Jessica Birken
I help nonprofits solve problems so they can stop worrying and focus on what matters most – The Mission.
Attorney & Consultant
Jessica Birken
I help nonprofits and arts organizations solve problems so they can stop worrying and focus on what matters most – The Work.
Start a Nonprofit
Starting a nonprofit is exciting…and intimidating! There are so many choices to make. Should you start a nonprofit or a for-profit? If you start a nonprofit then how do you get income tax exemption? So many forms – ugh! What are the steps involved?
- Incorporation
- Drafting articles & bylaws
- IRS income tax exemption
- State sales tax exemption
Crisis Management
Help! Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Nonprofits have emergencies too. At mission-centered organizations, PR is important. You need to act fast and get sound advice to make sure donors are assured that the right things are happening.
- Board conflicts
- Public relations
- Legal threats
- People problems
Risk Management
Running a nonprofit is like any other business – full of paperwork! You're doing this because you love The Work not the paperwork. But, with great programming comes great responsibility – to make sure deals get done well. Protect your organization.
- Contracts
- Leases
- Buy / sell property
- Policies & procedures
Clients
Clients
