SCORE AMA: Ask Me Anything! For People Who Want To Form a Nonprofit

Event description

You have a vision for your community and want to know if forming a nonprofit is the right path. This live AMA offers straight talk about what it takes to start and sustain a nonprofit—how funding really works, what to expect from the process, and what other options exist to bring your idea to life.

Workshop Takeaways:

• How to decide if a nonprofit is the right vehicle for your vision.
• Typical timelines, costs, and responsibilities involved.
• What funders expect from new organizations, and what they rarely support.
• The minimum board and governance pieces to have before filing.
• When fiscal sponsorship may be smarter than starting now.

Our Presenter, Cheryl Smith:

Cheryl Smith is an American grant-writer, nonprofit trainer, and consultant. She has been in the nonprofit industry for over 25 years, and as the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, Cheryl helps over 3,000 nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl is also the author of the book, “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit.” She is a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE chapters across the U.S., as well as a guest speaker for many public, private, and Faith-Based Organizations. Broadly, Cheryl’s specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, and helping them to reach their highest and best potential.