137: This Is Not Mad Men | Advice for Executive Directors Managing Their Board with David Rhode

Welcome to this episode of Charity Therapy! I'm Jess Birken, and today we're diving into the wild world of nonprofit leadership. I've got David Rhode, a super-smart nonprofit coach and author, joining me to give...

136: Please Sir, Can I Have Some More? | How to Thrive in Nonprofit Fundraising in 2025

Welcome to another episode of Charity Therapy, this time with the incredible Patrick Kirby! Together, we’re taking the fear out of fundraising. Patrick is here to help us shake off those common fundraising myths that...

135: One Big Nugget | What Nonprofits Need to Know About DEI & Trump’s Executive Order

It's Jess Birken here, and I'm thrilled to have you join me and Meghan for this episode of Charity Therapy. We're diving into the world of DEI (that's diversity, equity, and inclusion), specifically about the...

134: Witchcraft Ceremonies & Monster Truck Shows | Dissolving a Nonprofit with an SBA Disaster Loan

On today’s episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are diving into nonprofit closures, especially when those COVID-19 EIDL loans are involved. If you’ve ever wondered what to do when your nonprofit has to shut...

133: We’re All Pre-Fired | Hiring an Interim Executive Director with Roger Meyer

In this episode of Charity Therapy, let’s talk nonprofit leadership transitions! I'm your host, Jess Birken, and I've teamed up with Roger Meyer from Mighty Consulting to tackle the big questions: What happens when your...

132: Bigger and Better | Can the Trump Administration Target Nonprofits?

In this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are answering the big question - can the Trump administration target nonprofits?. We’re getting real about the fears of funding cuts and increased scrutiny, and dive...

131: Everything Turned Out Fine? | Major Funding Changes with the Trump Administration

Hey there, it's Jess, and I'm so glad you're tuning in to this episode of Charity Therapy. We're diving into the choppy waters of nonprofit funding, especially with all the political changes shaking things up....

130: Pleasantries & Pontificating | Great Nonprofit Board Meetings with Maria Huntley

Hey there, it's Jess Birken, your go-to nonprofit law buddy, here to save you from those endless board meetings that make you want to pull your hair out! In this episode of Charity Therapy, I'm...

129: Varying Degrees of F’d Up | Giving Up Your IRS Nonprofit Status

On today’s episode of Charity Therapy, we’re diving right in with a big question - what REALLY makes a nonprofit a nonprofit? (Spoiler alert - it’s more than just the IRS status!) If you ever...

128: Don’t Let Rich People Boss You Around | Do Grants Make the Nonprofit Worth It

In this episode of Charity Therapy, we’re answering the big question - what even the nonprofit industrial complex? We’re pulling back the curtain on those nonprofits that seem more focused on keeping the lights on...

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