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! Join us for an informative journey into understanding the foundational steps for new nonprofits. 

What you’ll learn after attending this workshop:

• How to prepare your corporate binder.
• Best practice agendas for initial board meetings.
• Which insurance policies are available for nonprofit organizations.
• Which planning documents will be most useful to you in your first year.
• Where to find immediate resources to increase your nonprofit leadership capacity.
• How nonprofits are funded.
• How to remain compliant.

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.