Are you passionate about a worthy cause, or have you identified a group of underprivileged people in need of help?
If so, you have probably thought about starting a not-for-profit organization to help solve some of our country’s social, economic and political problems.
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— an announcement from Darien Library
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This fast-paced, entertaining program will teach you, step by step, how to build a successful not-for-profit organization in Connecticut, and identify resources that will help you help those in need.
You will learn:
- how to put together your nonprofit board of directors and management team;
- how to find wealthy donors and gain their support and trust;
- how to form a not-for-profit corporation or limited liability company (LLC);
- how to write applications for government grants;
- how to apply for tax-exempt (section 501C3) status from the IRS and the State of Connecticut;
- how to market and promote your not-for-profit activities; and
- Connecticut government agencies that support not-for-profit organizations, and how to deal with them.
About the Presenter
Cliff Ennico, a leading expert on the legal and tax issues facing small businesses and the author of 15 books, including Small Business Survival Guide, is an attorney and small business consultant based in Fairfield.
During the 1990s he hosted the PBS television series MoneyHunt, the first reality TV show for entrepreneurs. Today Cliff writes the weekly “Succeeding in Your Business” column for Creators Syndicate, appearing in hundreds of newspapers and online venues worldwide, as well as guest columns for Entrepreneur and other business magazines.
This workshop in the Library Conference Room is presented by SCORE Fairfield County. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. and the class runs from 6 to 8 p.m.