Nonprofits: The Basics 

EVENT OVERVIEW

Ever wonder if you should start a non-profit?  How would a nonprofit be different from for a profit business? Getting a new nonprofit organization off to the right start can mean the difference between success and failure. Due to increased regulation of nonprofits, it is important that nonprofit managers see the legal benefits and obligations of nonprofit incorporation and tax-exemption.

Want to learn more about how to form and manage a nonprofit?  This seminar, led by a nonprofit expert will take you step by step through the process of starting and running a successful nonprofit.  It will explore the business and legal side of launching a nonprofit, including legal obligations and differences in business approach.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

At the end of this workshop, you will have the knowledge and resources to:

• Describe the purposes of nonprofits, and the differences between nonprofits and for-profit businesses
• Summarize how to incorporate, register and gain tax-exempt status
• Define the governance responsibilities of board members and officers
• Initiate strategies for recruiting board members and volunteers
• Begin planning for financial management and fundraising using the 3 major sources of funding for nonprofits.

WHAT ATTENDEES SAY

• “[I learned to] Conduct the necessary steps needed for running a nonprofit correctly”
• “Illuminating to me”
• “Excellent bout explaining everything and answering all sorts of questions”
• “Helpful insider information”

Instructor:  Barbara Grumet

Barbara Grumet recently retired as Dean of the School of Professional Studies at New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, a campus of the City University of New York (CUNY). As Dean she was responsible for academic departments andprograms in Business, health professions, legal studies, hospitality management, and education, with more than 6000 students and 200 full-time and part time faculty.Ms. Grumet received a JD from New York University Law School and a BA from Denison University. Barbara is a SCORE NYC Mentor.

Workshop is Free, Underwritten by SCORE in partnership with the Small Business Development Center and Lehman College.

Registration is limited to the room capacity, so register early. 

Please remember:

(1) Monitor your emails for any updates to the date/location/time.

(2) Our workshops are PAPERLESS, so you’ll receive an email the day before the workshop linking you to our handout. You should print it out or load it onto a laptop or tablet for viewing.

(3) Bring your cell phone as you will receive an email with a link to your workshop evaluation form. It will be sent to you toward the end of the workshop so you can complete it effortlessly online before you leave.

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