Inside this issue
01. What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for Race-Based Grant Making
02. AI for Nonprofits: Tools, Tips, and Best Practices
03. Brews & Clues Tickets Are Available!
04. Upcoming Webcast
05. Recently Added
The Fearless Fund, an organization that supports black-women entrepreneurs, recently settled a discrimination lawsuit over one of their programs. While the settlement allows Fearless Fund to continue its mission, it underscores the importance of nonprofits carefully navigating the legal landscape of race-based grant making. This article by attorneys at Moore & Van Allen provides a brief background on the Fearless Fund settlement and suggestions for nonprofits who fund under-resourced groups.
Ready or not, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is here to stay. Let’s make sure your nonprofit is ready! Join us in the latest episode of the PBPA Podcast, where we talk about how nonprofits can effectively use AI while evaluating important privacy, security and ethical considerations. Hear what Jessica McKinney with Smurfit Westrock has to say about nonprofits using AI to further their missions, including employee training and use of AI, how to sort out bias in AI and the use of AI meeting notes.
Upcoming PBPA Event!
Join us for our 10th annual Brews & Clues event on October 15th 6-8pm at Round Trip Brewing! Enjoy local craft beer and snacks, network with professionals from Atlanta nonprofits, law firms, and corporations, and show off your trivia skills.
Each ticket holder will receive two drink tickets, a trivia card, and the opportunity to network with the legal and business community.
Fundraising Compliance: Understanding Charitable Solicitation Requirements
In addition to registering for tax-exempt status with the IRS and forming your corporation with the state, did you know that your charity should register for “charitable solicitation?” Nonprofits have significant obligations to register in states where they ask for money. These rules can be traps for the wary. During this one hour webinar, our speakers help nonprofits understand who needs to register to solicit donations and how to determine which states to register.
Speakers: Mindy Simon, Emory University and Robyn Miller, Water.org
Date and Time: November 21, 2024 at 10am
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