Inside this issue
01. Terminating an Employee While They Are On Leave
02. Changing Your Nonprofit’s Name: Legal Steps and Practical Tips
03: Upcoming Webcasts
04: Upcoming Community Events
04: Recently Added
Terminating an employee is a sensitive issue, and doing so while they are on leave requires additional considerations. It requires a careful review of employee protections and is only legally permissible in certain situations. This article by Marquetta Bryan with Nelson Mullins and Rayne Towns of Nokia discusses various scenarios and employer considerations for a nonprofit contemplating the termination of an employee on leave.
While it’s not common, some organizations find it necessary to change their name. And in order to make a change, an organization must navigate a myriad of issues, stakeholder considerations and legal steps. Before you embark on this journey, take a listen to this episode of the PBPA Podcast to learn about what you can expect. Hear about options for changing your nonprofit’s name, the pros and cons of each one, and the steps involved during our conversation with Nick Going of Honeywell Corporation.
Navigating Conflicts of Interest in Nonprofits
Effective governance policies are crucial for every nonprofit, and a Conflict of Interest (COI) policy is especially important. Board directors and other key personnel in nonprofits are often busy with personal and business activities, which can lead to the board unintentionally failing to recognize potential conflicts of interest. Even with an existing COI policy, many nonprofits may not fully understand the scope, proper use, and compliance requirements of the policy.
During this one hour webcast, our speaker will:
- Explain what a COI policy should include;
- Review when and how an organization should use its COI policy; and
- Discuss a variety of scenarios to help viewers better understand how to define and navigate conflicts.
Speaker: Darcy White, Jones Day
Date and Time: July 18, 2024 at 12pm
Community Consulting Teams (CCT) Application
Community Consulting Teams (CCT) is accepting project applications from non-profit organizations for pro bono consulting. Projects will kick off in September 2024. 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 3-5 MBAs/professionals. For the 2024 Fall project season, 10 organizations will be selected on a rolling basis so get your application in early.
The deadline for applications is July 15, 2024.
For more info, contact Rick Klupchak at rklupchak@gmail.com or 678-642-6131.
Pro Bono Juneteenth Trademark Clinic
The Pro Bono Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) is hosting one-hour virtual sessions for black-led organizations to receive consultation with volunteer trademark attorneys. Attorney volunteers will be available to answer legal questions, explain the trademark registration process and direct applicants to local services that might be able to further assist them at the conclusion. This event is online, free and open to pre-qualified applicants!
Date and Time: June 18, 2024 at 10AM EST
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