[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1549548576599{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_empty_space height=”75″][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission Guardian Program” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”A legal subscription service for nonprofit organizations.
Add a lawyer to your team and safeguard your mission.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1549548590964{background-color: #0c0c0c !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”What is it?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Subscription Legal Services is a new way to think about and interact with your lawyer. Starting a nonprofit is tough. You’re passionate about the mission, but that doesn’t mean you’re an expert in the nonprofit sector. How can you lay the foundation for a successful organization when you don’t know what you don’t know?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Who is it for?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Only nonprofit clients of Birken Law Office may apply to join our full service subscription plans. The full service program has multiple levels, including a level just for new nonprofits getting started. Each plan is right sized to ensure your nonprofit gets the right services for its age and stage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Why this model?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]After years of in-house experience and private practice, one thing is clear – nonprofits avoid future problems when they have access to experienced legal advice during every stage in the startup process. But, many nonprofits have a difficult time getting their legal needs met.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Lots of nonprofit founders experience these frustrations sometime during the startup process…” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:1.11575em|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]
- You hesitate to pick up the phone to ask a lawyer questions. You know every minute on the phone is billable time, and wonder – is it worth the bill? As a Mission Guardian member, you never have that worry – we provide unlimited consultations on new issues.
- You feel unable to budget for legal because you don’t know what it will be! So, you don’t hire help when you should – this can lead to expensive mistakes that slow down a new nonprofit. Mission Guardian solves that problem. You have a complete pricing transparency.
- You try to manage the startup process yourself, cobbling together information you can find on the internet and any legal support you can get for free or cheap. You’re doing your best, but you have the nagging feeling you could be doing something very wrong. Mission Guardian subscribers don’t feel that way – members have expert guidance through the whole process, so you can focus on the mission.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1551979165733{background-color: #0c0c0c !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Now you can…” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:1.11575em|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkarea”]• Easily call for advice when things come up
• Stop worrying about making decisions in a vacuum
• Feel secure in knowing you’re protecting the business
• Gain a strategic partner to help advance your mission
• Finally, budget for the organization’s legal spend[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission Guardian provides all this and more!” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:1.11575em|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space height=”25″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”15720″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What we provide:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”5″][vc_tta_section title=”Experience & big picture perspective.” tab_id=”1551978249491-6545db91-50ea”][vc_column_text]We’ll help you with critical advice, so you feel safer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Every new question gets answered.” tab_id=”1551978286097-413ed859-b077″][vc_column_text css=””]Keep up with your attorney and plan ahead during your Quarterly Check-In meetings.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Access to specialized content you need.” tab_id=”1551978308997-05b3ce8f-e924″][vc_column_text]Don’t use Google to search for an example, then hope it works for you. We can give you what you need, when you need it to make sure you’re doing things right.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Transparent pricing – never guess about the total cost.” tab_id=”1551978327213-b0741ce4-4a09″][vc_column_text]Each project, from incorporating the nonprofit to applying for tax exempt status and beyond, are on our online project menu. You always know exactly what it will cost – no surprises. Plus, subscribers enjoy a substantial discount on projects vs. non-subscribers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Member badge that inspires donor confidence.” tab_id=”1551978349701-8aa76096-ae06″][vc_column_text]Add our badge to your website and tell donors “this nonprofit cares about doing things right.” 
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”How it works” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text css=””]You pay a recurring monthly fee that covers a suite of benefits. As part of your membership dues, you get scheduled quarterly check-ins to get advice and consulting. For example, during a check-in we might talk about any number of things to make sure the nonprofit is staying healthy and strong…
- Meet ahead of an important board meeting to seek advice to reassure the board.
- Review any upcoming contract deals, grant agreements, fundraising opportunities, etc.
- Ask for operational recommendations, like what software to use.
- Discuss any people problems, organizational culture or conflicts that may be brewing.
- Get ahead of voting member concerns before a member meeting notice goes out.
Throughout the year, rather than copy samples from the internet, you’ll access the member portal. There you’ll find our ever-expanding library of apps to generate customized documents. Like template contracts, forms, policies, procedures, and more. Need another contract? Just run the app again, it’s all included in your subscription. Hiring a lawyer to create these customized resources just for you would cost more than $10,000 in billable hours each year – as a member you get access to all of it for one low monthly price.
In the portal, search the knowledge base for answers to your questions. If something is keeping you up at night or on the weekend, it’s probably been a question others have asked too – check the knowledge base to get quick guidance any time.
Plus, when you need additional services, you simply purchase a project from our flat fee menu. Unlike traditional hourly billing, you know up front what every project will cost, and you enjoy a substantial discount on any project costs compared to DIY-subscribers.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”6″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Schedule regular check-ins with an attorney” tab_id=”1551814392607-74432ceb-e29f”][vc_column_text css=””]As part of your membership dues, you can schedule a Check-In with Jess quarterly (or 4 times per year). For example, you could schedule:
- Just before a board meeting to touch base on issues that might come up in discussion
- Before adding a new board member to the team
- To get recommendations for what software to use (our advice doesn’t have to be legal!)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Generate customized documents you actually need” tab_id=”1551814392891-5b47b5bb-57aa”][vc_column_text]In the member portal you’ll find an ever-expanding set of apps to generate the customized documents you need to build a strong nonprofit. You’ll find things like template agreements, donor acknowledgment letters, contracts, policies, procedures, and more. Need a second copy of the agreement? Just run the app again, it’s all included in your subscription. Hiring a lawyer to create these customized resources just for you would cost more than $10,000 in billable hours – as a member you get access to all of it for one low monthly fee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”24/7 access to a searchable knowledge base” tab_id=”1551814393123-1d81b123-cb4b”][vc_column_text]In the portal, search the knowledge base for answers to your questions or document apps. If something is keeping you up at night or on the weekend, it’s probably been a question others have asked too – check the knowledge base to get quick guidance any time, day or night.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Take advantage of discounted subscriber pricing on all projects” tab_id=”1551814393373-ed616451-9219″][vc_column_text]Plus, when you need additional services, you simply purchase a project from our project menu. Unlike traditional hourly billing, you know up front what every project will cost AND you enjoy a 25% discount on project costs compared to non-subscribers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What Subscribers Say about Mission Guardian…” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]“Now nonprofits can protect themselves – it’s like insurance.”
– S.G., Administrator
“Incredible. This I can budget for. No surprise bills. It will professionalize 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’d love being able to pick up the phone without worrying about getting a bill for one question.”
– Brian, New Nonprofit Founder[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]“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
“Its so important to have an attorney that knows you on your side as a nonprofit.”
– J., Senior Pastor / Church Founder
“It gives me great peace of mind as a decision maker on the board.”
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ASK US!” style=”flat” color=”black” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmissionguardian.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Frequently Asked Questions” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″][vc_tta_section title=”How can you possibly do all these things as a small firm?” tab_id=”1549639771822-89a1de3e-19c9″][vc_column_text]Great question! When I say ‘we’ what does that mean anyway? We means me (Jess Birken) and our employees and the extended team. That includes my Firm Manager; my Client Success Paralegal, who will manage most of your projects; and, my associate who’ll work with you on drafting and problem solving. Our extended team includes a network of experienced attorneys and business professionals – we bring in the help we need to make sure we are as full service as possible.
The business pros help us create our outstanding systems (like the member portal and online automations). They help me keep your costs reasonable so I can offer services that are affordable to large and small nonprofits alike.
The extended network of attorneys are experts in their area, so, for example, if we work on an employee handbook it’s not just me doing that work but I’m being backed up by some of the brightest lawyers in employment law. They work behind the scenes and allow me to offer a comprehensive suite of legal services.
That means you only have to worry about one law firm relationship, one vendor account in your AP process and feel like your strategic partner has a finger on the pulse of life at your organization. And that’s what I love about it – we get to know you and your org and help you stay on track, keeping the mission work moving forward.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I get access to the library of forms and policies?” tab_id=”1549574476188-86af7121-7e01″][vc_column_text]Members log into our secure member portal. In the portal you’ll find the apps that match your subscription level. You can generate a copy of what you need, customized to your situation, right from the app page. Get what you need, 24/7 – no need to wait for us to email you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What’s included in the included customized documents I can generate?” tab_id=”1549639739493-728b0ddc-6e64″][vc_column_text]We have an ever-expanding set of apps which generate documents for you These are customized to your needs as you answer questions in the app. At the end of the questionnaire you get a customized document. The apps you have access to depend on what your subscription level is. These documents are forms, policies or contracts that our clients commonly need. They are drafted by lawyers with nonprofits in mind – so you don’t have to worry if it’s going to work for you, protect your interests, or meet industry standards.
You receive the document in editable MSWord format. Examples of documents you can generate with the apps include:
- conflict of interest policies
- participant waivers
- photo releases
- independent contractor agreements
- one time use facility rental agreements
- extended term space or facility rental agreements
- grant awards or subawards
- confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements
- community garden agreements
- board meeting agendas, minutes, or resolutions, etc.
- and so much more!!
If a subscriber asks for something that we don’t offer, but we think most subscribers would benefit from it, we’ll build it. The list of stuff in the library really grows all the time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What’s on the project menu?” tab_id=”1549639803083-8567ce77-6943″][vc_column_text]The project menu includes work we do for clients frequently. This includes things like custom document creation, drafting new or revised bylaws, IRS 1023 applications, application for state sales tax exemption, bylaws revision, amended articles of incorporation, property tax exemption applications, etc. New Org subscribers have access to a limited menu of startup needs like entity formation, bylaws drafting, application for IRS tax exemption, etc. If you need something that’s not on our menu, we’ll draw up a scope of work and a price for the work. As a member you get a 25% discount on pricing too![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do memberships expire?” tab_id=”1549639816687-8e2460fe-c01b”][vc_column_text]No. Your membership is month to month. For New Organization members we typically recommend that we reassess your member level when you’ve been a member for 24 months to assess if you’ve transitioned to a growing member activity level. Memberships never expire, they are paid month-to-month and you can cancel at any time. You can manage your account directly in the member portal[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What if I cancel my membership?” tab_id=”1549639829035-6e0ce3eb-a262″][vc_column_text]If membership is not working for you anymore you can contact us about changing your subscription level or cancel at any time. You will lose your access to the member portal and your licenses to use the member badge and all licenses for use of copyrighted content in the portal will terminate immediately. All perks of membership will terminate including any complimentary services and discounted pricing. Any purchased project services may be finalized if both of us want to continue the project.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How does the website member badge work?” tab_id=”1549639867530-685d961e-c478″][vc_column_text]As long as you are a member of the Mission Guardian program we grant you a license to put a Mission Guardian Member badge on your website. This shows donors and funders that you care about the health and safety of your nonprofit’s resources. The website code is in the member portal and you (or your web developer) simply install it on any page of your website.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will you file our 990?” tab_id=”1549639880567-c8690385-c6de”][vc_column_text]We file online 990-N (aka: 990 postcards) for our New Organization members. Your membership must be active during the period your 990-N is due, and we cannot file 990-Ns for non-members. Members who are private foundations are required to file a 990-PF and nonprofits that earn more than $50,000 in annual revenue must file a 990EZ or full form 990. We do not file those forms, sorry. Membership does not include assistance with 990-PF 990-EZ or full form 990 filings, but we can refer you to a nonprofit specialist CPA to assist you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are there other terms and conditions?” tab_id=”1645570007227-31c6239f-734e”][vc_column_text]When you become a client, you’ll sign an engagement agreement as you would with any other law firm. When you become a subscriber, you’ll also agree to our subscription site Terms of Use, available at https://missionguardian.com/terms-of-use/.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”I have other questions!” tab_id=”1645570206042-fb6e628e-3cd4″][vc_column_text]We’re happy to answer them! Please call 612.200.3679 and ask to speak with our New Client Specialist[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]