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March 28: Starting a Nonprofit: Upsides, Downsides, and Alternatives

March 28, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Starting a Nonprofit: Upsides, Downsides, and Alternatives
Wednesday, March 28
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Miller Business Resource Center
Middle Country Public Library
101 Eastwood Blvd
Centereach, NY 11720
Fee: FreeThinking about starting a nonprofit? Confused about where to begin? This free presentation will help you decide whether becoming a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is the best choice for you and provide you with the basics for creating a business plan.

Topics Will Include:

  • Questions to ask yourself before forming a new nonprofit
  • The need for creating a business plan and what should be included in it
  • The benefits and responsibilities of nonprofit tax-exempt status
  • The process of incorporating and applying for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (including a brief discussion of the new Form 1023-EZ) 
  • The legal responsibilities of a nonprofit board
  • Alternatives to consider, including fiscal sponsorship

Speakers:

Maurice Segall, Esq., Director, Pro Bono Partnership NY & Fairfield County Program
Melissa B. Greenberger, Esq., Staff Attorney, Pro Bono Partnership
Lenny Buchholz, Chapter Chair, LI Chapter of SCORE

Registration:

In order to register for this workshop, please click here.

Details

  • Date: March 28, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 am - 11:00 pm