Inside this issue
01. Staying True to Your Nonprofit Mission: Navigating Reverse Discrimination and Anti-DEI Challenges
02. Steer Clear of Stipends: Why Nonprofits Should Consider Alternative Ways to Show Appreciation
03: Upcoming Webcasts
04: Upcoming Community Events
05: Recently Added
Since PBPA’s last podcast episode regarding DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) initiatives, there have been numerous lawsuits against nonprofits not only related to DEI employment initiatives, but also nonprofit grant-making and programming. From the Supreme Court to the circuit court right here in Atlanta, nonprofits are at the heart of many of these lawsuits. Join us in this episode of the PBPA Podcast, as Terri Stewart with Fisher Phillips and Abby Larimer with Mohawk Industries answer our questions about the current state of the legal landscape and considerations for your nonprofit’s DEI initiatives or race-based programming.
Nonprofit entities frequently depend on the support of interns or volunteers to fulfill their mission. In acknowledgment of their valuable contributions, certain nonprofits may contemplate offering stipends to these volunteers or interns. While the intention behind this gesture is commendable, it introduces potential risks for your organization. This article aims to shed light on the associated risks of providing stipends to volunteers or interns and suggests alternative, less risky ways for your nonprofit to express gratitude.
Why UBIT is not a “Four Letter Word”
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 income. Some of these income ideas may generate unrelated business income which may be taxable. During this webcast, we will
- Define unrelated business income;
- Identify the risks of generating unrelated business income; and
- Discuss how 501(c)(3)s can generate additional income using the exceptions, exemptions, and modifications to unrelated business income rules.
Speakers: Tim
Phillips, Chief Legal and Risk Officer, American Cancer Society
Robyn Miller, Senior Corporate/Tax Counsel, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Date and Time: May 23 at 12pm
Do you know a nonprofit organization who could benefit from the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2025 or LEAD Class of 2025 Community Leadership Projects?
Does your favorite nonprofit have a project or critical need they simply haven’t had the time or human capital to address? Do they need that extra boost of an outside perspective to get to the next level? Does the organization have an operating budget of under $10 million? If you said yes to these, then we hope you will apply!
Community Leadership Projects aim to provide a opportunity for class members to:
• Collectively learn about and address a critical community need;
• Develop deeper relationships with each other through teamwork and to gain experience leading in a team setting;
• Learn about how local nonprofit organizations address community needs; and
• Provide value-added support and consultation to a local nonprofit which assists it in achieving its mission.
Want to learn more? Sign up for an upcoming virtual Q&A session.
March 7, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Zoom
April 10, 9:00- 10:00 am, Zoom
May 8, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Zoom
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As a client of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, you know we provide free legal assistance to community-based nonprofits that serve low-income or disadvantaged individuals. We match eligible organizations with volunteer attorneys from the leading corporations and law firms in Atlanta who can assist nonprofits with business law matters. We want to know what’s going on with you. Let us know if you are facing a legal problem or if you have a new project for us. Please don’t contact the volunteer from your last project – please contact your PBPA attorney. We love our volunteers, but all legal requests need to go through PBPA.
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta always welcomes new legal matters from our clients.
If you have a legal matter that you need assistance with, please contact your PBPA attorney.
Please feel free to forward this email to other nonprofits who may be interested in our services.
