Inside this issue
01. Navigating the ERC: A Guide to Eligibility, Application, and Scam Prevention
02. Succession Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
03: Upcoming Events
04: Recently Added
Have you been getting offers to help your nonprofit apply for an employee retention credit? Or have you heard about other organizations bringing in thousands of dollars in tax credits under this program? During this episode of the PBPA Podcast, William Stone and Barclay Taylor with Morris Manning and Martin will help us break down eligibility requirements and the application process for the employee retention credit. They'll also address the unfortunate reality of scams surrounding this government program.
Succession planning is vital for a nonprofit to ensure the continuity of their mission-driven work and long-term sustainability. Are you ready for when your founding executive director retires? Or if your chief executive officer moves to another nonprofit with just a months’ notice? This article by Brandon Hill with Nelson Mullins highlights legal considerations and thoughtful recommendations to guide nonprofit organizations through succession planning.
Feeding Good: Recognizing & Managing Risk in Food Donations and Rescue
In this free webinar, lawyers and policy professionals from Tyson Foods and DLA Piper will explore food safety, nutrition, and quality regulations that have the potential to impact initiatives focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity. Our presenters will also offer practical guidance for food banks and nonprofits on navigating the policy and regulatory landscape.
Speakers: Dr. Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc. and Stefanie Fogel, Sharon Mayl, and Emily Marshall, DLA Piper
Date and Time: September 7, 2023 at 2:00pm
Location: Online
This webcast is a partnership between PBPA and Hands On Atlanta.
Building a Better Board: Strong Boards Have Strong Policies
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 to facilitate their support of the missions around which they are passionate.
We will discuss:
• The fiduciary obligations of the board
• The policy and procedures that are necessary for strong governance
• The board governance structure to implement policies and procedures.
Speaker: Janine Bowen, Baker Hostetler
Date and Time: October 26, 2023 at 12:00pm
Location: Online
Join us for our 9th annual Brews & Clues event! Enjoy local craft beer and snacks, network with professionals from Atlanta law firms, corporations, and nonprofits, and show off your trivia skills.
Each ticketholder will receive two drink tickets, a trivia card, and the opportunity to network with the legal and business community.
12th Annual Pro Bono Seminar for Nonprofits
Presented by Boehringer Ingelheim
September 12, 13, and 14, 9am-12pm
Location: Online
Tuesday
• D&I - Neurodiversity
• Digital Safety/Spam Emails
Wednesday
• Contracts 101
• New Laws on Workplace Challenges Including Post-Covid Issues
• Network Spotlight (AI Tools - Troutman Pepper, Data Privacy - Goodwin Procter)
Thursday
• Storytelling in Outreach
• Panel Discussion on Fundraisers ft. Rachel Spears, Executive Director of PBPA
Contact Sharon.Donaghey@Boehringer-Ingelheim.com for event registration.
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