Follow the Money

Follow the Money

Author: Jess Birken, MNM, JD February 24, 2023 Duration: 21:22

Just because your organization is striving to do good, thatdoesn'tmean you're exempt from having todeal with trolls and scammers. There's no scam exemption application you can file! So, what can YOU doto make sure the nonprofit is protected? Tune into this episode where Meghan and I break down a fewcommon scams thattarget nonprofits and how to outsmart the fraudsters.

 

Ever find yourself wishing for a direct line to seasoned nonprofit leaders, a chance to unpack the real challenges that don’t make it into the glossy annual reports? Charity Therapy is that conversation. With host Jess Birken, who brings her background as a lawyer and a Master of Nonprofit Management to the table, each session feels like pulling up a chair with a trusted advisor. The discussions move beyond theory, tackling the granular details of operations that leaders actually face-whether it’s navigating a tricky IRS compliance question, rebuilding a fundraising strategy from the ground up, or managing the complex interpersonal dynamics that define any mission-driven team. This podcast digs into the operational heart of the sector, offering pragmatic insights you can apply directly to your own work. It’s a resource built on the understanding that running a nonprofit is a continuous practice of problem-solving, and Jess guides these explorations with clarity and a deep respect for the work. Tune in for honest dialogue that treats the daily grind of management as the serious and nuanced craft that it is.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
129: Varying Degrees of F'd Up | Giving Up Your IRS Nonprofit Status [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:44
On today's episode of Charity Therapy, we're diving right in with a big question - what REALLY makes a nonprofit a nonprofit? (Spoiler alert - it's more than just the IRS status!) If you ever wondered if a nonprofit shou…
125: True Crime Mukbangs | Understanding Scammy Nonprofits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
In this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are diving into the wild world where nonprofits and for-profit businesses collide. Ever wondered what happens when one person owns both a nonprofit and a business? Spoiler…
124: Oxford Comma Drama | The Role of a Nonprofit Board of Directors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:41
On this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are diving headfirst into the tricky world of nonprofit boards. You're not alone if you've ever wondered why your board seems more like a roadblock than a support system.…