How to Start a Nonprofit Legally and Avoid Early Mistakes
501c Suite Podcast
501c Suite Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders
501c Suite is a nonprofit podcast for leaders & founders to learn actionable, bite-sized education on topics they are expected to know, but are often given no training on. We know that when nonprofits are given the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, everyone wins. So whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional looking to step up your game or someone who is thinking about starting a nonprofit, 501c Suite is the podcast for you. You’ll learn about:
Legal & Compliance Questions
Board Best Practices
Managing Day-to-Day Risk
Finance & Accounting
Starting a Nonprofit
Updates to Rules & Laws
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Meet Your Host: Olivia Cloer
Olivia Cloer is the Interim CEO of Charitable Allies, a nonprofit law firm that serves over 2,000 nonprofit organizations nationwide. With experience in the nonprofit world including volunteer coordination, grant writing, program operations, fundraising, automation, and finance, Olivia is well-versed in the many hats nonprofit leaders wear. Olivia is the author of one book, with the 2nd titled How to Start a Nonprofit set for release in 2026. She holds a certification as a Salesforce Administrator, a BA in Communications and English from DePauw University, and is a Class VII Fellow of the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation. Join her on the podcast as she dives into the critical skills nonprofit leaders need and answers common questions about legal, finance and more.
Recurring Guest: Robert Miller
Robert Miller is the Managing Attorney of Charitable Allies. For nearly a decade, Robert Miller has served nonprofit organizations as their trusted legal counsel and advisor. His extensive experience in nonprofit law includes a $45 million dollar merger, program-related investment for a $65 million dollar multi-entity nonprofit, restructuring and sucession planning for multi-site churches and advises on nonprofit partnerships for large scale community projects. But Robert is also a big believer that even the smallest nonprofits can make a massive impact in peoples’ lives. He has personally helped start more than 200 nonprofit organizations across the country. Robert was recently selected for the Indiana State Bar Associations Leadership Academy. On the podcast, Robert applies his legal lens to common nonprofit challenges like board conflict and navigating restricted donations.
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