Mission Guardian Program
A legal subscription service for nonprofit organizations.
Add a lawyer to your team and safeguard your mission.
What is it?
The Mission Guardian program is an innovative legal subscription service. Members have a nonprofit lawyer by their side – vital for building a strong nonprofit. This full service program is an alternative to traditional hourly billing and promotes nonprofit sustainability.
Who is it for?
Only nonprofit clients of Birken Law Office may apply to join our full service subscription plans. The full service program has three levels to ensure your nonprofit gets the right services for its age and stage.
Membership Packages
New Org
Designed for brand new nonprofits – specifically the first founders starting an organization. This membership walks you through becoming a nonprofit organization. Lay a solid foundation and show funders and donors you’re an organization they can rely on..
per month
- Scheduled 15 min consults
- Create customized documents
- Searchable educational library
- Flat fee startup services menu
- Subscriber discounted pricing
- Membership website badge
- Complimentary 990N filing
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Growing
When you move beyond the startup phase, this membership is the just-right fit. Nonprofits as businesses have more in common legally with a Fortune 500 corporation than a lemonade stand. Are you…dealing with fee for service programs? Selling stuff, fundraising, or dealing with real estate issues? Volunteer management, human resources, grant money, etc.? Get the protection and guidance you need.
per month
- Scheduled 15 min consults
- Create customized documents
- Searchable educational library
- Full menu of flat fee services
- Subscriber discounted pricing
- Membership website badge
- Complimentary 990N filing
- Complimentary SOS renewals
- Monthly internal assessments
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Established
Experienced organizations know they need to budget for legal. You can predict a certain amount of necessary risk management. Keep your organization stable and growth minded with this package. An annual board meeting attendance is included along with our comprehensive risk assessment which puts the board and staff at ease – you’ve handled the due diligence. We’ll help you stay focused on sustainability and mission delivery.
per month
- Scheduled 15 min consults
- Create customized documents
- Searchable educational library
- Full menu of flat fee services
- Subscriber discounted pricing
- Membership website badge
- One board meeting annually
- Coordination of counsel
- Dedicated inbox
- Dedicated counsel
- Monthly reporting in
All memberships include a $75 one-time “launch fee” at the time of registration.
What Subscribers Say:
“Incredible. This I can budget for. No surprise bills. It professionalizes us.”
– M.W., Executive Director
“I don’t know what we’re going to need. Now I don’t have to – I can focus on fundraising and know we’ve got the basics covered – it’s a no brainer.”
– Matt, Board Member
“I love being able to pick up the phone without worrying about getting a bill for one question.”
– Brian, Founder
“Now nonprofits can protect themselves – it’s like insurance.”
– S. G., Administrator
“It gives me great peace of mind as a decision maker on the board.”
– Co-op Board Member
“The member badge is awesome – it gives us credibility when we are reaching new donors that are big for us.”
– Outreach Ministry Founder
“This is so valuable, I’ve always been worried, what if i messed something up? Now I don’t have to worry. And it shows my board I’m getting the help I need.”
– C.P., Executive Director
“It's so important to have an attorney that knows you on your side as a nonprofit.”
– J., Senior Pastor / Founder
