Not-For-Profit Organizations - Resources

The following is a list of organizations of which Olsen Thielen is a member or which offer useful information to not-for-profits.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)  - Member
Offers assistance and other information to nonprofit organizations and individuals interested in nonprofits.  

Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) - Member
Is a professional society that promotes association effectiveness. Their membership is comprised of both CEOs and staff of associations.  

American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) - Member       
Is dedicated to advancing the value of voluntary associations to society and supporting the professionalism of the individuals who lead them. 

Charities Review Council of Minnesota
Charity accountability resources for Nonprofits and donors.

Minnesota Attorney General Charities Division
Good governance resources including Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations:  A Guide for Board Members; other resources/policies on conflicts of interest, travel and entertainment, ethics, etc.

BoardSource
Seeks to improve the effectiveness of nonprofits by strengthening their boards of directors.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)  - Member
Offers information on Hurricane Relief Resources.                

The Life Cycle of a Public Charity
An easy-to-use way of linking to the documents most charities will need as they proceed though the phases of a public charity “life cycle.”

The Life Cycle of a Private Foundation
An easy-to-use way of linking to the documents most foundations will need as they proceed through the phases of a foundation “life” cycle.