089: Midwestern Shame Spirals

<p dir="ltr">In this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I dive into the often-misunderstood world of conflicts of interest in nonprofits. What is a conflict, really? Is it a terrible, horrible, egregious situation to be avoided at all costs?! Hint: no! Not all conflicts are evil, and not everything people call a conflict of interest actually is one.. In this episode, you'll learn what to do (and what not to do) when a conflict of interest comes up in your nonprofit work.</p> <p dir="ltr">We’ll also tackle a listener’s question about a board member's support of another organization - is that a conflict? Plus, what happens when board members and staff members are all the same people? </p> <p dir="ltr">Don't miss this episode that will help you better understand and manage nonprofit conflicts of interest! Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit pro or just dipping your toes into the world of charitable organizations, we’re here to help guide you through these tricky waters with empathy, humor, and practical advice.</p> <h3 dir="ltr">In this episode, you will hear:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is a conflict of interest</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What’s NOT a conflict of interest</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The problems that can come up when a board member is also paid staff</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of due diligence when you’re thinking about joining a nonprofit board</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why you NEED a solid conflicts policy</li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">Resources from this Episode</h3> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Birken Law Email list: <a href= "https://birkenlaw.com/signup/">https://birkenlaw.com/signup/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/birkenlaw">https://www.facebook.com/birkenlaw</a></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Follow and Review:</h3> <p dir="ltr">We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could