Charity Therapy

When is it time to give up and admit that it's just not working. In this episode Jess and the Birken Law team talk about giving up the ghost on a failed nonprofit; boards that throw in the towel; terminating problem members; an ED that needs to stop using her personal bank account; and, whether you should kill your volunteer program. • Follow me on SoundCloud • Join me on Facebook • Subscribe to my newsletter

It's holiday time - the season for turkey, big retail deals and...charity donations! How do YOU decide who to give to? Does facebook tell you which  nonprofits are naughty and nice?  In this episode we talk about how nonprofits that succeed are often under fire from unfriendly elves. Be a seasonal smarty and listen to this one! • Join me on Facebook • Subscribe to my newsletter

In this episode of Charity Therapy, we're taking on the tricky world of conflicts of interest in the nonprofit sector. Have you ever wondered if having family or friends on your board is okay or whether hiring a board member's offspring to build your website might raise some eyebrows? Don't fret - you're not alone! We're all about busting myths and providing clear, simple information on this often misunderstood topic. Let's talk about conflicts of interest - and no, I don’t mean your

Welcome, folks! You're tuning into our very first episode of the Charity Therapy podcast. I'm your host, Jess Birken, attorney and the owner at Birken Law Office, and I’m joined by my super cool co-host and wing woman, Meghan. I’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for most of my professional life, and I can’t wait to share it all with you. You know - the ups, downs, and those pesky curveballs - that this sector tends to throw at us.  In this episode, we introduce ourselves, and you'll hear all about