How to Start and Operate a Non-Profit Business 

Thinking about starting a nonprofit charitable organization? Join us at this workshop to learn more. We will discuss the state and federal requirements, selection and management of your board, how to run a nonprofit, fund raising, best practices and what organizations qualify.

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Presented by Janet Shellenberger and Jennifer Yeagley

Janet has been a SCORE mentor for over six years.  In addition, she has donated her time as a past chapter chair. Since 2002 she has  owned and managed a tax preparation and accounting business focused on small and medium sized businesses of all types and legal structures.  This includes helping businesses determine the best legal structure for them and providing the services to incorporate.

Jennifer Yeagley, MA, Executive Director, Community Tampa Bay: Jenn joined the Community Tampa Bay team in March 2014, bringing 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership, fundraising and program development. She has led several organizations in Texas, California and Florida in strategic growth, increased visibility and expanded community impact. Prior to Community Tampa Bay, Jenn served as Executive Director of My New Red Shoes, an organization in the San Francisco Bay Area providing shoes and clothing to homeless and low-income children, where she doubled the organization's budget and number of children served in under three years. In San Francisco, she was also President of the Board of Directors for Development Executives Roundtable (DER) and an Advisory Board member for the Foundation Center. Jenn has a MA in English Literature with a focus on African-American women’s narratives. She is currently Co-Chair of the Equality Florida Tampa Gala and was recognized with a 2016 Florida Diversity Council LGBT Ally Award. Jenn has been a trainer in the areas of non-profit best practices, fundraising and diversity/inclusion for more than ten years.