Nonprofit Risk Management

Protect Your Mission

with Proactive Legal Support

Protect Your Mission with Proactive Legal Support

Are legal worries stealing time away from your mission?

You work at a nonprofit to make a difference—not because you’re an expert in nonprofit laws or IRS rules. And yet, as a dedicated leader, you know that the only way to deliver the mission is to make sure the organization is strong.

Nonprofits, no matter the size, have more in common with a Fortune-500 company than a lemonade stand. With so many extra rules and regulations, sometimes it’s hard to know whether you’re on the right path.

A Nonprofit Session is the perfect fit to help with governance issues, IRS troubles, compliance questions, strategic growth, and so much more.

I’m here to help, so you can stay focused on your mission.

Schedule Your Strategy Session

Go from uncertainty to a plan of action – in 1 hour.

Whether you’re planning for a big change, dealing with a scary problem, or just looking for some clarity, I can help. When you book an Nonprofit Strategy Session with me (Jess Birken) we will:

  • Identify any hidden risks threatening your nonprofit
  • Do a health check-up on the org to make sure that we’re in good standing
  • Answer your questions to put those nagging worries to bed
  • Create a clear action plan for the way forward

You'll leave with peace of mind and some clear next steps – two things that a Google search just can’t give you.

Schedule Your Strategy Session

I’ll be a partner in your mission.

Other lawyers sometimes get caught up in quoting the statute or hearing themselves talk (#SorryNotSorry). Not here. At Birken Law, I’m here for your work. I love getting to know my clients and being a strategic partner in the mission.

Anybody can draft up a one-off document or hand out some general opinions, but the best way to level up your work is to have a strong relationship with a deep expert you trust. I can be that person for you and your organization.

When we work together, you'll get:

  • Plain-language advice that makes legal information accessible and understandable
  • Win-win solutions that work for you and preserve important relationship
  • Forward momentum instead of legal roadblocks
  • Confidence in your decisions that radiates to your board and team

Common topics we can explore in an Experienced Nonprofit Strategy Session:

  • Board governance questions
  • IRS tax exempt status rules
  • Annual compliance requirements
  • Organizational growing pains
  • Membership issues
  • Fiscal sponsorship relationships
  • Contract, MOU, and partnership questions
  • Government compliance
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How We Work Together

You've probably noticed that Birken Law isn’t like other law firms. We care about you as a person AND a professional, and we’re invested in making sure that your nonprofit succeeds.

The Experienced Nonprofit Strategy Session is our first step to work together. You'll leave the meeting with your questions answered and a clear vision for how to move forward.

After the session, you'll have the choice to work with Birken Law Office. You can join our innovative legal program or nonprofits, and we'll be part of your extended team helping you to work toward your mission.

Have questions? We have answers! Schedule a free 15-minute call with our New Client Guide anytime.

 

Want to get to know us more first?

Check out our podcast: Charity Therapy!

We put together a YouTube playlist of our favorite podcast episodes for existing orgs. Listen to get to know Jess Birken and Meghan Heitkamp – plus you’ll hear the kind of advice our clients get.

Check Out The Podcast