Lobbying as a 501(c)(3) Organization: Yes You Can! (Sometimes)
Lobbying as a c(3) is like eating puffer fish sushi - it can be great, but just be verrrrry careful you know what you’re doing.
Founderitis Is Not a Flower
Founderitis is a serious condition that infects nonprofit founders who struggle to cede control of the organization to the board, as the law requires.
Lions, Tigers, and Executive Committees, Oh My!
Board committees can be great, but they - especially executive committees - can get scary if they’re not constrained by the board.
O Captain! My Captain! What exactly is a board chair supposed to do?
A nonprofit can only be as good as its board chair - but few people really know what the job entails.
The Three Amigos of Nonprofits: Directors, Officers, and Incorporators
Directors, Officers, and Incorporators are often confused, but each plays a distinct role and assumes different responsibilities in the creation and governance of a nonprofit.
My First Question for Clients Forming a Nonprofit: Do You Want a Baby?
If the answer is "yes", then going the nonprofit route is not only ill-advised, but might be very painful in the long run.