Are Nonprofits Required to File a BOI FinCEN Report?

As a small business owner or nonprofit professional, it can be EXHAUSTING to try to keep up with all the changes in the laws. I'm here to help! A new law went into effect January...

To Be or Not to Be a Nonprofit?

You want to make a difference. Therefore, you have to start a nonprofit. Or… maybe you don’t. I get it. I’m a nonprofit lawyer, so I’ve seen first-hand how much good nonprofits of all sizes...

What’s the Statement of Functional Expenses (And What’s It For?)

If you’ve ever run a business, you know how much accounting is involved. All that number-crunching doesn’t go away because you’re doing valuable work with your nonprofit. In fact, it usually gets trickier. If you’re...
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What Kind of Nonprofit Should You Start?

If I had a nickel for every time a new client meeting started with “Okay, so we want to start a 501(c)(3),” I know where I’d be right now. ????️ Cue early retirement. Or maybe...

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting – What Should Nonprofits Use?

I know accounting isn’t the #1 most exciting topic for everyone in the nonprofit world, but let’s face it: when you run a nonprofit, the money matters. There are certain rules about money and expenses...

Survey Says…

There are several different topics in the nonprofit sector that can reliably kick up some drama, and today we’re talking about a big one – nonprofit executive compensation. How much money should a nonprofit leader...

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...

Screaming into the Void

Social media for nonprofits – is it a huge opportunity, or just another task to add to your growing to-do list? I invited nonprofit social media consultant Julia Campbell to join me on this episode...

Welcome to Survivor Island

If your nonprofit has voting members, that means your members have REAL LEGAL standing and rights. So, what happens when things go sideways with a voting member? Membership association expert and CEO of Management HQ...

The Dark Side of Donations

We’re all focused on the goals and dollars when it comes to fundraising, but what about the paperwork? That’s why I invited Warren Harmon from URS Compliance to join me on this episode. Warren helps...

Birken Law Office – Law firm serving nonprofits organizations, and foundations – Birken Law

Birken Law Office – Law firm serving nonprofits organizations, and foundations – Birken Law
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