Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You? Starting a nonprofit can seem terrifically complicated--is it worth it? This class can help you decide.
In this session you’ll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You’ll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a tool that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward.
Upon completion of this course you should be able to: - Outline the steps required to start a nonprofit
- Assess the alternatives to starting a nonprofit
- Complete the nonprofit startup assessment tool to determine where you are in the startup process and identify the next steps you should take
- Access additional resources to help you in your journey
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024 @ 2:00-3:30pm
Link: Enroll here!
Introduction to Fundraising Planning Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success.
This introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on: - Making your case for support
- Diversifying your organization's fundraising base
- Creating a plan of action
Location: Online Cost: Free Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 @ 2:00-3:30pm Strategies for Equitable Grantmaking in Philanthropy featuring the Race and Equity in Philanthropy Group (REPG) In this webinar, we will explore the Race and Equity in Philanthropy Group (REPG), a network of foundations committed to advancing racial equity in the philanthropic sector. We’ll discuss how REPG helps members strengthen partnerships and share power with nonprofits that serve the needs of historically marginalized communities. You’ll gain insights on how funders can learn from each other to advance their commitment to racial equity and inclusion even in the current political climate. You will also learn about the evolution of REPG since its founding in 2006 and how its members are working together to confront the racial equity backlash.
Outcomes - Understand the history and evolution of REPG
- Recognize how some foundations think about racial equity in their policy and practices
- Learn about strategies that a group of foundations are pursuing together on racial equity
Intended Audience - All levels of experience
- Board members
- CEOs, executive directors, upper management
- Grantmaker/funder
- Marketing, communications, external affairs
- Program directors and staff
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 2:00-3:30pm
Link: Enroll here!
Introduction to Proposal Writing Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes!
This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: - The basic elements of a proposal
- The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal
- How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no
- 30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline (in-person classes only)
Upon completion of this course you should be able to: - Understand how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.
- Know how and when to follow up with funders after submitting a proposal.
Location: Online Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 2:00-3:30pm | 
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