So You Want to Start a Nonprofit

Are you passionate about helping others and have an idea to serve your community? Is starting a nonprofit the best way to turn your vision into a reality?

Join us for an informative workshop with Genevieve Kirk, Center for Nonprofit Excellence Director at the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, and learn the fundamental steps to start a charitable nonprofit organization in Illinois.

Nonprofit organizations play a growing role in the social and economic well-being of our community as they provide services, goods and resources to meet community needs. Join this session and learn the key ingredients to:

· Define your purpose and programs

· File articles of incorporation

· Draft bylaws

· Develop a board of directors

· Optimize your organization’s fundraising efforts

· Determine if a nonprofit corporation structure is the most suitable way to address your community need.

This interactive session concludes with a Q & A format where you will have an opportunity to get feedback from Genevieve and alums of the Community Solutions Incubator, an initiative of the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.

Presented in partnership with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.

Host or Publisher Community Foundation of East Central Illinois