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We are happy to present this year’s Roundtable with the Experts series with our Access to Justice Fellow Dick Allen, a nonprofit law expert formerly of Casner & Edwards LLP and the former Chief of Public Charities / Not-for-Profits Division at the Attorney General’s Office. Dick is joined for this session by another highly experienced nonprofit expert, Liz Reinhardt. This 3-session series is a great training opportunity for those who attended our nonprofit formation training in November but all are welcome. The first session will focus on nonprofit formation and bylaws including considerations regarding committees. This highly interactive series is designed to mentor new lawyers and those who would like to know more about nonprofit practice. Come and take advantage of this invaluable opportunity!
Experts: Dick Allen, Esq., formerly of Casner & Edwards, and MA Attorney General’s Office; Elizabeth Reinhardt, Esq., the Law Office of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt and formerly of MA Attorney General’s Office
Having regular and consistent donors making regular gifts to your organization – it’s the dream of every nonprofit! Getting to that point takes thoughtful relationship-building, donor-centered education and continual communication. In other words, it’s a lot of work! In this workshop we’ll explore the motivation, interests and needs of a variety of donors, with tips on ways to invite them in, build philanthropy partnerships and encourage them to give even more.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Janet Rickershauser, Esq., Attorney at Law; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Please go here http://bit.ly/1rtvYqw for information on registration and payment.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
– For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
– What is a Not-for-Profit?
– Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
– Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
– State Reporting & Regulation
– Federal Tax Exemption
– Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Esq., Goodwin Procter; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Agenda
Day One
What is organizing? How it differs from other strategies for social change, (including: service, mobilizing, advocacy, community development, and education).
The role of the organizer: Developing leaders and building the organization: What is the place of race?
Recruiting: Telling your story: The role of race, culture, gender, sexual orientation and other differences Who are you? Why are you doing what you do? Practice presenting your story. Small group presentations and feed-back
How to do one on one relationship building meetings: How do we respect and communicate across differences in race and other differences? Demonstration and practice one on ones.
Building a powerful community organization: values, mission, vision, culture, structure, membership requirements, accountability, roles, responsibilities and communication across difference
Short presentation and small group and personal exercise — using worksheets from BPCO book.
Power: Where does power come from? How does power differ from influence and authority? Reflection exercise.
Day Two
The role of the organizer: Hang-ups of organizers, relationships between paid staff and leaders and members. The “iron rule of organizing” Staff organizers and members across race, gender, and other differences.
Understanding ourselves as combinations of historically included and historically excluded people. Presentation and personal reflection
How to plan and win a community campaign: Strategy and tactics: How to research and identify “decision-makers” How to identify allies and self-interest across race and other differences. Using a strategy chart. Small group exercise of campaign development.
Day Three
Leadership development: how to identify potential leaders: The place of race and other differences How to make a leadership plan for yourself and others.
Building multi-racial, multi-cultural organizations: The influence of “modern racism”
Self–care: Working for the long haul
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
– For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
– What is a Not-for-Profit?
– Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
– Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
– State Reporting & Regulation
– Federal Tax Exemption
– Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Esq., Goodwin; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
– For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
– What is a Not-for-Profit?
– Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
– Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
– State Reporting & Regulation
– Federal Tax Exemption
– Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Esq., Goodwin; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Alyssa Fitzgerald, Goodwin; Janet Rickershauser, Pathway Law; and Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, and Third Sector New England.
Tech Networks of Boston, Third Sector New England, and Essential Partners are co-hosting a very special dialogue series. It will bring together grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients to talk about data and evaluation. The first dialogue session will be on June 20th.
Our highly distinguished dialogue facilitator is Dave Joseph of Essential Partners, whose experience includes creating post-genocide dialogues in Burundi. His goal is to create a safe enough space to allow grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients to engage in candid discussion about their differences and their common ground about an increasingly fraught topic.
If you are a grant maker who is interested in participating, please follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-grant-makergrant-recipient-dialogue-on-nonprofit-data-and-evaluation-registration-34039354626?aff=mnncalendar
If you are a nonprofit professional who is interested in participating, please follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-grant-makergrant-recipient-dialogue-on-nonprofit-data-evaluation-registration-34516365378?aff=mnncalendar
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England; Janet Rickershauser, Attorney at Law
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Please RSVP by January 26.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Susan Abbott, Goodwin; Josh Sattely, TSNE MissionWorks.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.
Join us for a unique partnership event focused on serving our Veterans. This summit is for VA service providers and human service providers to collaborate and learn together about the needs of the Veteran community in Western Massachusetts, and how to improve our relationships to provide better care.
Keynote: “Improving the Relationship between the VA and Community Providers” with Dr. Kristin Mattocks, Ph.D.
Morning Panel & Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
Session #1 – Dr. Scott Cornelius, Ph.D.
Combat-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Session # 2 – Dr. Jennifer Joyce, Psy.D.
Substance Abuse Disorder & Co-Occurring Disorders
Session # 3 – Dr. Jeffrey McCarthy, Psy.D.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Date: Thursday, September 6, 2018
Time: Coffee: 7:30am; Breakfast & Keynote 8:00 – 9:15am; Panel 9:30-10:30am; Networking & Vendor Tables 10:30-11:00am; Breakout Workshops 11:00-12:30pm
This will be a plated breakfast served at 8:00am
Location: Delaney House, 3 Country Club Rd (Route 5), Holyoke
Program Fee – HSF Members & VA Members – $40 Not Yet Members – $60.00
Please register for this event by September 14.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Josh Sattely, TSNE MissionWorks.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, TSNE MissionWorks.
Please register for this event by September 28.
This two-hour workshop offers an overview of compliance requirements with various government agencies and practical tips for nascent nonprofits, including the IRS rules on fundraising and political activities.
Presenters: Veronica Zhang, Community Action Program Legal Services; Brittany Besler, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP
Co-Sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, AAFCPAs and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Please register for this event by November 6.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Sue Abbott, Goodwin.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, TSNE MissionWorks.
Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short in receiving an award. Competition for grants continue to grow as government funding dwindles. Learn how to present your case for support no matter the type or size of grant you are requesting. This session will sharpen your grant-seeking skills by making your proposal more competitive.
From logic models to making your case for support using 2,000 or less characters, this workshop will help you prepare successful paper and paperless proposal narratives including those to the different levels of government. There will be a discussion on the use of Gantt and PERT charts and other visual aids to help reviewers quickly understand the intent of your proposed project. You will also learn techniques to use when preparing proposals to obtain grants for capacity-building projects and capital campaigns.
The intended learning goals are as follows:
– Understand the current giving trends of foundations, corporations, and government agencies
– Analyze request for proposals (RFPs) to determine a fit with your proposed project
– Prepare reviewer friendly proposals
– Formulate strategies to develop proposals for special projects, capacity-building efforts, and capital campaigns
– Learn techniques to apply for a multi-year or million-dollar grant
This workshop provides learning opportunities for intermediate to advanced (10+ years) grant seekers. The ideal participants will be those with two or more years of experience preparing grant proposals who have an understanding how to develop a strong needs statement, goals and outcomes, evaluation strategies, and the budget and justification for the project/program they propose.
Presenter
Diane Gedeon-Martin is a nationally recognized grants consultant, instructor, and lecturer in the area of grants and grant seeking for nonprofit organizations. For more than 25 years, she has trained over 20,000 people through her grant-seeking workshops and conference sessions. Her dedication to the field is evident in the way she speaks about the grant seeking process; her enthusiasm is contagious!
For 13 years, she was a member of the faculty of the former Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits, now renamed The Alliance after a merger) where she conducted several grant-seeking workshops annually including the popular two-day, semi-annual Grant Proposal Certificate Series. In 2015, she retired from the her position as an adjunct faculty member of The Fund Raising School (TFRS) at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University where she not only taught for 14 years but also co-developed the curriculum for the Preparing Successful Grant Proposals course.
Diane is a certified Master Trainer through the Faculty Training Academy of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International. She is a frequent presenter at regional, national, and international conferences including six consecutive AFP International Conferences, an AFP International Audioconference, and several Grant Professionals Association (GPA) regional and national conferences. In 2017, she was the keynote speaker at the New England (NE) GPA regional conference.
The A&BC’s Business on Board program provides board service training for executives as well as board development consulting resources for nonprofits.
“Get on Board!” Seminars
Boston-area nonprofit organizations are in need of experienced business professionals to share their unique expertise and passion for important causes. Business skills, enthusiasm, and the desire to make a positive difference can have a huge impact on any organization. If you have always wanted to serve on the board of a nonprofit now is your chance to learn what is required and to find the organization that’s right for you.
Get on Board!, a one-day bootcamp, prepares business professionals for the rewarding experience of volunteerism, nonprofit leadership, and board participation. These seminars are also well-suited for nonprofit administrators seeking to learn more about board management or who are seeking to onboard new or prospective board members.
Participants learn about the different types and structures of boards, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations of nonprofit board members. This seminar also provides the tools and resources to find the organization that is a best fit for an individual’s skills and passions.
This fun and interactive seminar covers:
Board types and structures
Effective board governance
Group dynamics and decision making
Legal and fiduciary responsibilities
Fundraising, marketing, and strategic planning
Finding the organization for you
Who should attend:
Anyone interesting in serving on a board now or in the future
Current board members seeking a better understanding of their role
Executives of newly incorporated nonprofits
Executive Directors and administrators of nonprofits
Business professionals of any age and level of experience who are passionate about nonprofit causes
Human resources professionals or directors of training
Entire nonprofit boards or board committees that want to learn together and build common language and goals related to healthy board development and operations.
**Please RSVP by December 11**
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or do you have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
– For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
– What is a Not-for-Profit?
– Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
– Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
– State Reporting & Regulation
– Federal Tax Exemption
– Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Janet Rickershauser, Pathway Law; Alyssa Fitzgerald, Goodwin.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, TSNE MissionWorks.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
– For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
– What is a Not-for-Profit?
– Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
– Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
– State Reporting & Regulation
– Federal Tax Exemption
– Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Sue Aboott, Goodwin; Luke Blackadar, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Josh Sattely, TSNE MissionWorks.
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, TSNE MissionWorks.
The A&BC’s Business on Board program provides board service training for executives as well as board development consulting resources for nonprofits.
“Get on Board!” Seminars
Boston-area nonprofit organizations are in need of experienced business professionals to share their unique expertise and passion for important causes. Business skills, enthusiasm, and the desire to make a positive difference can have a huge impact on any organization. If you have always wanted to serve on the board of a nonprofit now is your chance to learn what is required and to find the organization that’s right for you.
Get on Board!, a one-day bootcamp, prepares business professionals for the rewarding experience of volunteerism, nonprofit leadership, and board participation. These seminars are also well-suited for nonprofit administrators seeking to learn more about board management or who are seeking to onboard new or prospective board members.
Participants learn about the different types and structures of boards, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations of nonprofit board members. This seminar also provides the tools and resources to find the organization that is a best fit for an individual’s skills and passions.
This fun and interactive seminar covers:
Board types and structures
Effective board governance
Group dynamics and decision making
Legal and fiduciary responsibilities
Fundraising, marketing, and strategic planning
Finding the organization for you
Who should attend:
Anyone interesting in serving on a board now or in the future
Current board members seeking a better understanding of their role
Executives of newly incorporated nonprofits
Executive Directors and administrators of nonprofits
Business professionals of any age and level of experience who are passionate about nonprofit causes
Human resources professionals or directors of training
Entire nonprofit boards or board committees that want to learn together and build common language and goals related to healthy board development and operations.
