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Should I Form a 501(c)3 Nonprofit in Michigan?
At a Glance...
Thinking about becoming a nonprofit? Or just curious as to what it takes to become a 501(c)3 in Michigan? This workshop will cover all the steps.
- Date: November 6, 2010
- Time: 8:30-4:30 pm
- Location: Kellogg Community College-Main Campus, Battle Creek view directions
- Room Location: Classroom C Building, C102
- Price: $55/NPA Member, $75/Non-member
- Contact: 269.565.2190
This Workshop has been cancelled.
Should I start a nonprofit? How do I start a nonprofit organization? What forms do I need to file? Can I get paid? Do I need a Board of Directors?
Battle Creek, MI. - Starting a nonprofit organization can be a challenge: program design, fundraising, board development and compliance all present unique obstacles. Careful planning and preparation can help new nonprofit leaders successfully navigate through the process.
Through interactive discussion, “The Getting Started Workshop: How to Form a 501(c)(3) Public Charity in Michigan” all-day session will introduce you to the start-up process, as well as planning considerations and best practices that will make your organization a success. You will also take part in a “guided tour” of the required forms, helping you avoid common mistakes. The workshop presenter, Mary Ann Taylor, is a Michigan licensed attorney with experience in nonprofit donor management, contracts, risk management, corporate tax, and planning. Mary Ann received a BBA in Accounting and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. She was formerly with the Battle Creek Community Foundation as General Counsel and Planned Giving Specialist. Mary Ann will take you through this comprehensive workshop. You will leave the day with a strong understanding of the process of achieving 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in Michigan, the legal issues, and your next steps.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Location: Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan. Cost: $55/NPA Member, $75/Non-member. Each participant will receive a copy of Getting Started: A Guide to Starting a 501(c)(3) Public Charity in the State of Michigan (a $35 value).Please bring a lunch. Continental Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. Register: www.nonprofitalliance.org or call 269.565.2190 with questions.