Getting your non-profit business off the ground isn’t going to be easy. You’ll need to invest in the right people to come on board your team. The right ones can make or break your company though. So here’s how to hire a non profit attorney who’s perfect for the job:
Hire outside your own board
Hiring from inside your own board could bring about a conflict in interest. Best to bring in a lawyer from outside who’s got the skill, training and court experience you need. That way, if something happens, you won’t have to worry about breaking legal and ethical obligations.
Ask around
The quickest way to find them is to ask other non-profit organizations or executives how they found their own non-profit lawyers. That could give you quite the boost and leads you need to find local law firms that provide the services you’re looking for.
Go online
You could also go online and search. Since businesses are now online, finding one in your area shouldn’t be hard. Check out the site as well. Run through their services to help you identify which ones you should put on your list.
Get referrals
Another way is to ask friends and contacts that know anyone in their own circles, says Nonprofit Hub. Referrals are an effective way to finding the kind of legal help you need so don’t discount your personal circle. You might be lucky enough to get the name of your future attorney.
Meet with them
There’s nothing like a face-to-face meeting to let you know if a lawyer is a professional fit for your company or not. Ask about qualifications, credentials, training and experience. Those are the basics and you should get them out of the way early on.
Ask for references
Lastly, don’t forget to ask for references. You’ll know more about the prospective lawyers on your list once you’ve heard what their past clients have to say.
