Inside this issue
01. Video Cameras At Nonprofit Facilities
02. Guidance for Navigating Employer Obligations Under the ADA
03: Upcoming Webcasts
04: Upcoming Community Events
05: Recently Added
For nonprofits that use security or other video cameras onsite, have you considered your obligations to safeguard the privacy of individuals captured on camera and ensure the proper management of these recordings? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Sara Guercio with Alston & Bird explores legal requirements and practical tips to help your nonprofit navigate this complex landscape. Tune in to learn how to balance security and privacy effectively while maintaining compliance and trust.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employer discrimination against individuals based on their disability. Nonprofit employers often find themselves uncertain of how to navigate their obligations under the ADA. How should they determine what is reasonable, in terms of accommodation requests? What does discrimination look like under the ADA? A federal court recently provided some very practical guidance to answer these questions. This article from Shaw Rosenthal outlines the helpful recommendations from the Fourth Circuit.
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.
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