November 24, 2025
My Birthday Gifts to Iowa Nonprofits
(On my 6-1 birthday, I’m giving six gifts.)
Today is my birthday. And instead of receiving something, I want to give something meaningful back. Working with Iowa nonprofits gives me purpose, joy, and mission every single day. I see
organizations feed families, shelter the vulnerable, inspire young people, protect animals, build community, lift the arts, support mental health, strengthen faith and values, fight injustice, and
make generosity visible. This work shapes our state. And it has shaped my life, too. So today, I’m offering six gifts to the missions that serve Iowa with courage, creativity, and compassion.
Six Free Gifts for Iowa Nonprofits
1) Sixty-One Blog Posts
Over the next two months, I’ll be sharing 61 clear, Iowa-specific blog articles answering the nonprofit questions that actually matter: bylaws, board structure, fiduciary duties, conflicts of
interest done right, fundraising laws, gift restrictions, Form 990 governance expectations, required policies, and common mistakes that put missions at risk. Leadership shouldn’t mean guessing. These posts will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and legal compliance.
Free. Practical. No jargon. Written for Iowa.
2) Free Iowa Nonprofit Formation Guide
Starting a nonprofit takes courage. Doing it right takes structure. This step-by-step guide explains formation, governance, legal requirements, and how to build a durable, mission-driven organization from day one.
⬇️ Download: https://mailchi.mp/gordonfischerlawfirm/nonprofitformationguide
3) Policies & Procedures Packet
Missions thrive when guardrails protect them. These templates cover the core IRS Form 990 governance policies every nonprofit should adopt to operate responsibly, ethically, and transparently.
⬇️ Download: https://mailchi.mp/gordonfischerlawfirm/nonprofit-policies-procedures
4) Employee Handbook Template
People power nonprofits. People deserve clarity. If your organization has even one employee, this sample handbook strengthens culture, prevents conflict, defines expectations, and protects your mission from legal risk.
⬇️ Download: https://mailchi.mp/gordonfischerlawfirm/employee-handbook
5) The Ultimate Estate-Planning Checklist
Legacies sustain nonprofits long after a program ends or a building changes hands. This tool helps individuals—and the organizations they love—understand bequests, planned giving, charitable trusts, and estate gifts that outlive us.
⬇️ Download: https://www.gordonfischerlawfirm.com/ultimate-estate-planning-checklist/
6) A Free One-Hour Consultation for Any Iowa Nonprofit
Every Iowa nonprofit is welcome to a free, one-hour consultation with me. Ask about:
- articles and bylaws
- policies
- fundraising rules
- Form 990 questions
- board conflicts
- committees
- donor restrictions
- governance gaps
- …or anything else affecting your organization.
No invoice. No catch. Just help when you need it most.
To schedule, simply email me.
Why These Gifts Matter
- Strong missions deserve strong governance.
- Passion shouldn’t be undermined by unclear bylaws, missing policies, or preventable legal risk.
- Impact shouldn’t be slowed by confusion.
- Service shouldn’t struggle because of structure.
- These tools make the work lighter. They protect what is fragile, clarify what is confusing, and strengthen what is already good. Use them. Share them. Build with them. Let them serve the people who serve Iowa.
A Final Promise
If your nonprofit needs clarity, a document reviewed, a question answered, a board helped, or a governance gap identified, please reach out. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just support when it matters. Birthdays are usually about receiving. Today, I’m celebrating by giving back to the organizations that make Iowa stronger, safer, and more hopeful. Happy birthday to me. Here’s to you.
— Gordon
Email Me!
My email is:
gordon@gordonfischerlawfirm.com
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