Starting a Nonprofit

Nonprofits occupy a unique niche in our society. Nonprofits are mission driven, not profit driven. They exist to accomplish positive good for the public or the environment. No one - not the founder, the staff, or the board - owns a nonprofit. Nonprofit leaders govern their organizations on behalf of the community they serve. If you’re considering starting a nonprofit, this course is designed to provide an overview of what’s involved as well as alternatives to the nonprofit business model.

This course is not intended to serve as legal or accounting advice. See the Resources section for more information.

Partner

This course was developed in partnership with The Greater Sum

Duration

60 minutes

Live Sessions

We are pleased to offer two different live session related to this course. You may sign up for any upcoming class for either or both!

Is it a nonprofit? Exploring Structures for Changemaking

How do you determine whether your work should become a nonprofit, business, or something else? Explore options and imagine possibilities, considering the pros and cons of forming a nonprofit. This session will cover the content from Lesson 2 of the “Starting A Nonprofit” module in the Weave Learning Center. Participants do not need to have completed the module to participate. This session will be offered three times:

Friday, March 22: 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT
Tuesday, April 9: 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT
Wednesday, May 8: 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT

Building Your Team: Board Development & Fundraising

What role does the Board of Directors play in the management of a nonprofit? What skills and expertise does your Board need, and what work does a Board do? This session will expand on the content from Lesson 3 of the “Starting a Nonprofit” module in the Weave Learning Center. Participants do not need to have completed the module to participate. This session will be offered three times:

Thursday, March 28: 11:00am ET / 8am PT
Saturday, April 27: 11:00am ET / 8am PT
Wednesday, May 15 at 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT