Starting a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Description

Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join us for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity. Ideal for those who have already decided to form a nonprofit, this session covers the essential stages from conception to achieving tax-exempt status and beyond. 

What You’ll Learn:

1. Board Recruitment: Strategies for assembling a dedicated and effective Board of Directors.
2. Formation Steps: The seven critical steps to forming a nonprofit public charity.
3. Compliance Obligations: Key state and federal compliance requirements for public charities.
4. Sustainable Funding: How to fund and sustain your nonprofit from day one.

About Our Instructor

Cheryl Smith, MPA is the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, a Metro Atlanta based nonprofit consulting firm which helps US nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl's specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, helping each to reach their highest and best potential.

Cheryl trains hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year. She has successfully secured millions of dollars in government and private foundation grants for organizations.

Cheryl is the author of the book, "21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit," as well as a member of the American Grant Writers' Association, a nonprofit trainer for SCORE serving the North Metro Atlanta Counties, a guest speaker/trainer for Point University, the Cobb Collaborative, and World Changers Church. She supports nonprofits reaching out to Georgia's Small Business Development Centers. 

Originally from Michigan, Cheryl earned a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and completed her Master's Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Administration from Kennesaw State University in Georgia.