Inside This Issue
01. Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
02. Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Contract Strategy and Management for Your Nonprofit
03. Upcoming Webcasts
04. Community Event
05. Legal Bootcamp Applications Open
06. Recently Added
Cryptocurrency isn't just for tech giants — small nonprofits can benefit too. Crypto giving has become more common in recent years, as more individuals invest in virtual currency and seek to take advantage of the tax benefits of donating appreciated assets. When a nonprofit organization accepts cryptocurrency donations, it can potentially increase major gifts to the organization. This article by Kylan Memminger covers the basics of crypto giving and best practices for small nonprofits accepting crypto donations
Nonprofits deal with a wide range of contracts, from short-term MOUs to major mission-critical agreements. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we will embark on part two of a two-part series on managing nonprofit contracts. Join us for a conversation with Thomas Federico on building a streamlined strategy to help minimize your organization's legal risks - before and after signing a contract.
Protecting Your Mission: A Nonprofit Guide to Insurance
Insurance premiums can be a significant expense for nonprofits and the wrong coverage can leave your organization exposed to serious risk. In this webcast, attorney Christopher Neill with Cozen O'Connor and underwriter Floy Daugherty 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 or purchasing coverage for the first time, this session will help you understand how insurance should fit into your organization’s overall risk management strategy.
Speaker: Christopher Neill, Counsel at Cozen O'Connor, and Floy Daugherty, Nonprofit Insurance Underwriter
Date and Time: June 11th at 12pm
Board Conflict at Your Nonprofit: How to Manage It Before It Manages You
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 conversations, and when formal action—including removal—may be necessary.
Speaker: Bentina Chisolm Terry, President & CEO | Southern Linc & Southern Telecom, Inc
Date & Time: August 13 at 12pm
Community Consulting Teams (CCT) is accepting project applications from non-profit organizations for pro bono consulting. Projects will kick off on September 19, 2026. Projects can focus on almost any area of business and should be something that can be completed in 8-10 weeks by a team of 4-5 MBAs/professionals. For the 2026 Fall project season, 10 organizations will be selected on a rolling basis - so get your application in early. You can learn more and apply at http://www.cctatlanta.org. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2026.
For more info, contact Rick Klupchak at rklupchak@gmail.com or 678-642-6131
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta's Legal Bootcamp for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders application is now OPEN!
This program is open to executive directors committed to a career in the nonprofit field who are new to their position and/or are currently running an emerging nonprofit that assists low-income or disadvantaged communities in Metro Atlanta. Participants are selected through a competitive application process. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until spaces have been filled, with a deadline of August 31, 2026. This program is only offered once a year and space is limited.
To learn more or apply, click the button below!
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