Posts Tagged ‘nonprofit changes’
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 MoreYou Catch My Drift? Changes in Nonprofit Organizations
Changes in nonprofit organization: how can they be handled, especially if they impact a nonprofit’s mission?
Read MoreCovid Q&A: The Nonprofit Organization Re-Opening Guide
As the world slowly (or quickly) re-opens this summer, tons of nonprofits are left wondering what their post-pandemic offices and operations will look like. That’s why I asked my friend and business law attorney Inti Martínez-Alemán of Ceiba Fôrte Law Firm to join me and answer some of the big re-opening questions for the nonprofit…
Read MoreNonprofit Mission Statement: The Mission is Your North Star
Lots of nonprofits had to change up their operations in the past year – but how do you know what changes to make? My guest Maria Huntley, Executive Director of Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, says that no matter what you decide, you first need to go back to your mission. In this episode, Maria…
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 MoreNonprofit Q&A: Listen to Your Nonprofit Treasurer!
Not everyone who works in nonprofits is an expert in handling nonprofit funds – and that’s okay! If you’re getting a gut feeling that something just isn’t right (or maybe your nonprofit treasurer is…), you should listen. This episode is a throwback to March of 2020 when hosts Jess and Meghan were joined by Jim…
Read MoreYour Brain on Uncertainty
If one word encapsulates 2020, I’d have to say it’s uncertainty. Between a global pandemic, the reignited fight against police brutality and racism, a looming recession, and an upcoming presidential election, no one knows what 2021 will look like. That kind of uncertainty infects every aspect of your decision-making, in your life and in your…
Read MoreThe New Paid Leave Law All Small Orgs Must Follow
With the coronavirus pandemic, things are changing every single day, even nonprofit employment law. It’s easy to miss out on some of the updates. So, I called my friend and colleague Chad Staul to come and talk about the new paid leave laws that go into effect today. Every small business, nonprofit or for-profit, with…
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