Nonprofit Everything

<p>Upcoming tax law changes mean that there could be a lot of unexpected gifts hitting before December 31st this year. How do we keep windfalls from ratcheting up board expectations for years afterwards? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we hear from a volunteer who has been treated very badly, and have an actual disagreement about whether or not to use AI to compile notes from a board meeting! Thanks for joining us, and set your &#8220;point of action&#8221; to remind yourself to send a question to [email protected]!</p> <h5>Topics:</h5> <ul> <li>How do you manage an &#8220;outlier&#8221; year? &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>What should I do if an organization doesn&#8217;t want my volunteer help? &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>Should we let AI generate our board minutes? &#8211; skip to this question</li> </ul> <h5>Mentioned this week:</h5> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-everything/id1393122458?ls=1&amp;mt=2">Review us on Apple Podcasts!</a><br /> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xHPGsIdTzgD8xhQZvN5Zv">Review us on Spotify!</a><br /> <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nonprofit-everything-685684">Review us on Podchaser!</a><br /> <a href="https://discord.gg/mfakwwEdyW">Hang out with us on Discord!</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/ask-a-question/">Ask us a question</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/want-to-sponsor-nonprofit-everything/">Sponsor the podcast</a></p>

<p>Wait, now a board member wants us to *not* run like a business? I&#8217;m so confused. But Stacey and Andy can help! Also this week, we talk about disengaged board members who refuse to step down, and what kinds of smart questions to ask when vetting bookkeepers and CPAs for your nonprofit. We really appreciate all our listeners (this Thanksgiving we&#8217;re thankful for you!) As always, send questions to [email protected].</p> <h5>Topics:</h5> <ul> <li>Now it&#8217;s &#8220;<strong>Don&#8217;t</strong> run your nonprofit like a business?&#8221; &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>What should we ask when vetting our first bookkeeper/CPA? &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>Dealing with disengaged board members who refuse to resign! &#8211; skip to this question</li> </ul> <h5>Mentioned this week:</h5> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-everything/id1393122458?ls=1&amp;mt=2">Review us on Apple Podcasts!</a><br /> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xHPGsIdTzgD8xhQZvN5Zv">Review us on Spotify!</a><br /> <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nonprofit-everything-685684">Review us on Podchaser!</a><br /> <a href="https://discord.gg/mfakwwEdyW">Hang out with us on Discord!</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/ask-a-question/">Ask us a question</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/want-to-sponsor-nonprofit-everything/">Sponsor the podcast</a></p>

<p>What legal risks does a person take on when they agree to be a nonprofit treasurer? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about different generational takes on PTO policies (how exciting!) and some practical advice about who has to keep the random donor swag at their house. Thanks for joining us this week, and do not forget to send any and all nonprofit questions to [email protected]!</p> <h5>Topics:</h5> <ul> <li>Do I have to keep the swag at my house? &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>Younger employees are abusing PTO! Help! &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>What legal risks should a prospective nonprofit treasurer be aware of? &#8211; skip to this question</li> </ul> <h5>Mentioned this week:</h5> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-everything/id1393122458?ls=1&amp;mt=2">Review us on Apple Podcasts!</a><br /> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xHPGsIdTzgD8xhQZvN5Zv">Review us on Spotify!</a><br /> <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nonprofit-everything-685684">Review us on Podchaser!</a><br /> <a href="https://discord.gg/mfakwwEdyW">Hang out with us on Discord!</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/ask-a-question/">Ask us a question</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/want-to-sponsor-nonprofit-everything/">Sponsor the podcast</a></p>

<p>I think I&#8217;m being forced to retire. Everybody keeps talking about succession planning, but this nonprofit is my baby! Stacey and Andy can definitely help. Also this week, we talk about how to keep your head above water when there is *a lot* going on and all of it is important. Thanks for joining us this week, and don&#8217;t forget to send all of your nonprofit related questions to [email protected].</p> <h5>Topics:</h5> <ul> <li>Why does everybody keep asking me about succession planning? &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>When everything is urgent, how can we do it all? &#8211; skip to this question</li> </ul> <h5>Mentioned this week:</h5> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-everything/id1393122458?ls=1&amp;mt=2">Review us on Apple Podcasts!</a><br /> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xHPGsIdTzgD8xhQZvN5Zv">Review us on Spotify!</a><br /> <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nonprofit-everything-685684">Review us on Podchaser!</a><br /> <a href="https://discord.gg/mfakwwEdyW">Hang out with us on Discord!</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/ask-a-question/">Ask us a question</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/want-to-sponsor-nonprofit-everything/">Sponsor the podcast</a></p>

<p>Is it possible to convince a resistant board that a merger is necessary to save the nonprofit from a &#8220;long, slow death?&#8221; Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, a Board Chair faces a tough ethical and financial conflict: A major donor&#8217;s substantial pledge is contingent on replacing the CEO/ED! What&#8217;s the right move when the board already has performance concerns? Thanks for joining us this week and don&#8217;t forget to send your nonprofit-related questions to [email protected].</p> <h5>Topics:</h5> <ul> <li>How do I convince my board that a merger is a good idea? &#8211; skip to this question</li> <li>Help! A donor&#8217;s big gift is contingent on firing the ED! &#8211; skip to this question</li> </ul> <h5>Mentioned this week:</h5> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-everything/id1393122458?ls=1&amp;mt=2">Review us on Apple Podcasts!</a><br /> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xHPGsIdTzgD8xhQZvN5Zv">Review us on Spotify!</a><br /> <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nonprofit-everything-685684">Review us on Podchaser!</a><br /> <a href="https://discord.gg/mfakwwEdyW">Hang out with us on Discord!</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/ask-a-question/">Ask us a question</a><br /> <a href="https://nonprofiteverything.com/want-to-sponsor-nonprofit-everything/">Sponsor the podcast</a></p>