Charity Therapy
What if you could hang out with experienced nonprofit professionals and ask them your burning questions about the day-to-day life of nonprofits? What if you could take their wisdom and bring it back to your organization, for free? That's what we do on Charity Therapy. Hosted by Jess Birken - owner and lawyer at Birken Law Office. Every episode is an in-depth look at how to run a nonprofit, from fundraising to IRS woes to people problems and more! Our goal is to empower nonprofits to achieve your mission by doing things right.
Episodes
Finding a lawyer should not feel harder than solving the legal problem itself. And yet, here we are.
In this episode, Meghan and I talk about something that comes up constantly in my nonprofit law practice: how nonprofit leaders and boards actually find a good lawyer and how to tell whether someone is the right f...
Nonprofits are tax-exempt, so lots of people assume that nonprofits don't have to worry about taxes ever. Right???? Well, not quite Read more
You're getting donations for a nonprofit – and that's great! But sometimes generosity comes with strings you never expected.
In this episode, Meghan and I dig into the wild world of donor gifts and why nonprofits need clear guardrails to protect themselves from gifts that actually hurt the nonprofit.
Think an audit is something to fear for your nonprofit? I get it! But what if it's actually a powerful tool for growth?
In this episode, I sit down with nonprofit auditor Read more
If your team is exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly working nights and weekends, you might be dealing with more than a scheduling issue. You might be dealing with a culture problem that is hurting your mission.
In this episode, I invited my friend and people strategy expert Rachel Platt of Plattinum Consulting...
You've got a great business idea, people want to donate to help, and you're thinking… "What if I just start a nonprofit?" Hold up — let's talk about it.
In this episode, Meghan and I tackle one of the most common (and most frustrating) misconceptions out there — when entrepreneurs try to mix business ventures wit...
Nonprofit HR can be messy — but it doesn't have to be. Let's talk about when it's time to call in reinforcements (and what "reinforcements" actually look like).
I sat down with Read more
If your board hasn't met in ten months, that's not just awkward — it's a big problem.
In this episode, Meghan and I dive into a basic (but often overlooked) part of nonprofit governance: how often a board needs to meet, and what happens when it doesn't.
Real Listener Qu...
Think a PEO will solve all your nonprofit's HR headaches? Not so fast — the fine print might surprise you.
In this episode, I'm joined by HR consultant Jess Holst from Aligned HRC to answer a listener's question about whether a professional employer organization (PEO) is the right solution for their growing nonprofit.
Worried your nonprofit's DEI programs might be illegal now? You're not alone — and I can bet you won't be able to find the right answer on social media.
In this episode, I'm joined by Megan Fuciarelli from US2 Consulting to dig into what the latest EEOC guidance actually means for nonprofits trying to foster inclusion.
Think your nonprofit's old emails and files are harmless? Think again. What you keep — and what you don't — could save or sink your organization.
It's Jess Birken here, and I'm back with my co-host Meghan tackling a topic that sounds boring but is way more important than you think: data retention policies and how...
If your business is struggling, can you save it by turning it into a nonprofit? Short answer: probably not.
It's Jess Birken here, and I'm back with my co-host Meghan tackling a super common question from business owners who think running a nonprofit might be an easier path.
Have you heard? The IRS just gave churches the green light to endorse political candidates.
It's Jess Birken here, and I'm back with my co-host Meghan to dig into a recent IRS policy change that could shake up the nonprofit and political landscape.
What would you do if you inherited a nonprofit… with 20 years of missing paperwork?
It's Jess Birken here, and I'm back with my co-host Meghan to dig into one of the messiest listener questions yet. A nonprofit has been operating off the radar for decades, and it's time to figure out what happens next.
Your nonprofit's 501(c)(3) status just got revoked – now what? Don't panic! Your organization still exists, but here's what you need to know.
It's Jess Birken here, and I'm back with co-host Meghan to tackle one of the most common (and scary-sounding) nonprofit disasters: losing your tax-exempt status.
Real Listener Question: "Our 501(c)(3) was revoked last year, and we...
Nonprofits - how do YOU communicate about the dreaded "overhead" expenses? You know that pie chart everyone uses to show how much money goes directly to programs? Yeah, I want to toss it out the window. We'll talk about why those "eight cents" on the dollar that cover essential administrative expenses are not wasted but actually crucial for keeping your nonprofit running smoothly.
In this episode, we're ta...
On this episode of Charity Therapy, we're answering the big question on a LOT of nonprofit leaders' minds - what can the president really do to a nonprofit? We're getting to the answer, but first - remember to take a deep breath and take care of yourself before taking any action for your nonprofit!
There's a lot of fear and uncertainty about what kind of measures the Trump administration could take against...
Welcome to another episode of Charity Therapy, where we tackle the chaos we're all experiencing at the IRS.
In this episode, we're diving into the bewildering world of nonprofit tax exemptions. Imagine the IRS as a maze, and we're here to help you navigate it without losing your mind. We'll unpack why things are moving slower than molasses, from the recent leadership shuffle to the current eight-month wait...
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