. However, the broader prohibition on political endorsements remains fully in effect for all other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including faith-based organizations that …
Establishing an Endowment: When Does It Make Sense?
July 22, 2025
Every nonprofit fundraiser wants to land that transformational gift, but some major gifts come with major complexity. For example, your donor might propose a substantial gift but want your nonprofit to use it to establish an endowment. If you accept that gift, your staff and board might be thrilled, but what have you …
Georgia is Phasing Out the Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities
July 21, 2025
Georgia is eliminating the subminimum wage for employees with disabilities, meaning employers will no longer be permitted to pay these workers less than the federal minimum wage. To learn more about the Dignity and Pay Act and the timeline for nonprofit employers to comply, read this article from our friends at Reed Smith.