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Nonprofit Myth Busters: Episode 3 — how to start a nonprofit with reasonable expectations

Are you dreaming about starting a nonprofit? That’s great! Maybe you aren’t sure whether a nonprofit is the right vehicle for your big…

Mar 5, 2018

Nonprofit Myth Busters: Episode 3 — how to start a nonprofit with reasonable expectations

Mar 5, 2018

Jessica Birken

Nonprofit Myth Busters: How to set up a board of directors (episode 2)

If you’re here, you’re probably thinking about starting a charity. Did you catch the first episode of Nonprofit Myth Busters and are…

Feb 5, 2018

Nonprofit Myth Busters: How to set up a board of directors (episode 2)

Feb 5, 2018

Jessica Birken

Nonprofit Myth Busters: Why starting a nonprofit may not be right for you

So, you want to start a charity? Exciting! If you’re like most of the people I work with, then you have been dreaming and planning and…

Jan 22, 2018

Nonprofit Myth Busters: Why starting a nonprofit may not be right for you

Jan 22, 2018

Jessica Birken

Give to the Max Day: Totally Fabulous or Total Flop?

Give to the Max Day was two weeks ago in Minnesota. Every year, GiveMN does a great job to support, encourage, and facilitate giving, but…

Nov 28, 2017

Nov 28, 2017

Jessica Birken

Things to Know About Having an Attorney on your Board

Are you thinking about inviting a lawyer to serve on your nonprofit board? Has an attorney that is passionate about your mission approached…

Sep 11, 2017

Sep 11, 2017

Jessica Birken

How to Build an Award-Winning Law Firm Website

Lawyerist Podcast #131 with Jess Birken

Aug 15, 2017

How to Build an Award-Winning Law Firm Website

Aug 15, 2017

Jessica Birken

Why you should think twice about board service — Part 3: What to do before you join (or course…

Up to this point I have covered in detail most of the key areas you need to consider before joining a board as an attorney, so are you…

Jun 9, 2017

Why you should think twice about board service — Part 3: What to do before you join (or course…

Jun 9, 2017

Jessica Birken

Why you should think twice about board service — Part 2: How to avoid breaking the ethics rules

In Part 1 of this series I discussed some key areas to consider as an attorney before joining an organization’s board including: knowing…

May 25, 2017

Why you should think twice about board service — Part 2: How to avoid breaking the ethics rules

May 25, 2017

Jessica Birken

Why you should think twice about board service — Part 1: The risk of wearing two hats

Attorneys are frequently approached by nonprofit organizations looking for board members. Not only because they think all attorneys are…

May 9, 2017

Why you should think twice about board service — Part 1: The risk of wearing two hats

May 9, 2017

Jessica Birken

Jessica Birken

I'm an attorney and consultant. I help nonprofits and artists solve problems so they can stop worrying and get back to what matters most -- The Work.

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