Inside This Issue
01. Can Faith-Based Organizations Now Endorse Political Candidates?
02. Maintaining Your Nonprofit’s Trademark: What Comes Next
03. Upcoming Webcasts
04: Legal Bootcamp Applications Open
05: Recently Added
In a notable policy shift, the IRS has announced a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, allowing houses of worship to speak about political candidates during religious services without risking their tax-exempt status. However, the broader prohibition on political endorsements remains fully in effect for all other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including faith-based organizations that are not classified as houses of worship. The announcement underscores that most nonprofits are still barred from endorsing or opposing political candidates. This article from Greenberg Traurig details the IRS's limited changes on permissible political speech.
You’ve gone through the process, secured your trademark, and now you’ve got that official ® next to your name—but what comes next? What do you need to do to keep your trademark active and protected? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Vijay Nenmeni with Cox Enterprises will talk about the key deadlines you can’t afford to miss, how to monitor for infringement, and what ongoing steps nonprofits should take to ensure their trademark remains a valuable asset.
Brownfield Buy-In: Risks, Rewards and Realities
Is your nonprofit considering the purchase of a brownfield site—a property that may have environmental contamination from past industrial or commercial use? Whether you're drawn by the potential for mission-driven community impact, a prime location, or an attractive price, it's essential to understand the legal and practical implications before moving forward. Join us as we explore the key considerations involved in acquiring a contaminated property.
Date and Time: September 18, 12pm
Speaker: Scott Laseter, Partner, Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter, LLP
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta's Legal Bootcamp for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders application is now OPEN!
This program is open to executive directors committed to a career in the nonprofit field who are new to their position and/or are currently running an emerging nonprofit that assists low-income or disadvantaged communities in Metro Atlanta. Participants are selected through a competitive application process. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until spaces have been filled, with a deadline of August 22, 2025. This program is only offered once a year and is limited to 25 participants.
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