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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
7105T: One Sat., 2-4:30PM 6/25
The 3 R’s of Volunteers
Recruitment, Retention & Recognition
According to the latest Bureau of Labor
statistics, there are nearly 62 million
volunteers in America. Discover concrete
and easy steps that you can implement right
away to build numbers and commitment
among your volunteer pool, whether your
organization is just starting out or you
already have a strong team of volunteers.
As a staff person, consultant, trainer and
volunteer herself,
Lynn O’Connell
has
worked with volunteers who are board
members, fundraisers, special event
coordinators, and program “staff.” She is
executive director of Computer C.O.R.E.
which offers intensive training in basic
computer skills to low-income adults. Lynn
oversees a staff of seven and more than
185 volunteers who give approximately
12,000 hours annually. Lynn is a past
president of Volunteer Alexandria.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
7104S: One Sun., 3-5:30PM 6/26
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
has worked
in the nonprofit sector for more than 20
years.
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
3271AP: One Fri., 9AM-4PM 6/24
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
.
$91 Non-Member
$79 Member
$15 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3277A: One Fri., 9AM-3PM 3/11
Building Your Nonprofit for
the Future
Strategic Planning That Works
Long-range planning is time-consuming and
frequently “the plan” ends up gathering
dust on a shelf, yet every organization
needs planning in order to stay on track
and grow. This session will help you select
a type of plan that your organization
can develop and actually use; then, you
will learn how to carry out your strategic
planning process and see that “the plan”
is implemented. Participants will go
home with
a completed SWOT (strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats)
analysis, strategies to position their
organization for long-term success, and
techniques to ensure their strategic plan
will stay activated.
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:
National Military Family Association, TV
Project, Different Drum School, and Bar
Association of the District of Columbia.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15+ optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
7106S: One Sat., 9-11:30AM 6/25
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 on 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.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$15 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3205J: One Sun., 3-5:30PM 3/13
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.
