The DeKalb Chamber Small Business Committee assists the Chamber with recruiting, educating, and mentoring small businesses. Create and identify opportunities for growth and facilitate partnerships to improve small business programs. Help identify opportunities in the public and private sector.
This committee meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 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. A customized step by step integrated action plan that is essential to the success of your business.
Who should attend: Launch (businesses 0-2 years), Growth (businesses 3-5 years), Expansion Startups (businesses 5+ years)
Course Outline
Sections of a Business Plan
Format of a Business Plan
Balance Sheet
Financial Projections
Capital Equipment List
Sources of Capital
Learner Outcomes
Use the business plan tool or template that works for you.
Have a clear understanding of who your customer is.
Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step.
It?s OK if you don?t have all information for each section. You can go back and fill in missing parts later.
Start with a strong financial foundation. Projections are key!
Small Business Committee Meeting
Webinar - How to Start a Nonprofit
Webinar - How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan