Why we exist
Because you shouldn’t have to figure this out alone
We believe
Missions deserve better protection
Nonprofit leaders make high-stakes decisions every day. They manage people, money, compliance, and fiduciary duties. Most do it without affordable access to nonprofit-specific legal guidance.
This “legal desert” forces organizations into a cycle of reactive, crisis-driven legal intervention.
We built Good Works Legal Solutions to interrupt that cycle.
What we do
We help nonprofit leaders prevent avoidable legal and governance problems before they escalate, through:
Plain-language legal education so leaders understand what the law actually requires of them;
Governance architecture that defines who decides what and how authority flows; and
Practical tools that turn structure into daily practice
The result: boards and executives govern with structure, not guesswork.
Who we serve
We work with nonprofit boards and executive leaders who carry serious responsibility and want to lead with clarity.
Board chairs and directors
Executive directors and officers
Operations and HR leaders
Fiscally sponsored projects
Early-stage nonprofit founders
Capacity-building funders and intermediaries
Our Frameworks
Our work is anchored in three interconnected frameworks that guide every program, tool, and engagement:Big Ideas, Real Impact.
The GLOW Framework
Defines what healthy stewardship requires to achieve governance, legal, and organizational wellness.
The ALIGN Framework
A disciplined method for strengthening systems when they are strained, unclear, or drifting.
The RESTORE Framework
A stabilization pathway for breakdown conditions that require containment before improvement.
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
What We Stand For
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To equip nonprofit leaders with the governance knowledge, legal understanding, and practical solutions they need to strengthen stewardship, make confident decisions, and build organizations that can fulfill their missions with integrity.
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A nonprofit sector where stewardship, governance, and legal integrity are embraced as the foundation for mission success, public trust, and lasting organizational impact.
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Integrity
We ground our work in truth, ethics, sound judgment, and transparency because nonprofit leaders deserve guidance they can trust.
Clarity
We translate complex governance and legal concepts into practical, plain-language guidance that supports confident decision-making.
Accessibility
We design our education, services, and governance solutions so that cost, complexity, jargon, and intimidation never become barriers to responsible stewardship.
Respect
We honor the lived experience, organizational context, cultural perspective, and humanity of the leaders and communities we serve.
Empowerment
We build governance capacity so organizations can lead with confidence, exercise sound judgment, strengthen stewardship, and sustain long-term mission impact.
Meet Our Team
Nancy Durand, Esq.
Founder & Principal Governance ArchitectNancy is a nonprofit attorney with nearly 20 years of experience advising boards and executive leaders. She sets the strategic vision, leads program development, and oversees the delivery of governance education and advisory services nationwide.
Andreia Gaspard
Executive Producer & Program HostWith more than 15 years in broadcast production, Andreia brings deep expertise in shaping structured, high-impact conversations that resonate with diverse audiences. She hosts our live programs and the Ask Nancy podcast, ensuring that every conversation is clear, engaging, and thoughtfully guided.
Dr. Marie-Carmel Durandisse-Pressley
Clinical Psychologist & AdvisorDr. Marie is a bilingual clinical psychologist, educator, and leadership development facilitator with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals and institutions in high-responsibility environments. She brings psychological insight to leadership, governance, and institutional resilience.