Starting a Nonprofit: Essential Insights for Aspiring Founders

Event description

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the nonprofit landscape in our 90-minute workshop developed specifically for aspiring nonprofit founders. During the workshop, we’ll demystify the complexities of establishing a nonprofit organization and guide you through critical considerations for your success. Whether you’re contemplating the launch of a 501(c)(3) public charity or simply curious about the differences between various entity types, this workshop offers invaluable knowledge.

What You’ll Learn:

1. The core differences between nonprofit public charities and other for-profit business models.
2. The unique roles and responsibilities of private foundations versus public charities.
3. Operational and strategic differences between international, national, and local public charities.
4. Gain insight into the key state and federal regulations that govern nonprofit public charities, along with the pros and cons of starting one.
5. Receive practical advice on your next steps towards establishing a successful nonprofit public charity.

Cheryl Smith brings over 25 years of experience to the nonprofit sector. As the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, she assists more than 3,000 nonprofit leaders each year, helping them build sustainable organizations through her extensive training, coaching, and grant-writing expertise. Cheryl is the author of “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit,” a member of the American Grant Writers Association, and a former Board Chair of a child welfare organization in Georgia. In addition, her commitment to social impact extends nationwide as a nonprofit volunteer trainer for SCORE, as well as a public speaker for various private sector groups. Cheryl's core expertise lies in establishing and strengthening organizational capacity for small nonprofit organizations, and her chief aim is to help nonprofit leaders actualize their missions and achieve their greatest potential.