Survey Says…

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

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...
Eating Your Own Dog Food & Other Idioms

Eating Your Own Dog Food & Other Idioms

I think most of us can agree (hopefully) that communication solves most problems. Right? Whether you’re a new or a seasoned Executive Director, communication with your board is KEY. Kris Kewitsch from Charities Review Council...
Warning: Rant Ahead!

Warning: Rant Ahead!

All right, folks, we got a little bit snarky on this one… Today Meghan and I are tackling the toxic mentality in the nonprofit sector that we must take a vow of poverty to do...
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Can a Founder of a Nonprofit Make a Salary?

When I meet with folks who are planning to start a nonprofit, there are a couple of questions I almost always get. And, unsurprisingly, this is one of them. "If I become a nonprofit founder,...
Nonprofit board

Nonprofit Board Police: Conflicts Investigation Unit

  To a lot of folks on the nonprofit board, being accused of having a conflict of interest seems like the worst thing ever. But is it really? Introducing, the Conflicts Investigation Unit!! Meghan and...
nonprofit employment law

The Grayest Areas of Nonprofit Employment Law

When you run a nonprofit, it is crucial to have an understanding of nonprofit employment law. A nonprofit board member regularly makes flirty comments to the executive director – does this count as sexual harassment?...
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Robert’s Rules in Nonprofit Board Meetings: Your Personal Hell

Lots of nonprofit board meetings use Robert's Rules – but should they? Robert's Rules is a parliamentary procedure that's meant to keep things orderly and make it easier to make group decisions. But sometimes, Robert's...
Nonprofits are only as good as the people who run them. So what happens if you can't find talent? Nonprofit employee turnover is a problem.

The Curse of Employee Turnover

Nonprofit employee retention is crucial to a successful organization. So what happens if you can't find talented, dedicated people? Or if the awesome people you find keep leaving? Jason Viana, Executive Director of The Open...
Nonprofit Q&A: The Unpaid “Employees” Edition

Nonprofit Q&A: The Unpaid “Employees” Edition

Charles McDonald, Executive Director of Community Engagement Partners, joins us for another round of listener questions! If you lose your IRS tax exempt status, can you just switch to a for-profit? Or, how open do...

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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