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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...
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Nonprofit Arts Organization: Should You Start One?

There's a large and thriving part of the nonprofit sector made up of nonprofit arts organizations – but not every arts organization can or should be a nonprofit arts organization. So, what's the difference really?...
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Covid 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...
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Nonprofit 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,...
Nonprofit dissolution is a difficult decision.

Nonprofit 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...
Why you should listen to your nonprofit treasurer

Nonprofit 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...
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...
Q&A: The Mystery of the Zombie Nonprofit

Q&A: The Mystery of the Zombie Nonprofit

Jess and Meghan are joined with Jason Viana, Executive Director of the Open Door, in answering another batch of nonprofit questions found on the internet.  What can you do to reanimate a nonprofit that's been...
The Nonprofit Crisis Survival Guide

The Nonprofit Crisis Survival Guide

As schools are called off for the rest of the year, toilet paper flies off the shelves, and shelter-in-place orders are announced, anxieties are high. Everyone is worried about money, jobs, health, and how to...
Nonprofit Q&A: The Common Sense Edition

Nonprofit Q&A: The Common Sense Edition

Is common sense enough to run a successful nonprofit? Spoiler alert: NO! That being said, a good dose of common sense certainly helps. In this episode, your hosts Jess and Meghan are joined by Jim...

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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