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What Happens After You Submit an IRB Application? Timeline Map + Reviewer’s Expectation Checklist

Jul 16th, 2026

You hit submit on your IRB application. Now what? If you’re a nonprofit staffer, community organizer, or first-time evaluator, that question can feel surprisingly hard to answer. Unlike a grant … more »

4 Reasons Organizations Should Use Independent IRBs for Risk Management

Jun 18th, 2026

Risk management looks different depending on who you ask. For a hospital, it might mean clinical audits. For a nonprofit, it might mean financial controls. But for organizations doing community-based … more »

Nonprofit Community Research Compliance: The 4-Part Framework You’re Probably Missing

Apr 23rd, 2026

When it comes to nonprofit community research compliance, there’s one conversation that keeps getting skipped: the operational and ethical infrastructure that holds your research together. We’re talking about the stuff that protects your community, your organization, and the integrity of your data before, during, and after you collect it.

Some Thoughts On AEA, LACs, And The Survival Of Our Professional Organizations

Nov 28th, 2025

The recent AEA conference was—like it always is—a great excuse to catch up with friends, swap stories, and remember why we love this work. But underneath the good vibes, there’s been a growing whisper the past few years: AEA is struggling a bit.