SCORE Nonprofit Essentials 101: What to do in Your First 12 months

Starting a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is a major decision that requires significant forethought before and after you receive IRS tax exemption. As a nonprofit founder and/or new board member, you will likely have questions that you don’t even know to ask! What you’ll learn after attending this workshop: • How to prepare for your first board meeting • Available board committees and their purpose • Whether Charitable Solicitation Laws apply to you • Which insurance policies are available for nonprofit organizations • The importance of internal controls • Which planning documents will be most useful to you in your first year Our presenter is Cheryl Smith Cheryl Smith is an American grant-writer, nonprofit trainer, and consultant. She has been in the nonprofit industry for over 25 years, and as the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, Cheryl helps over 3,000 nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl is also the author of the book, “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit.” She is a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE chapters across the U.S., as well as a guest speaker for many public, private, and Faith-Based Organizations. Broadly, Cheryl’s specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, and helping them to reach their highest and best potential.