How to Start a Nonprofit - Learn What To Do To Succeed

Starting and growing a nonprofit business can be a wonderful way to give back to your community and help those in need; however, it takes more than just an idea to start. There are a number of actions that must be taken to launch your nonprofit. 

This Live Online Workshop is an overview of what is needed to form a nonprofit. Presented will be specific information for planning, structuring, managing, and financially sustaining a nonprofit organization.

Participants will learn how to:

• Legally structure a nonprofit
• Develop a board
• Maintain compliance
• Develop a nonprofit budget
• Research and source grants
• Market their nonprofit

DURATION: 2 Hours

Fee: $20

About Our Instructor

Cheryl Smith, MPA is the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, a Metro Atlanta based nonprofit consulting firm, where she helps US nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing.

Cheryl is the author of the book, "21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit," as well as a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE serving the North Metro Atlanta Counties; a guest speaker/trainer for Point University, the Cobb Collaborative, World Changers Church; and, she supports nonprofits reaching out to Georgia's Small Business Development Centers.

Originally from Michigan, Cheryl earned her Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and completed her Master's Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Administration from Kennesaw State University in Georgia. As a champion for the nonprofit community, Cheryl trains hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year, and she has successfully secured millions of dollars in government and private foundation grants for organizations that she has aligned with. Broadly, Cheryl's specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, helping each to reach their highest and best potential.