Your code of regulations, or as many people call them, bylaws, are the operating manual for your board. Bylaws are a key to good governance. This internal set of rules and procedures guides your board in governing and decision-making. For a list…
When you think about serving on a nonprofit board, the first thing that often comes to mind is attending board meetings. When nonprofits take time to plan and run well-organized board meetings, they can improve attendance, board member preparedness, efficiency,…
For nonprofits, generative AI can be used to help write and edit fundraising requests, social media posts, and annual reports, along with creating useful graphics and making content more accessible with translation and simplification. However, generative AI also poses some…
Nonprofits and their communities are gearing up for the profound changes in our federal government that will come in 2025. The incoming administration has discussed plans for intensive oversight and investigation of organizations perceived as opposing its policies or supporting…
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…
LEGAL ALERT A federal district judge in Texas recently invalidated the Labor Department’s overtime rule that sought to raise the minimum salary level that white collar employees must be paid to remain exempt from overtime pay. The ruling strikes down…
The use of artificial intelligence has made it easier for companies to crawl the internet for images owned by their clients. As a result, an increasing number of nonprofits are receiving letters demanding fees for the unauthorized use of copyrighted…
501(c)(3) public charities can and should be advocates for change. Public charities can express support or opposition to laws and ballot issues, they can contact lawmakers, and they can mobilize others to do the same. While 501(c)(3) public charities are…
501(c)(3) public charities can and should be advocates for change. Public charities can express opposition to laws, they can work towards change, and they can get out the vote. They are often in the best position to advocate on behalf…
Recent court cases have significant implications for charitable organizations that use race as a factor in grantmaking. Litigation in this area is evolving quickly, and charitable organizations should carefully consult with an attorney when considering grants where race is a…
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.
Unable to attend our event? Please consider making a gift in honor of PBPO’s 10th anniversary to support our next decade of impact. DONATE HERE