Welcome to Northeast Consulting and Interpreting

A Management Consulting and Language Services Organization Working with Non-Profit and Healthcare Entities.

Our Consultants Receive: HIPAA Awareness Training, HIPAA Business Associate Awareness Training, HIPAA Privacy and Security Training, and Receive Professional Development Education in Risk Management and Assessment (SOC, HIPAA HITRUST, ISO 27000, and More.

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About

Northeast Consulting Interpreting has been assisting both profit and non-profit organizations to enhance their image, streamline operations, and comply with relevant regulations and best practices. We use a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each customer, recognizing that organizations, like individuals, have distinct characteristics that should be showcased to the public. Achieving an organization’s mission and vision requires having the proper mechanisms in place, aligned with its goals. In today's business environment, training is an integral part of success. We help our clients identify the most appropriate and cost-effective training for their staff.

Our consultants are certified non-profit experts and have completed extensive training, including HIPAA, ADA 508 WCAG. The ongoing training for our consultants directly benefits our customers by ensuring they receive the most up-to-date and effective support.

COVID 19

 

On May 28th 2021 the Governor of Massachusetts rescinded all Covid 19 restrictions for the Commonwealth. However some organizations may continue to require that safety measures be taken by those providing services in healthcare. Therefore, our Interpreters have been Coronavirus Trained and Certified and will employ the use of PPE while performing onsite face to face Interpretation, when required. Our PPE policy is, our staff should use face masks, gloves, and face shield if required by our client. Thank you very much.

Services

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Strategic plans serve as a catalyst for organizational growth by aligning efforts with the mission and identifying key needs and resources. By creating a clear roadmap, strategic plans focus organizational energies on both short-term and long-term goals. They enhance the organization's image, operations, governance, and productivity. Northeast Consulting Interpreting (NCI) brings together all stakeholders to develop a practical and achievable plan, ensuring collective input and commitment to the organization’s success.

NON-PROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE

Our team offers comprehensive training for your board members, ensuring they understand their responsibilities as a board of directors and are well-versed in Robert's Rules of Order. This training is delivered through an engaging PowerPoint presentation and accompanied by informative handouts, allowing board members to easily refer back to the material covered.

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SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING

We assist clients in properly establishing their entities, ensuring all document requirements are met, including writing articles of organization and obtaining an EIN. Additionally, we help clients secure accounting services. Our goal is to support small businesses and organizations in establishing operational best practices and fostering organizational development. We specialize in working with minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, offering our services in Spanish for LEP clients.

LANGUAGE SERVICES

We offer language services for the business, education, and medical industries, providing interpretation and translation for meetings, medical appointments, and other activities. Our services ensure valuable patient-provider interactions, protecting LEP rights while enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery. We specialize in medical, education, and community interpreting, with a primary focus on Spanish. Our interpreters are also trained in education interpreting and IEP services. Need an interpreter? Text your request to 617-880-9158. We offer various payment options. Please note that we do not accept same-day or next-day appointments; our interpreters are scheduled with a minimum notice of two days.

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CULTURAL COMPETENCE TRAINING

In a nation whose diversity is continually growing, we must be prepared to adapt and embrace other ethnic groups and cultures as part of our own. Historically, America has been the melting pot of the world, with all ethnicities and cultures represented in its population. This diversity is what makes our nation strong, unique, and a world leader. NCI provides training in both the public and private sectors on cultural competence, diversity, and inclusivity. We utilize discussions and team-building exercises to foster trust and bring people together harmoniously, working towards a common goal. Today's workplace should benefit from our cultural differences rather than seeing them as a detriment.

SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING CONSULTATION

Many organizations must comply with OSHA regulations and provide workplace safety and health training for their employees. We offer small to medium-sized businesses customized consultations for their safety and health training needs. Our consultation removes the guesswork from safety and health training by directing you to valuable OSHA-approved courses that provide your employees with a certificate of participation at a low cost. The course is taught by an OSHA-trained safety consultant, ensuring high-quality and effective training.

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CORI, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

We assist member organizations in setting up criminal background check accounts with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to screen their volunteers and staff. Non-profit entities serve diverse community members, so it's essential to protect their volunteers, staff, and the communities they serve.

HOW TO USE THE SRA AND HSR COMPLIANCE TOOLS

This training introduces the tools needed to audit your organization for HIPAA and Network Security compliance. Designed for small organizations new to HIPAA, this course provides a clear starting point for ensuring compliance.

COMPLIANCE AND RISK ASSESSMENT PREPARATION

We support small medical entities with GAP analysis and assessment preparations, ensuring compliance with standards such as NIST, SOC, HIPAA, HiTrust, and COBIT. Our services include gathering essential control documents for auditors and developing any missing policies and procedures.

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HIPAA TRAINING CONSULTATION

NCI can help you obtain nationally recognized training certificates for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. These certificates need to be renewed every two years. We ensure that your organization remains compliant with HIPAA standards for employee and vendor training.

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DEVELOPMENT

NCI understands that organizations need to educate employees about workplace operations and procedures through comprehensive policies and procedures. We offer a flat-rate service to help you publish up to 10 customized policies and procedures for just $500. This package includes all necessary documentation, which you can maintain, and update as needed, without investing in expensive software or subscriptions.

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CORPORATE TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Northeast Consulting now offers a range of Corporate Training Workshops on essential topics including Business Ethics, Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, and more. With over 130 workshops available, we are confident we have the perfect training solutions for your organization. To receive a full list of our offerings, please contact us via email, and we’ll provide you with all the details.

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RISK ASSESSMENTS

NCI now offers a comprehensive risk assessment service for business associates and covered entities, essential for compliance with HIPAA, NIST, HiTrust, GDPR, and other regulatory standards. We assist in developing a customized assessment tailored to your organization, which can be conducted annually. This assessment helps you identify and address weaknesses, develop a Risk Management Plan, and mitigate potential cyber threats. Additionally, we provide safety and health risk assessments for various industries.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project management ensures that your organization can effectively launch and oversee projects by addressing every detail involved. We help you establish a clear and straightforward process, providing comprehensive data and insights to fully understand and manage the project from start to finish.

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Contact

  • 185 Louis Rd Springfield MA 01118
  • Small Business and Non-Profit Management Consulting Services. Language Interpretation, Technical Support, and Organizational and Personal/Professional Development Training

Eduardo Lebron MM, CNC, CHP, PMEQ, NP is the principle consultant of Northeast Consulting and Interpreting.


The Advantages of 501(c)3 Status

What Are The Advantages Of Forming A 501(c)3?

Here is a list of many common 501c3 advantages.  There may be other advantages of 501c3 status that would apply to your specific organization type.
  • Make a nice living while doing good. Nonprofits can pay salaries. At the end of the day, feel good about the good you have done.
  • Tax-deductibility of donations to the organization—you can give tax-deductible receipts for all cash and non-cash donations.
  • Lower nonprofit postage rates for mailing over 250 identical pieces of mail.
  • Public service announcements on radio and TV (free but limited availability).
  • Limited liability for directors and officers for operations of the organization (some exceptions: e.g., gross negligence, unpaid taxes).
  • Perpetual existence. The corporation continues on after the death of the founder(s).
  • Government and private grants are available for tax-exempt organizations.
  • Miscellaneous—employee fringe benefits not generally available to the self-employed person or business owner, e.g., group life insurance, health insurance, payments of medical expenses and approved corporate pension and retirement plans. Some stores and businesses give a discount to nonprofit corporations and employees of nonprofits. Some publications give an advertising discount to nonprofit organizations.
  • Many stores and business (e.g., Walmart) give a discount to nonprofits and their employees if they can provide a copy of their 501c3 status letter from the IRS.
  • A nonprofit organization (even a church) needs 501(c)(3) status to obtain food from a government food bank.
  • Once your organization secures tax-exempt status, it is permanent. You don’t have to go back and renew it, ever.
  • A church must have 501(c)(3) status if it wishes to have a group exemption for its “daughters” or subordinate churches under it.
  • 501c3 nonprofits can obtain food from food rescue programs as well as food banks. Food rescue programs typically obtain perishable and prepared foods (such as from restaurants and grocery stores) and distribute it to agencies that feed hungry people, usually later that same day.
  • A nonprofit organization (even a church) needs 501(c)(3) status in order to benefit from the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act. This act of Congress releases restaurants and other food organizations from civil and criminal liability associated with the donation of food to nonprofits assisting individuals in need. The act protects donors in all 50 states from civil and criminal liability for good faith donations of “apparently wholesome food,” defined as meeting “all quality and labeling standards imposed by federal, state and local laws and regulations even though the food may not be readily marketable due to appearance, age, freshness, grade, size, surplus or other condition.”
  • For churches and congregations only: Pastors can receive certain tax benefits. If you want to issue a call to a pastor from a foreign country—to come here and preach or pastor—it is much more costly and much more time-consuming if your church or congregation doesn’t have its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. A church needs to be incorporated to hold property in the name of the church (the property should normally be held in the name of the church, not in the name of the pastor or other individual).
As you can see there are many 501c3 advantages.  When you are planning your non-profit future, consider the monetary and tax benefits and advantages of 501c3 status for your organization.

How Many Board Members Are Ideal To Start A 501(c)3?

Many organizations start with the minimum amount of board members. The ideal number to start is four.  The positions that must be filled are the ones of the executive committee. These positions are president, treasurer, Secretary, and at least one director or board member.  After this you can grow your board and add as many members as your by laws dictates or as your organization requires to carry out its mission.

What Are The Required Documents Boards Must Have?

There are many forms or documents that a board of directors should have or could have. Much of this is dependent on your organizational goals.  However, the most essential documents are the Articles of Organization,  By Laws, 990 policy, anti discrimination policy, sexual harassment policy, and several more depending on your mission.      We will usually review the organizations mission and potential services or programs ad make a recommendation of which documents to create.   We then assist you in creating these documents. 

Must A Non-Profit Register With The States Attorney General ?

The short answer is yes. However, in some states this registration may be required only if your fundraising will rise above a particular threshold.   Therefore, research must be conducted in order to determine your particular states requirements.

How Are Non-Profit Board Meetings Conducted?

Non-Profit board meetings can be managed in many ways.  One can use consensus or some other method.  However , we have found that the recommended mechanism for managing a board meeting is through the use of Roberts Rules of Order.  It tends to be efficient and allows boards to accomplish their work goals while dedicating minimal time at a meeting.  The average board meeting last around 3 hours. This is of course not very productive.  Boards that use Roberts Rules of Order perform better, faster, and meetings are shorter in length.  The average board meeting using Roberts rules of order is 1.5 hours.

What Are The Most Popular Risk Management Models

COBIT
OCTAVE
NIST 800-39
HB 158-2010
ISO/IEC 31000
ITIL
CRAMM
FAIR
VAR

Approved LIst of Non-Profits Recognized by the IRS in Massachusetts

The IRS approves hundreds if not thousands of 501c3 applications each year.  In the interest of the donor community we are providing a link to the list of all Massachusetts non-profits.  If you consider your entity a 501c3 or other type of non-profit the name of your organization will appear on this list.  If you are not an incorporated non-profit entity you may be in violation of section 501c3 of the tax code.  This can result in litigation with the IRS.  For a complete list of Non-profits in Massachusetts please visit the link below select your geographic region and your list will open in excel format.


https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf 

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Corporate Training Workshops (Select from over 130)

CORPORATE TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Our professional corporate workshops offer valuable development training for your organization, led by facilitators with over 20 years of combined experience. We also provide bilingual workshops for organizations with LEP staff. To book a workshop, simply purchase the desired number of seats. After placing your order, we will reach out to confirm your workshop choice and whether you prefer a web conference or on-site delivery. Payment can be made via check, money order, or PayPal.

$599.00

   

NON-PROFIT GOVERNANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Our Non-Profit Governance Policies and Procedures package includes eight essential documents for effective non-profit management. This comprehensive package covers critical policies such as the IRS-required 990 policy, Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and more. Each document is customized with your organization's logo, name, and other relevant details. For a tailored solution that fits your specific needs, please reach out to us via email at Support@northeastconsultinginterpreting.com.

$479.00

   

FILE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION, ANNUAL REPORTS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS

Whether you are establishing a non-profit or for-profit organization, filing your Articles of Organization with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is essential. NCI can guide you through this process, ensuring your documents are filed correctly. We will assist in crafting your organizational mission, evaluating additional requirements, and providing the necessary information for your filing. Many initial business setup steps do not require legal counsel, potentially saving you from expensive legal fees. Our services include support from a Spanish-speaking consultant to accommodate your language needs.

$499.00

   

HOW TO USE THE SRA AND HSR COMPLIANCE TOOLS

HealthcareIT.gov offers the SRA and HSR tools to assist medical practices with internal risk assessments and audits. These tools are straightforward to download and use. However, if you lack experience with IT cybersecurity audits, you might benefit from expert assistance in setting up and conducting your internal audit. NCI can guide you through using these tools effectively within your organization. We also review regulatory requirements for medical office practices to help ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other frameworks. Using these tools will help you assess your adherence to essential compliance standards.

$699.99

   

LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION

Our Language Interpretation Services are offered for medical, IEP meetings, and community services. We have a two hour minimum rate of $75.00 per hour for two hours. Additional hours are prorated.by every quarter of an hour.

$250.00

   

Video Remote Interpreting

Video Remote Interpreting via our Zoom platform provides a convenient alternative to onsite physical interpreting.

$279.00

   

Language Services

Video Remote Interpreting

Video Remote Interpreting using our Zoom Platform is offered as an alternative to onsite physical interpreting.

$65.00

   

Chapter 180, Training for Charitable Organizations

Training for Charitable Organizations on Chapter 180

$599.00

   

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning for Non Profit Organizations

Strategic Planning is a planning process that involves the board of directors of a non-profit organization. There are several exercises involved in the process. the Information Gathering Session, SWOT Analysis, Value Exercise, Goal Setting, People Development, and Marketing Exercise. All elements are then combined into a published Strategic Plan for the organization which the board will then implement over a period of three to five years. We engage the organization over a period of 6 month in order to complete the plan.

$2800.00

   

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Teach project management requirements and skills through the use o templates or applications designed for PM.

$499.00

   

SWOT ANALYSIS

SWOT ANALYSIS for NON PROFIT ENTITIES

Perform a SWOT analysis for no-profit entity to determine its viability in the market place and position it as a leading no-profit.

$499.00

   

BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING

Impart the skills and values of proper board governance and review roles and responsibilities of each member of the Board.

$499.00

   

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project management skills training with a focus on non-profit activities to capture data for potential funders.

$499.00

   

REGISTRATION OF CORPORATE ENTITY WITH SECRETARY"S OFFICE

Subit your articles of organization with the secretary of the commonwealth

$299.00