Inside This Issue
01. Beyond the Background Check: Choosing Mentors and Protecting Minors
02. IRS Expands Access for Nonprofits to Their Own Information
03. Upcoming Events
04. Community Resource
05. Recently Added
Mentors can have a profound impact, which is why choosing the right ones is an important decision for youth-serving nonprofits. Because individuals who seek to harm children often present as especially helpful and trustworthy, organizations can’t rely on first impressions alone. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we talk to Debbie Ausburn about the red flags of predatory behavior. Join us to learn which policies and practices help to protect minors, support the many well-intentioned mentors, and minimize risk to youth-serving nonprofits.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently expanded access to its Business Tax Account (BTA) platform to tax-exempt organizations. Nonprofits can use the BTA to manage their federal tax responsibilities online, including: view tax balances, see payment history and request a tax compliance check.
For nonprofits that rely on volunteers or have frequent staff turnover, BTA’s access to historical records can make it much easier to pass knowledge from one leader to the next, provided the organization transfers account access when people leave.
Real Estate for Nonprofits: A Guide to Buying and Selling Commercial Property
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 involved in buying or selling commercial property, including:
- How can a nonprofit determine whether buying or selling is the right move?
- What due diligence issues should be considered before entering into a transaction?
- What should nonprofit leaders expect during contract negotiations and at closing?
Speaker: Megan Naoti, Associate at Parker Poe
Date & Time: Thursday, December 10 at 12pm
Working with Minors: Best Practices & Legal Compliance
How can your nonprofit create a safe environment for the children and teens you serve while managing legal risks? In this practical webcast, our speaker will walk through key considerations for organizations that work with minors, including:
- Supervision & safety: Best practices for supervising youth in your facilities, during activities, and on field trips
- Youth privacy: Special privacy considerations when working with minors
- Mandated reporting & child abuse protection: Legal obligations, reporting procedures, and policies to help protect the youth in your programs
You’ll leave with concrete steps to strengthen your policies, train your staff and volunteers, and protect both the young people you serve and your organization.
Speaker: Debbie Ausburn, Member at Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Wallen, LLC
Date & Time: Thursday, February 11, 2027 at 12pm
Federal Funding and the New Landscape of Risk Compliance
GCN is providing one final session for nonprofit leaders and stakeholders to understand what’s changing in the federal funding landscape. GCN CEO Karen Beavor will be joined by Arnall Golden Gregory Partner Megan P. Mitchell for an overview of the changing requirements and ways nonprofits can assess, adapt, and maintain funding.
Presented by: Georgia Center of Nonprofits
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 4 at 8am
Federal Grantee Roundtable Webinar Series
Does your nonprofit receive federal funds, directly or through a state or local agency? The National Council of Nonprofits and Democracy 2025 are hosting the Federal Grantee Roundtable Series to help nonprofits navigate changes to federal funding, understand their rights and responsibilities, and find practical ways to protect their programs. The series starts with four national sessions:
Nov. 16 | Leveraging Federal Funds
Dec. 2 | Demystifying Audits and Investigations
Dec. 14 | Operating While Under Threat
Jan. 12 | National Litigation Updates
The first session is Monday, Nov. 16, at 2 PM ET.
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