Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Whether your nonprofit is considering purchasing its first permanent home, expanding into a larger facility, or selling property that no longer meets its needs, a real estate transaction can be one of the most significant financial and operational decisions your organization will make. In this webcast, we will explore the key legal and practical considerations …
Conflict in the boardroom is inevitable—but unmanaged conflict can fracture relationships, weaken governance, and distract from the mission. This session offers practical guidance, grounded in board fiduciary duties, on managing disputes effectively. The session explores distinguishing productive disagreement from harmful conflict, clarifying roles between the board and Executive Director, the board chair’s role in guiding difficult …
Insurance premiums can be a significant expense for nonprofits and the wrong coverage can leave your organization exposed to serious risk. In this webcast, our speakers will walk through the types of insurance policies most commonly purchased by nonprofits, what they cover, and best practices for keeping premiums manageable. Whether you’re reviewing your current policies …
Workplaces are built on relationships. Some personal relationships, such as office romances or hiring family members, come with more risks than others. In this webcast, we’ll cover key legal considerations, policy best practices, and real-world strategies to protect your mission, your people, and your organization. Speaker: Marsha Ambroise, Senior Claim Director, Chubb View our slides …
Small nonprofits handle sensitive donor, employee, and client information every day—often without a dedicated IT staff member. This presentation walks nonprofit leaders through the essential building blocks of good cyber hygiene and data privacy. Attendees will learn key legal obligations and best practices for protecting data, including safe data storage, employee training, and password security. …
Board minutes are more than a formality—they’re a vital part of a nonprofit’s legal and governance record. In this webinar, we will walk through the dos and don’ts of documenting board meetings, from what to include (and what to leave out) to how long to keep the recorded minutes. Join us as Mollie Blase with Alson …
Is your nonprofit considering the purchase of a brownfield site (a property that may have environmental contamination from past industrial or commercial use)? Whether you’re drawn by the potential for mission-driven community impact, a prime location, or an attractive price, it’s essential to understand the legal and practical implications before moving forward. Join us as we …
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 just signed …
Nonprofits devote their operating funds to supporting their mission. Nonprofit leaders also want to support the wellbeing of the employees who make their mission possible by providing healthcare-related benefits. It is important to structure benefits in a tax compliant manner, and it is no surprise that tax law can be complex. In this webcast, we …
Join us for an informative webinar regarding recent immigration developments under the new administration and strategies for nonprofits to respond to the evolving landscape. The webinar will cover: This webinar will focus on organizational compliance and preparation for nonprofit employers.Speaker: Robert Lee, Troutman Pepper Locke Download Slides Here
New developments in employment law, including accommodation and leave requirements, changes in the landscape of discrimination laws, and new challenges in classifying workers, may be creating perplexing issues for your nonprofit organization. In this webcast, we will shed some light on these new developments and share practical ways for nonprofits to address new obligations and …
Are you looking to make your organization more self-sustaining? Curious to learn about revenue streams beyond donations and grants? Then this webcast is for you… Generating income is a constant struggle for 501(c)(3) organizations. Revenue sources ebb and flow, so revenue source diversification is important. As a result, 501(c)(3)s often explore new ways to generate …
Nonprofit organizations that offer housing assistance are committed to providing stable and supportive living environments for their participants. However, there are occasions when a nonprofit must make challenging decisions regarding non-compliant participants. In this webinar, our speakers will offer insights and solutions for nonprofits to navigate such situations, protect themselves from liability, and continue to …
Running a nonprofit in the US is difficult enough, but expanding your charitable activity to a foreign county adds a new level of complexity. Join us as our speaker helps navigate the entrance to the international nonprofit landscape as she reviews: Business compliance considerations Legal options to get work done abroad, including working with local …
Nonprofit directors generally join the board because they are passionate about the mission of the organization. That’s a great place to start, but enthusiasm and passion must be paired with strong governance to enhance the growth of the mission. In this talk we will discuss governance generally and the policies boards should have in place …
On July 1st, the Amended Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code went into effect. This law guides how Georgia nonprofit corporations are expected to operate. Since most of PBPA’s clients are incorporated in Georgia, these changes apply to you! A few examples of the changes include: Speaker: Robyn Miller, Senior Corporate/Tax Counsel, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta …
Nonprofits collect, store, and utilize vast amounts of information, including donor data, program metrics, financial records, and participant information. To maintain transparency, trust, and compliance, robust information governance practices should be established and followed. In this webcast, our speakers will touch on topics such as: Speakers: Jillian Simons and Misty Peterson, King & Spalding Open …
Virtually every nonprofit has a website, yet many do not consider the legal ramifications of having one. This webinar focuses on just a few: Speakers: Katie Bennett & Sarah Parker, Holland & Knight Open Slides in New Tab
As a 501(c)(3), there is a limit on the amount of lobbying your organization can do and an absolute prohibition on any political campaign activity. This webcast will answer the following questions: Speaker: Douglas Chalmers, Managing Member, Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC Open Slides in New Tab For more information about grassroots advocacy and …
To realize the full potential of youth mentoring programs, it is critical for a nonprofit to have appropriate safeguards in place to protect the nonprofit, its volunteer mentors and its youth mentees. In the webinar, our speaker will review legal considerations for nonprofits that have volunteers who mentor youth, including: Speaker: Kristine Berry Morain, EVP, …
So, you’re thinking of starting your own nonprofit organization. It’s certainly an admirable endeavor; however, the road to receive and maintain 501(c)(3) status can be long and somewhat complicated. In this webinar, our speakers will review: Speaker: Cara Mitchell, Associate General Counsel, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Felix Swierski, Associate, Arnall Golden Gregory Open Slides …
Does your nonprofit review the “Terms and Conditions” before signing up for a new technology service or to license software? It may seem like you have no options but to hit “I Agree”. In this webcast, Josh Ganz and Maha Khalaj with Kilpatrick Townsend, will help your nonprofit understand your options and what to look …
Part II of a two-part series (LINK to Part I) As a board member, it is not enough for you to just sit back and listen. Under state law, nonprofit board members have a duty of care that requires them to ask questions and be knowledgeable about the activities of the organization. You also have …
Zoning laws help determine locations for specific development and facilitate community growth. Join Lisa Morchower, Of Counsel with Berman Fink VanHorn, as she provides an overview of zoning considerations for nonprofit organizations. In this webcast, she will cover such topics as: How to determine what your property is zoned for; What is a special use …