Colorado Free University

Business & Marketing | Nonprofits Go to www.freeu.com to view complete course descriptions and instructor bios. 38 The Keys to a Successful Event Fundraising for Your Nonprofit A nonprofit fundraising event can truly be fun to plan and organize, particularly when it pays off in real dividends to your charity, PTA, church, or other nonprofit. This workshop will give you an overview of the dos and don’ts for creating and running your successful event. Discuss the types of events and how to determine what type will work best for your market. Learn all about sponsorship and creating long-term relationships. Explore novel ways of fundraising and the power of the 501(c) (3). Class is a combination of presentation and discussion; class will have real time to discuss their potential events. Lynnette Adams is the owner of Perfect Presence Event Planning and Consulting and the assistant director of donor relations for the Community College of Aurora Foundation where she cultivates donors and sponsors and handles third-party event planning. $61 Non-Member $49 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 3281CI: One Sat., 1–5PM 4/10 3281CJ: One Sat., 1–5PM 6/12 3281CK: One Sat., 1–5PM 7/17 Nonprofit Governance & Legal Issues Avoid Liability for You & Your Nonprofit This course is an overview of nonprofit law and governance, with a focus on 501(c)(3) organizations. Start with an understanding of fiduciary duties and the legal landscape in Colorado. Explore the various responsibilities of executive directors and board members. Find out what corporate documents you need to file with the state, and learn about finance and tax considerations. Discuss a range of common nonprofit issues and how to best manage your risks. Attorney Kathryn Thomas is the executive director and corporate counsel at the Colorado Nonprofit Legal Center, a nonprofit dedicated to providing steeply discounted legal services to other nonprofits operating in Colorado. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and the Daniels College of Business. She combines knowledge of the legal issues facing nonprofits with a love of teaching to bring this important class to CFU’s students. Attorneys can receive 3 CLE units. $61 Non-Member $49 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 3105AQ: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 4/3 Taxes for the Small Business Owner Even if you have an accountant prepare your taxes, as a small business owner you should have a basic understanding of tax laws. This class is ideal for people who have home-based businesses, are self-employed, or sole proprietors. Start with an overview of the records you need to keep for your business. Learn about the deductions that small businesses can take and how to use the Schedule C: Profit & Loss. Discuss how to minimize self-employment taxes and optimize the deductions that your business can take. Find out about W-2s, 1099s, and gross receipts and what they mean for you. Carla Vaughn is a licensed tax and financial consultant whose mission is to help people become financially literate and empower them to take control of their financial lives. Every small business owner needs the information she provides. $51 Non-Member $39 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 3612AV: One Tue., 6–9PM 3/23 3612AW: One Tue., 6–9PM 4/20 3612AX: One Tue., 6–9PM 5/18 3612AY: One Tue., 6–9PM 6/22 3612BA: One Tue., 6–9PM 7/20 Copyrights, Trademarks, & Trade Secrets Protect Your Brand Before It’s Too Late! Your intellectual property is one of the most vital parts of your business, yet most business people, entrepreneurs, artists, and other creative types do not have these assets adequately legally protected. This class covers intellectual property of all types: copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and more. Find out what the differences are, how to protect your work/ideas, and concrete steps you can take to begin the process. This class may be the most important two hours you ever spend on your business. Steve Replin is an entertainment attorney focusing on film, fashion, music, and literature. All of his clients have intellectual property to protect. It’s the new brick-and-mortar asset of this century. Learn how to keep what’s yours, yours! This course will be offered via Zoom. Once you have registered and prior to class the instructor will send you the link to attend the class. $51 Non-Member $39 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 3618CU: One Mon., 7–9PM 4/19 3618CV: One Tue., 7–9PM 6/8 Accounting Basics for Entrepreneurs For QuickBooks & Other Accounting Apps This course is for smart entrepreneurs who never wanted to be accountants but are savvy enough to know that accounting is key to the success of their business. This is NOT a class to teach you how to use the QuickBooks program (see page 4 for how-to classes). It IS a foundational class to help you know how tell the story of your business in numbers and plan for its best future. If you’re not yet using QuickBooks, the information you get in this class will make learning and using the software easier and more meaningful. If you already use the software, you’ll get invaluable insights about its utility for your business. Learn how to set up your books, use annual accounting processes, and read financial statements. Learn basic accounting concepts for operations and tax reporting and how to close your books each month and at year end. Be ready to communicate more effectively with your accountant and save money in tax preparation. Libby Smith of ATLAS CPAs & Advisors has been a QuickBooks and accounting coach for entrepreneurs for 25+ years. She has a gift for demystifying boring number stuff and making it interesting and empowering. $71 Non-Member $59 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 3233FC: One Wed., 9AM–12PM 3/24 3233FD: One Wed., 9AM–12PM 4/21 3233FE: One Wed., 9AM–12PM 5/19 3233FG: One Wed., 9AM–12PM 6/9 Last chance for Nonprofit Governance