PBPA Podcast Georgia's Nonprofit and Legal Podcast by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

For nonprofits that use security or other video cameras onsite, have you considered your obligations to safeguard the privacy of individuals captured on camera and ensure the proper management of these recordings? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Sara Guercio with Alston & Bird explores legal requirements and practical tips to help your nonprofit navigate this complex landscape. Tune in to learn how to balance security and privacy effectively while maintaining compliance and trust.

While it’s not common, some organizations find it necessary to change their name. And in order to make a change, an organization must to navigate a myriad of issues, stakeholder considerations and legal steps. Before you embark on this journey, take a listen to this episode of the PBPA Podcast to learn about what you can expect. Hear about options for changing your nonprofit’s name, the pros and cons of each one, and the steps involved during our conversation with Nick Going of Honeywell Corporation.

The US Department of Labor has announced significant changes to the rules on overtime. One of the key changes is an increase in the salary threshold, which is one of the factors determining whether employees are eligible for overtime pay. The increase in the minimum salary level is substantial, and will likely result in many more employees, and even some executive directors, becoming eligible for overtime pay. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Max Bernas with Ford Harrison will answer our questions about the new overtime eligibility rules and share guidance for nonprofits to ensure timely compliance.

Since PBPA’s last podcast episode regarding DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) initiatives, there have been numerous lawsuits against nonprofits not only related to DEI employment initiatives, but also nonprofit grant-making and programming. From the Supreme Court to the circuit court right here in Atlanta, nonprofits are at the heart of many of these lawsuits. Join us in this episode of the PBPA Podcast, as Terri Stewart with Fisher Phillips and Abby Larimer with Mohawk Industries answer our questions about the current state of the legal landscape and considerations for your nonprofit’s DEI initiatives or race-based programming.

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, and recover from crises can be a critical skill for any nonprofit leader.

Join me 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.

Changes in federal student loan forgiveness were a major topic throughout 2023 and into 2024. As employees grapple with repayment, your nonprofit could assist them with loan reimbursement through what is called an Employee Assistance Program. Join us as Rob Daily with Kilpatrick Townsend explores how nonprofits can assist their employees with student loans, both in the short-term with EAPs and the long-term through other benefits.