Creating meaningful change often requires more than providing services. It also means speaking up for the policies that impact the people you serve. Fortunately, 501(c)(3) public charities can engage in a wide range of advocacy activities, including supporting or opposing…
Many nonprofit leaders assume that election-related activities are simply off-limits for 501(c)(3) public charities. Confusion about the rules governing lobbying and political campaign activity often causes organizations to be more cautious than necessary. Concern over potentially losing tax-exempt status can…
Pay transparency rules are changing how nonprofits hire in Ohio. If your organization hires in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, or Toledo, this article explains what pay information you may need to share—and what questions you should avoid asking job applicants. Author:…
Is your nonprofit using AI to recruit and hire talent? While AI tools can improve efficiency and expand your candidate pool, they also create new legal risks. In this article, we share practical guidance to help nonprofits leverage AI responsibly…
Many employers are unaware of their requirement to post notices about the vast array of employment laws. Numerous federal and state laws require employers to post notices at the job site describing employee rights. These posting requirements seek to educate…
LEGAL ALERT On March 16, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) updated its Form I-9 Inspection guidance, changing how the agency classifies certain Form I-9 errors during employer audits. Although the underlying Form I-9 requirements remain the same, several errors…
LEGAL ALERT Ohio has changed the rules, and the stakes are now much higher for nonprofits. If a nonprofit misses its Statement of Continued Existence filing for two years, the Secretary of State can now permanently cancel the organization’s corporate…
LEGAL ALERT Nonprofits that relied on the services of fundraising platform Flipcause, Inc. should be aware of actions they can take to possibly recover unpaid funds in light of Flipcause’s recent bankruptcy filing. Background Flipcause is a California-based fundraising platform…
As with every type of organization, nonprofits are at risk of falling victim to costly acts of fraud and tend to have some common characteristics that can make them particularly susceptible to such schemes. In this article, we will review…
The end of the year often brings a high number of donations. This is a great time for you to review and ensure you are following IRS requirements regarding written acknowledgements to your donors. For sample donation acknowledgements and helpful…
This celebratory and fun evening will bring together friends of PBPO to honor a decade of impact and to help generate support that will provide nonprofits with legal services and education.
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