Embracing “no” – Week 1: Boundary Brain Science and Understanding Boundary Crossing w/Lacy Alana The ability to say no to yourself – and others – is essential for healthy working and interpersonal relationships – but often hard to do! If you struggle to set limits with yourselves or others, you’re not alone. We’re often taught to put others’ needs and wants before our own, which is often depleting, and builds resentment and relational disconnect. And, if you’re used to dismissing your own needs, it becomes harder to be present and connected in a grounded way that helps you reach your relational, personal, and professional goals. In this experiential workshop, we’ll explore: -Boundary Basics-The brain science behind boundaries (and why you tend to set them – or not) –Ways that boundary crossing and setting impact your professional life (and what to do about it) –Warning signs that you’re not listening to your needs and drawing boundaries –How to deal with people who *don’t* respond well when you set a boundary WEEK 1: Boundary Brain Science and Understanding Boundary Crossing WEEK 2: Evaluating, Setting, and Holding Boundaries (Even when other people don’t like them) WEEK 3: Balancing Conflicting Boundaries and Responding to […]

Starting a Nonprofit in Texasl w/Barry Silverberg We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to fulfill their passion and express themselves personally, professionally and organizationally. Our focus is on helping you to think through and then create an EFFECTIVE nonprofit. Simply put, that is an organization that has a clear sense of what it seeks to achieve, develops and implements plans to achieve that mission, and then strives for continuous improvement.This is a two hour live overview of the issues that ought to be addressed and the processes that are required to establish a Texas Nonprofit Corporation and then to obtain 501(c)(3) charitable designation from the Internal Revenue Service.Topics will include, but not be limited to:• Advantages & Disadvantages of Nonprofit Incorporation• Key questions/ issues requiring attention before starting legal process• Incorporating as a Texas nonprofit• Other Texas related issues and processes• Obtaining your 501 (c) 3 status (i.e., charitable tax exemption status from IRS)• Key questions/ issues requiring attention within the IRS 1023 Application Form• Required Bylaws and policies• First organizational meeting(s)• Advantages & Disadvantages of a fiscal agent – how to find and what does it cost• Using consulting services to help you through this process

Serving The Needs of Asian American Immigrants with Host Barry Silverberg and Special Guest Richard Jung The episode will be record The episode will be recorded and posted on the Center for Nonprofit Studies Civil Society web page.