Posts Tagged ‘nonprofit problems’
Let’s Get Existential
Shutting down a nonprofit organization is a whole messy process – from the legal requirements to the emotional impact, there’s a lot to consider. Meghan and I teamed up for this episode to answer your questions about nonprofit dissolution. When do you know it’s time to dissolve? What happens if you actually accomplish your mission?…
Read MoreNonprofit Time Machine
We loved our last episode with Amy Arcand from Willow Consulting so much, we asked her to come back! Problems with nonprofits happen. When nonprofits grow and change, it’s inevitable that you’re going to hit some roadblocks. In this episode, Amy and I answer questions about problems with nonprofits. And some of them are downright…
Read MoreSpace Cadets & Nonprofit Comas
“I Have a Nonprofit” Problems
Common problems faced by nonprofits may not feel so common…the good news is that Charity Therapy has answers!
Read MoreThe Gates Foundation and Divorce!
We all saw the news not too long ago that Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce – but what does that mean for the Gates Foundation? In this episode, we dive into the world of family foundations and answer the most common questions I’ve been hearing about the divorce and the Gates Foundation.…
Read More990 Filing Season!
April showers bring… May tax returns. That doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, huh? But it’s true – we’re coming up on 990 filing season for nonprofits! So while nonprofits rush to prepare their Form 990s, I’m answering listener questions about them. What do you do if a donor accuses you of filling out the…
Read MorePutting a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization in Hyper-Sleep
When you’re running a 501c3 nonprofit organization, you’re tasked with making the right decisions for it – even in the face of unexpected challenges (hello, global pandemic!). There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to deal with a crisis, so making those decisions is tough. In today’s episode, we’re answering questions from folks making some big, unplanned changes…
Read MoreNonprofit Dissolution: It’s Complicated!
Nonprofit dissolution is a difficult decision, no matter your mission. But once you make that decision, do you really know what it means to dissolve your nonprofit? Today, we answer the big questions from listeners in that exact situation: How do you know when it’s time to call it a day and close down? And…
Read MoreHelp, My Boss Tried to Kiss Me!
Join us for an episode with Kelly Rietow, HR Consultant at ROO Solutions, as we discuss people problems that nonprofits can face. What do you do if your boss is crossing boundaries during work? How can we prioritize paying nonprofit employees a living wage, what are the challenges with that, and other common problems faced…
Read MoreDo you really know what lawyers do?
What do lawyers do for nonprofits? A lot of my clients came to me for the reasons you’d expect – something got hosed up, they received a scary lawyer-letter, they were facing a HUGE problem they knew they couldn’t deal with on their own. But to be honest, I wish that wasn’t why they reached…
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