Like me, you all have probably noticed a big increase in the number of conversations on data measurement, collection and use by nonprofits. Personally, the more I’ve read about it the more I start to wonder if we’ll see these conversations hop over from the best practice side onto the legal side. I say this [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsThere are two Texas events coming up that nonprofits will want to take note of: RISE Week Austin: Every year RISE Week Austin crowdsources experts from around the country to host sessions on all kinds of topics (funding, grants, business models, legal issues, you name it) around the city. As if this wasn’t cool enough, [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsFor those in the Greater Houston, or surrounding areas, I’ll be leading a discussion on nonprofit governance titled “Nonprofit Governance: What It Is And What Is Expected” on 03/28 at the Houston Arts Alliance. I’ll go over the typical topics like governance policies, board governance, duties and obligations, reviews, processes etc. But I’ll also take [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsWhenever the topic of a hire comes up, especially a first hire, the conversation tends to go like this: Organization: By the way, we’re looking into hiring our first (insert position)…sooooo excited. Me: Fantastic! Have you spoken with someone in HR or someone that does employment law? Organization: Eh. No. We’re just going to have [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsOkay, okay. Last contracts post…..for now. But in all fairness, this deluge of posts comes from the surprisingly large amount of questions I’m getting from organizations about contracts. From how to draft them to which contracts to use it seems organizations are starting to get hip to reality; nonprofits are a business and have to [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsSo often I’m asked to comment on things that are strategic. And it can be extremely tough to navigate that thin line between advising on legal strategy and stepping over into business strategy. For example, when helping with formation I may get asked about name choice or strategic planning; both of which I feel are [...]
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So I was recently “inspired” by a contract I received a few nights ago from a local organization. I’m not exaggerating when I say looking at it for five minutes forced me to lay it down, center myself and breathe (the ED and I had a laugh about it the next morning so don’t feel [...]
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