Inside this issue
01. Crisis Preparation and Management for Nonprofits
02. Do Nonprofits Have to Comply with New Corporate Transparency Act?
03: Upcoming Webcasts
04: Upcoming Community Events
05: Recently Added
The old saying goes “All publicity is good publicity”. But we beg to differ. Nonprofit organizations rely on their goodwill to raise funds and continue to do the good work that they do in the community. Bad publicity from a crisis has the potential to destroy such goodwill. Understanding how to anticipate, respond to, and recover from crises can be a critical skill for any nonprofit leader. Join us in this episode of the PBPA Podcast as Chuck Toney of C. Toney Communications shares real-life case studies and provides practical insight into developing effective crisis preparation and management strategies.
The Corporate Transparency Act places certain new filing requirements on and carries penalties for corporate entities. Many, but not all, nonprofits are exempt from the filing requirements of the new law. Is your nonprofit exempt? Learn more about the Corporate Transparency Act and which tax-exempt entities are exempt from its filing requirements in this article from our friends at Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio.
Best Practices to Avoid Eviction
Nonprofit organizations that offer housing assistance are committed to providing stable and supportive living environments for their participants. However, there are occasions when a nonprofit must make challenging decisions regarding non-compliant participants. In this webinar, our speakers will offer insights and solutions for nonprofits to navigate such situations, protect themselves from liability, and continue to serve their missions, including:
- Best practices for setting expectations with housing program participants early,
- Creative strategies to address issues before they escalate to eviction, and
- Education on the relevant Georgia legal requirements, restrictions, and procedures for housing programs.
Speakers: Josh Archer, Partner, Balch &
Bingham; Kathryn Carey, Associate, Balch & Bingham; and Keith Dutton, Chief Compliance Officer, 3Keys
Date and Time: March 21 at 12pm
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
Navigating and Addressing Cultural Flashpoints in the Workplace from a Legal Perspective
Are you concerned about political or cultural conflict and less tolerance seeping into your organization? Join our friends at Pro Bono Partnership as they discuss strategies for navigating these difficult situations. Nonprofit workplaces are not immune from polarization in American society. Cultural conflicts, or as we call them cultural flashpoints, are on the rise, whether stemming from politics, current events, or international affairs. Those conflicts may intersect with protected classifications such as religion, race, LGBTQ+ identity and national origin. These trends will only accelerate in an election year. Nonprofits need effective strategies to lower the temperature, ensure compliance with the law, and stay focused on their mission.
Presented by our friends at Pro Bono Partnership (in New York)
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 PM
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.
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