In addition to serving on the boards of directors of nonprofit organizations that enrich the metro Atlanta community, BFV’s attorneys serve as legal counsel for nonprofit organizations and associations. Recognizing that social ventures are particularly concerned about the cost of legal services, BFV prides itself on providing the most efficient, cost-effective representation possible.

At the inception of a nonprofit or social enterprise, BFV assists with:

• The nonprofit incorporation process;


• Approval of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status;


• Preparation of articles of incorporation and bylaws, and


• Development of board member and employee policies that comply with federal and state regulations.

As a venture matures, BFV provides support on issues such as:

• Implementation of social responsibility campaigns;


• Maintenance of tax-exempt status;


• Earned income strategies that avoid jeopardizing tax-exemption;


• Negotiations involving joint venture projects, public-private partnerships and corporations, and


• Legal implications of new developments in nonprofit and social enterprise policy and practice.