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 and Ashley Spear 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).