Wayne County Nonprofit Start Up Series - Spring 2020

The Nonprofit Start-up Series was created to help you navigate the process of starting a nonprofit organization. For over 25 years, NEW has worked alongside nonprofits of all sizes, giving us a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing newly formed organizations. Our expertise, combined with the knowledge and experiences of the other folks in the room, will give you the tools and resources you need to build a strong foundation, off of which your new nonprofit can thrive. Even those with decades of experience in the sector have found these sessions helpful for refreshing their knowledge and updating best practices to improve their impact on the community. Join us for this unique and interactive learning opportunity!

In Spring 2020, NEW will be offering this series in both Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, open to anyone. You may attend sessions in either or both locations, suited to your convenience. Sessions in the series include:

• Starting a Nonprofit Organization: 
  • Thursday, February 13th – Ann Arbor
  • Thursday, February 27th – Detroit
• It’s Your First Board:
  • Thursday, March 5th – Ann Arbor
  • Thursday, March 26th – Detroit
• Nonprofit Finance 101
  • Thursday, April 2nd – Ann Arbor
  • Thursday, April 23rd – Detroit
• Your First Fund Development Plan:
  • Thursday, May 14th—Ann Arbor
  • Wednesday, May 20th—Detroit

Sign up for the sessions individually for $60 each or purchase an entire series for $200. We highly encourage individuals and organizations to sign up for the series as a whole for two main reasons:

1. Having a full picture of the efforts required for starting a nonprofit organization ensures that the proper resources are devoted to these important preliminary steps.
2. Engaging with other individuals looking to start a nonprofit creates a community of people that can look to one another for guidance, support, connections, and more!

But don't take our word for it! Here's what others have said about the Nonprofit Start Up Series in the past:

" I can’t speak highly enough of this series. I’m new to the nonprofit world but started one last year, after going through the series and getting the ebook (and asking NEW people many many questions). It put me on such a solid foundation and trajectory, and connected me with other folks in vastly different areas of service but very similar situations. If you’re wondering whether this series is for you - it is!" - Jessica Letaw, Founder of Building Matters Ann Arbor

Questions? Reach out to Ananya Mayukha - amayukha@new.org

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The Nonprofit Start Up Series in Detroit is sponsored by our friends at Co.act Detroit. Click the link to learn more about their work accelerating collaborative action in Southeast Michigan’s nonprofit community.