So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit is a four-part series aimed at those interested in establishing a nonprofit organization. Participants will explore the various types of tax exemptions available, including 501(c)(3) and other categories, and learn the detailed steps required to establish a nonprofit organization – from drafting a mission statement and assembling a board to filing the necessary legal paperwork. Additionally, this series covers crucial regulations that nonprofits must adhere to in order to maintain their tax-exempt status. This series is ideal for aspiring social entrepreneurs and community leaders looking to start a nonprofit or learn more about the rules governing nonprofits.

Part One: Getting Started & Laying the Groundwork

Many of the tax-exempt organizations created with the best of intentions never got off the ground. This workshop is aimed to educate would-be founders on the realities of the nonprofit marketplace by walking through the typical process potential founders face in forming a nonprofit. Topics discussed include: 

• Does this idea have an exempt purpose? 
• Running a charity is a competitive business. 
• Do I need a business plan? 
• Do your homework. 
• The competitive landscape. 
• Alternatives to consider. 

This workshop is presented by Ellis Carter of Caritas Law Group, PC.

Registration is required.

For more information about StartUpPHX and its resources, please visit https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/startupphx or call (602)262-4636 (TTY 7-1-1).