Join us for an online lunch-and-learn session lead by Jess Birken, host of the podcast Charity Therapy and owner of Birken Law Office, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits. This session will last 1 hour, including time for questions. The content is tailored for southwest Minnesota nonprofits.

Nonprofits love press coverage – until it’s for the wrong reasons. What can nonprofits learn from the recent Feeding Our Future scandal that rocked the nonprofit sector? Is even MORE oversight and compliance for nonprofits really the best way to protect community charitable funds? What role does a board or key staff have in protecting nonprofits from bad actors? Who holds responsibility anyway? Attorney for nonprofits, Jess Birken presents several lessons organizations of all sizes can take away from this national news sensation and FBI investigation.

We are proud to host this online training, because we know that strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving region where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The session is free to attend, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the session. If you have questions, please contact Amy at [email protected] or (320) 552-2331.

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Hi, I’m Jess Birken. I’m the owner of Birken Law Office. I help nonprofits solve problems so they can quit worrying and get back to what matters most – Their Mission. In my spare time I make videos, courses and other materials that empower nonprofits to do things right. Using the right tools, making the right connections and getting the right coaching is how we get stronger. I’m not like most attorneys, I actually have an outgoing personality, and I like to think outside the box. Let’s be real – most lawyers are boring. And most lawyers are smart people but lousy teachers. I have a masters in nonprofit management and enjoy teaching and coaching. Let’s make nonprofits better.