Inside This Issue
01. Handling Religious Accommodation Requests from Employees
02. Picture This: Privacy & Photo Releases for Nonprofits
03. Upcoming Webcasts
04. Community Event
05. Recently Added
Federal law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for an employee whose sincerely held religious belief conflicts with a work requirement, unless providing the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the employer. What does this mean for a nonprofit employer, and what really is "undue hardship"? Read this article from Bradley to learn more about how the bar for the undue hardship standard was recently raised and best practices to guide employers as they review a religious accommodation request from an employee.
For nonprofits, photography serves as a powerful storytelling tool. But every photo posted online carries some legal and ethical questions that can be easy to overlook. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we sit down with PBPA attorney Creighton Frommer to review what nonprofits need to know about photo releases, social media, and privacy — so nonprofits can tell their story while minimizing risk to clients, staff, and the organization.
Providing Emergency Funds to Participants and Employees: What Nonprofits Need to Know
When a participant or employee faces a crisis, many nonprofits want to help, but doing so raises real legal questions. Whether your organization already provides emergency financial assistance or is considering it, join us for a practical discussion of the legal considerations involved. Our speaker will offer guidance on how nonprofits can continue supporting the people they serve while protecting the organization, ensuring fairness, and giving staff the confidence to make sound decisions about if and how much assistance to provide.
Speaker: Ann Murray, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13 at 12pm
Legal & Practical Considerations for Nonprofits Buying Real Estate
Speaker: Megan Naoti, Associate at Parker Poe
Date & Time: Thursday, December 10 at 12pm
AI & Data Fluency Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders
Join members of AIG's Data, Digital, Technology, and Legal teams for a practical look at how AI tools can help small teams do more with less. The free session will explore practical applications of emerging technologies, key factors to consider when evaluating AI tools, data privacy and governance and opportunities to increase organizational efficiency while maintaining responsible use practices.
Participants will hear examples of how organizations are using AI tools to support communications, research, reporting, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, along with other considerations for responsible adoption. Whether your organization is newly exploring these technologies or looking to build on existing efforts, this workshop will provide insights that can support your mission and operational goals.
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 23rd from 1:00 – 3:00pm
Location: AIG, 2002 Summit Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319
RSVP: This session is FREE but registration is required.
Please complete this form and return it to gina.abrahamsen@aig.com by September 11th.
PBPA's Legal Bootcamp for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders application deadline has been extended through September 4, 2026! Learn more and apply here: LINK.
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