Nonprofit Counsel Podcast

By May Harris

Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Image by May Harris

Category: Non-Profit

Open in Apple Podcasts


Open RSS feed


Open Website


Rate for this podcast

Subscribers: 0
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 38

Description

Are you ready to start a nonprofit, navigate the legal process of securing tax exempt status, or become a more confident nonprofit leader? The Nonprofit Counsel Podcast is your trusted guide for nonprofit leadership, nonprofit law, board governance, and nonprofit management. Designed for nonprofit founders, executive directors, nonprofit leaders, board members, and social impact entrepreneurs, this podcast delivers practical insights and expert strategies to help you build, lead, and grow a mission-driven organization. Host May L. Harris, Esq., MA, brings her expertise as a nationally recognized nonprofit attorney, strategist, and founder of FPLG and the Nonprofit Counsel Leadership Accelerator to every episode. She explores the legal and operational challenges nonprofit leaders face, offering step-by-step support whether you're starting a nonprofit, managing complex board governance, launching a fundraising campaign, or navigating compliance issues. At the heart of the show is a commitment to empowering nonprofit leaders with confidence and clarity. May draws from over twenty five of experience in nonprofit law, nonprofit management, and organizational development to bring you lessons you can immediately apply. You'll hear about real-world nonprofit legal challenges, nonprofit leadership tips for sustainable growth, and best practices to keep your organization compliant, accountable, and impactful. In partnership with the Nonprofit Counsel Leadership Accelerator, the podcast goes even deeper. This innovative program offers live coaching, legal templates, and hands-on guidance for nonprofit founders, executives, and board members looking to skip the guesswork and accelerate their results. The Accelerator is a game changing companion to the podcast, helping you build a strong legal and operational foundation so you can focus on what matters, your mission. Whether you're still dreaming about starting a nonprofit or you're already managing a thriving tax exempt organization, this podcast is here to meet you where you are. Learn how to communicate your purpose clearly, strengthen your board governance practices, manage nonprofit finances, and lead with integrity. Episodes also cover common pitfalls in nonprofit compliance, successful nonprofit fundraising strategies, and how to structure your nonprofit organization for long term sustainability. Join a growing community of nonprofit leaders, change makers, and mission driven founders who are building organizations that serve with purpose and lead with confidence. Subscribe to the Nonprofit Counsel Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and start mastering the business of doing good. Start smart. Lead strong. Create lasting impact. About the Host: May L. Harris, Esq., MA is a nationally recognized expert in nonprofit law and founder of For Purpose Law Group (FPLG). Since launching FPLG in 2012, she has helped thousands of organizations across the U.S. navigate tax-exempt status, nonprofit compliance, and sustainable growth. Her practice focuses on nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, social enterprise law, and charitable planning. May began her legal career in intellectual property before discovering a passion for the nonprofit sector while forming a school organization for her son. Realizing how underserved nonprofits were in legal guidance, she shifted her focus and earned a Master's in Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Today, FPLG is a trusted legal partner to mission-driven organizations nationwide, known for aligning legal strategy with purpose and impact. Learn More: Nonprofit Counsel Leadership Accelerator : https://leadershipaccelerator.nonprofitcounsel.com/ For Purpose Law Group https://www.fplglaw.com Nonprofit Counsel Website https://nonprofitcounsel.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadsI57R2z0YixANGZpHFSMmQ6Kpny1rEsI4wryyzH5u0IrCdFffxo0Xh1DBHQ_aem_8ZPyNUuB_hnAXN_xlL_d_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nonprofitcounsel/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nonprofit-counsel/

Episode Date
Responsible Bravery: Nonprofits in a Time of Declining Democracy with Vu Le
Mar 03, 2026
Digital Strategies in the Nonprofit World with Michael Stein
Feb 17, 2026
Beyond the Rugby Pitch: Stewardship, Community, and Nonprofit Leadership with Danny Barrett
Feb 03, 2026
Donor-Advised Funds: Flexibility, Impact, and the Future with Ted Hart
Jan 20, 2026
From Survival to Service: Resilience in Nonprofit Fundraising with Ken Miller
Jan 06, 2026
How to Effectively Mobilize Your Nonprofit Volunteers with Rachael Orose
Dec 16, 2025
From Running to Building: A Nonprofit Mindset Shift with JP Berrizbeitia
Dec 02, 2025
Nonprofit Advocacy & Psychological Safety In Crisis with John Van Cleef
Nov 18, 2025
Why Specialist Expertise for Nonprofits Matters with Mike Payne
Nov 04, 2025
Fixing Fires: How Nonprofits Can Turn Crisis Into Stability with T. Hampton Dohrman
Oct 21, 2025
Leading With Courage Through Uncertainty With Sarah Tuakli Cooper
Oct 07, 2025
Redefining Philanthropy & Board Service | Ryan Ponsford on Nonprofit Strategy and Giving with Purpose
Sep 17, 2024
Fighting Food Insecurity with Community Power | Tania Marino on Nonprofit Strategy & Food Waste Solutions
Aug 27, 2024
Starting a Nonprofit with Confidence | Traci DeForge on Strategy, Fundraising & Board Governance
Aug 13, 2024
Nonprofit Marketing Strategies that Drive Donor Engagement | Jules Taggart on Storytelling & Stakeholder Outreach
Jul 30, 2024
How to Start and Grow Nonprofit Fundraising | Donor Engagement Strategies with Kelly McLaughlin
May 21, 2024
Nonprofit Endowments, Investments & AI Adoption with Kate Azar
May 07, 2024
The Future of Nonprofit Policy: Advocacy, Funding & Leadership with Geoff Green
Apr 23, 2024
Top Nonprofit Board Mistakes and How Executive Directors Can Fix Them with Dr. Crystal Trull
Apr 09, 2024
Impact Investing & Social Enterprise: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know with Dr. Paula Cordeiro
Mar 26, 2024
Strategic Planning That Actually Works: Turning Nonprofit Visions Into Action with Andrea Ortega
Mar 12, 2024
Executive Search Secrets for Nonprofits: Building Teams That Last with Trevor Blair
Feb 27, 2024
Nonprofit CEOs Don't Have to Lead Alone – Coaching & Masterminds Explained with Mike Gellman
Feb 13, 2024
Starting a Nonprofit? Public Charity vs. Private Foundation Explained with Danika Mendrygal
Jan 30, 2024
Nonprofit Law, Boards, and Form 990 Masterclass with Genevra Williams
Jan 16, 2024
Building Smart Nonprofits: Sustainability and Mission Success with David O'Brien and Matthew Craig
Jan 02, 2024
Fractional CFOs Help Nonprofits Thrive- Here's How with Rick Dahlseid
Dec 19, 2023
Legal Compliance for Nonprofits: Gene Takagi on Governance, Conflicts of Interest, and the Future of Philanthropy
Nov 28, 2023
Nonprofit Law Explained: Compliance, Boards & Executive Pay Made Simple with Jacob Zerkle
Nov 07, 2023
Ethics, Boards, and Fundraising: Nonprofit Best Practices with Nicole Miller-Coleman
Oct 24, 2023
Nonprofit Finance Made Simple: Controls, Compliance & Smart Growth with Terell Turner
Oct 10, 2023
Mastering Nonprofit Fundraising Events: Why Galas Succeed (or Fail) with AJ Steinberg
Sep 26, 2023
Advocacy, Strategy, and Governance: How Nonprofits Can Influence Policy with Pat Libby
Sep 12, 2023
How to Build an Engaged Nonprofit Board: Leadership, Strategy & Your Why with Dr. Lyn Corbett
Aug 29, 2023
Starting a Nonprofit the Right Way with Dr. Laura Deitrick | 501(c)(3) Status & IRS Tips
Jul 18, 2023
Nonprofit Risk Exposed: Bill Brennan on Insurance Coverage Every Board Needs to Know
Jul 18, 2023
Starting a Nonprofit with Purpose: May Harris on the Mission Behind Nonprofit Leadership
Jul 18, 2023
Nonprofit Counsel Podcast Trailer
Jul 11, 2023