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How to Start a Nonprofit
Organization
Whether you are
interested in forming
a new nonprofit,
converting an informal
group to tax-exempt
status, or reorganizing
an existing organization,
this course will walk
you through the steps.
You’ll discuss: the
characteristics of a fundable program,
fundraising strategies, proposal writing,
building a Board of Directors and navigating
your way through the 501(c)(3) tax exempt
process. Understand what is needed to take
a nonprofit start-up from vision to reality.
Lynn O’Connell
has more than 20 years
of experience in the nonprofit sector and
has served in diverse roles including those
of nonprofit staff, consultant, trainer and
board trustee. As a consultant, she writes
proposals for both nonprofit organizations
as well as small business owners. Lynn
holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management
from Duke University as well as a Master’s
in Philanthropy from Indiana University.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
7105S: One Sun., 12PM-2:30PM 3/13
How to Create a Business
Plan That Works
Are you starting an organization, or hoping
to expand or improve a current one? A
business plan is a tool for an organization
that sets objectives accompanied with
a plan to achieve them. This course will
help you research and write the business
plan that you will need to lead you toward
success. Learn what sort of advance
research you should do, the things that
should be included in the plan, and the
steps that are used to create a usable and
feasible business plan.
Lynn O’Connell
has
led more than 35 organizations through the
strategic-planning process over the past 10
years. A few examples of her clients include
the National Military Family Association, the
TV Project, Different Drum School, and the
Bar Association of the District of Columbia.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3272AO: One Mon., 9-11:30AM 3/14
Become a Grant Writer
Writing winning grants is a highly sought
after skill. All of us have dreams and
passions, both in our professional lives
and as members of our communities,
but it takes money to make those dreams
a reality. This workshop will teach you
techniques you need to get the necessary
funding to carry out your inspiration. Learn
to write a good proposal and ways to make
your proposal stand out. Discover the 6
common reasons why grant decision makers
decline a proposal. Identify 10 strategies
that will make your proposal stand out
above others, and learn how to write the
seven basic parts of a proposal.
Lynn
O’Connell
is executive director of a national
healthcare grant making organization and
editor of two publications for nonprofit
professionals,
Development Director’s Letter
and
WealthEngine News
. Lynn holds a
certificate in Nonprofit Management from
Duke University as well as a Master’s in
Philanthropy from Indiana University.
$113 Non-Member
$99 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3271AO: One Sat., 9AM-4PM 3/12
NEW! Advanced Grant
Proposal Writing
Do you have experience as a grant writer,
and are you interested in further honing
your skills? This in-depth workshop will
include hands-on exercises as well as
time to review actual proposal parts and
discuss challenges. We’ll explore: 12
criteria that reviewers are typically looking
for; the planning of a successful site visit;
sleuthing out funder information from their
tax returns; and strategies for writing a
corporate letter of request. Students will
review actual parts of submitted proposals,
put together a sample logic model, and
participate in a mock grant review process.
Learn how to make your grant writing skills
pay off! Note: Students are encouraged
to bring an actual proposal with them for
review and discussion. There will be an hour
lunch break.
Lynn O’Connell
has worked in
the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years.
$91 Non-Member
$79 Member
$15 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3277A: One Fri., 9AM-3PM 3/11
NEW! Building & Developing
the Best Board
To fulfill its mission, a nonprofit needs a
strong board. This workshop is designed
to support and enhance the board
development process for nonprofits and will
highlight key roles and responsibilities of
board members and critical areas for skills
development. Learn about assessing your
current board’s performance, creating/
updating your board handbook, and
developing a matrix to use to determine
board composition and plan recruitment.
Get practical tools to run more productive
board meetings. This workshop is designed
for new board members, experienced
board members, and nonprofit leaders who
work with boards. You’re encouraged to
bring your board handbook and a recent
board meeting agenda for reference and
discussion throughout the workshop.
Lynn O’Connell
has more than 20 years
of experience in the nonprofit sector and
has served in diverse roles including those
of nonprofit staff, consultant, trainer and
board trustee. As a consultant, she writes
proposals for both nonprofit organizations
as well as small business owners. Lynn
holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management
from Duke University as well as a Master’s
in Philanthropy from Indiana University.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3205J: One Sun., 3-5:30PM 3/13
Finances and Nonprofits
A Layman’s Guide to Financial
Statements
Whether you work for a nonprofit, are
on a board, or are thinking of creating
your nonprofit, you need to know how to
understand a financial statement and use
it to guide the organization’s decision-
making. It’s also important to know what
kinds of records need to be kept, what
an audit is and whether you need one,
and when and what you must file with
the IRS and state department of revenue.
Nikki Riedt
works with the Public Interest
Network and travels the country consulting
with member organizations about their
financial statements and how to use them
appropriately. She’ll translate the terms,
explain the concepts, and give you the
basics to be a responsible member of your
nonprofit.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$2 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1955AC: One Tue., 6:30-9PM 1/5
1955AD: One Wed., 6:30-9PM 2/17
1955AE: One Wed., 6:30-9PM 3/30
Nonprofit Leadership & Administration
Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Administration
This certificate establishes a foundation for those wanting to work in the nonprofit
sector. You will learn about starting a nonprofit, strategic planning, finances, grant
writing, and resources. To earn the certificate, students must complete nine classes: six
core classes and three electives. To find more details more about this certificate and the
classes that are included, look in the Nonprofit section of the CFU Website or page 3.
