Narwhal Law and Business Strategy

Narwhal Law and Business Strategy Nonprofits are the backbone of our community, providing vital services, resources, and a safety net to those in need.

"Guiding Community Through the Current" | We help small businesses, nonprofits, and mutual aid organizations | Certified Benefit Company

Check out the NarwhalPod - a community-driven space designed to help businesses find their people. They address critical issues and uplift communities, yet without the support and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of running a nonprofit, many struggl

e to reach their full potential. While nonprofit staff and board members are often fueled by passion and dedication, they may not always have the necessary experience in managing business operations, coordinating boards, or scaling programs effectively. This gap can hinder the nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission to the fullest. At Narwhal Nonprofit Consulting, we are deeply committed to the causes our clients champion. By offering tailored legal and consulting services, we help nonprofits streamline operations, strengthen governance, and build sustainable programs. This allows them to focus on what matters most—carrying out their mission efficiently, intentionally, and with greater impact. With a unique blend of community-driven passion and hands-on, real-world experience, Narwhal is "On Your Team for Staff, Board, and Sea Changes," ensuring your nonprofit has the support it needs to thrive.

You have less than a week to vote for us in Willamette Week's Best of Portland! DEADLINE: June 17, 12pm. Winning these c...
06/05/2026

You have less than a week to vote for us in Willamette Week's Best of Portland! DEADLINE: June 17, 12pm.

Winning these categories will be meaningful visibility and recognition for both Michael and Narwhal.

VOTE NOW by going to bop.wweek.com (link in our Linktree), choose "Goods & Services" and vote for:
✅ "Best General Lawyer" - Michael Jonas, JD, MBA
✅ "Best Business Law Firm" - Narwhal Law and Business Strategy
✅ "Best General Law Firm" - Narwhal Law and Business Strategy

Thank you for your support!

Welcome to the Pod, Margaret Cohen, Founder and Creative Director of Soulful ProductionSoulful Production is a woman-own...
06/04/2026

Welcome to the Pod, Margaret Cohen, Founder and Creative Director of Soulful Production

Soulful Production is a woman-owned, Oregon-certified Emerging Small Business and the only Portland video production company working exclusively with nonprofits. They create impact-driven videos that help organizations reach supporters, strengthen fundraising, and share their mission in a way people genuinely connect with.

We’re excited to welcome Margaret Cohen and Soulful Production to the NarwhalPod community and to share this passionate approach to video storytelling for nonprofits.

Explore Margaret’s work and learn more in the Pod → https://www.narwhalpod.com/explore-the-pod

Nonprofit boards don't always work the way they should. 🙈 We're offering this virtual training for everyone who would li...
06/04/2026

Nonprofit boards don't always work the way they should. 🙈 We're offering this virtual training for everyone who would like to see the way it could be. Join us online on Tues 6/23 at 11:30am for this webinar.
Registration via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/narwhal-law-and-business-strategy-86998676433

This session breaks down both the rules and the reality of board service. We will cover where authority actually lives and how it is delegated, the differences between board and staff roles, and how officers and committees function in practice. We will also explore how bylaws guide decision-making and what effective meetings look like, including a practical overview of Robert’s Rules of Order.

Whether you are new to board service or looking to strengthen your current board, this session will help you move from confusion to clarity and from theory to practice.

Happy Pride Month from Narwhal Law and Business Strategy! 🌈This Pride Month feels especially important. At a time when L...
06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month from Narwhal Law and Business Strategy! 🌈

This Pride Month feels especially important. At a time when LGBTQIA2S+ rights, visibility, and inclusion continue to face challenges, we believe it is more important than ever to lean into community, support one another, and celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger.

We also believe that business can be a form of economic justice. There is something powerful about being fully yourself, doing work you love, serving your community, and building a business while doing it. Everyone deserves the opportunity not just to survive, but to thrive.

As an LGBTQ-owned Certified Benefit Company, we are proud to stand alongside the nonprofits, small businesses, creatives, and advocates working every day to build a more equitable future.

Pride is celebration. Pride is community. Pride is resilience. Pride is belonging.

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈

With Unconditional Love, The Narwhal Team

We love being out in the community. Last week, we attended the  networking breakfast and the HERE Together event hosted ...
06/02/2026

We love being out in the community. Last week, we attended the networking breakfast and the HERE Together event hosted by . At both events, we learned from featured business owners and made meaningful connections. We're here for that.

🌟 Formed in 1987, the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) is a non-profit, tax-exempt membership organization with a mission to promote and develop entrepreneurship and economic development for ethnic minorities in the State of Oregon & SW Washington.

🌟 Place to B is an emerging business community located in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial district. They are a shared office and event space for businesses, professionals, nonprofits, and start-ups who are working for social and environmental change.

Welcome to the Pod, Polly Bilchuk and Oliver Dinero, Founders of Unlock Collective  Unlock Collective is q***r-owned and...
06/01/2026

Welcome to the Pod, Polly Bilchuk and Oliver Dinero, Founders of Unlock Collective

Unlock Collective is q***r-owned and operated creative design and consulting agency. They empower and celebrate businesses owned by the beautifully different - the q***r visionaries, neurodivergent innovators, and passionate advocates for equality - creating authentic brands and client experiences that honor your unique voice while amplifying your mission.

We’re excited to welcome Polly Bilchuk and Oliver Dinero and Unlock Collective to the NarwhalPod community and to share this equitable approach to design and consulting.

Explore Polly’s and Oliver’s work and learn more in the Pod → https://www.narwhalpod.com/explore-the-pod

Generous, Justice-centered, Community-focused.This is how we all know Michael and what he brings to Narwhal. He redefine...
05/29/2026

Generous, Justice-centered, Community-focused.

This is how we all know Michael and what he brings to Narwhal. He redefines what it means to be a law firm by offering free initial consultations and free/sliding scale events to help nonprofits and small businesses access valuable resources. He also started NarwhalPod, a community for values-aligned service providers where clients can find and hire like-minded professionals.

--We're not just asking for your vote. We're working for it. Help take us from Top 5 to #1 in Willamette Week's Best of Portland!

Go to bop.wweek.com and choose "Goods & Services" and vote for:
🐳 "Best General Lawyer" - Michael Jonas, JD, MBA
🐳 "Best Business Law Firm" - Narwhal Law and Business Strategy
🐳 "Best General Law Firm" - Narwhal Law and Business Strategy

Thank you for your support!

To meet the needs of our community, we created CORAL Chats. Join us on Tuesday at noon online for a free Q&A session. 🪸 ...
05/28/2026

To meet the needs of our community, we created CORAL Chats. Join us on Tuesday at noon online for a free Q&A session. 🪸 CORAL Chats is a space for leaders, founders, volunteers, and community builders to gather, ask practical legal questions, and learn from one another. Resource sharing is encouraged.

🐟 RSVP here to join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/narwhal-law-and-business-strategy-86998676433

May is Small Business Month. Small businesses are at the heart of everything we do. Cheers to all the friends we've made...
05/27/2026

May is Small Business Month. Small businesses are at the heart of everything we do. Cheers to all the friends we've made at networking happy hours and the ones we run into wherever we find ourselves in the community. We've found that small business owners are the kindest, hardest working people we know. We see you. ✊🏼

If there's a small business in your community that you love, tag them in the comments and tell them how much you appreciate them!

Welcome to the Pod, Iggy Perillo, Founder of WSL Leadership Iggy helps leaders and teachers develop the skills and struc...
05/26/2026

Welcome to the Pod, Iggy Perillo, Founder of WSL Leadership

Iggy helps leaders and teachers develop the skills and structures they need to facilitate great work. Using a combination of ​​experiential education and 20+ years of background in conflict management, restorative justice, mental health first aid, and technical wilderness travel and safety skills, Iggy walks into situations where people and teams are struggling and makes things better. Usually pretty fast.

We’re excited to welcome Iggy Perillo and WSL Leadership to the NarwhalPod community and to share this justice-based approach to leadership and organizational development.

Explore Iggy’s work and learn more in the Pod → https://www.narwhalpod.com/explore-the-pod

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