Instructor | Lynda Leibrock
This class will cover: How to start a nonprofit, who will benefit, ownership, mission/vision, name availability, team recruitment, board positions, roles, responsibilities, bylaws, forms/applications, books and records, funding and functional expenses. Also included, how to file for nonprofit status with both state and federal governments.
Cost | $30
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* Required for licensing/ordination
Instructor | Lynda Leibrock
Bylaws are the instruction manual of your nonprofit. We will cover the importance of a succession plan for your organization and work on your outline. Learn the step by step process of drafting your bylaws to make sure all pertinent content and guidelines are included. This class is designed to draft your bylaws or finalize your working draft. This class is a “hands-on” class—bring your laptop or working draft to class.
Cost | $30
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Instructor | Lynda Leibrock
In this class, we will discuss how to select the right people for your board. Learn the typical order of business, what to do before every board meeting, how to create an agenda, roles and responsibilities of the presiding officer, members and those in committees. You will also learn the meaning of a quorum, motions and adjournment. You will learn how to run an effective board.
Cost | $30
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Instructor | Lynda Leibrock
This class will cover the basic processes of the finance processes; recording transactions, analyzing, planning, general ledger accounts, chart of accounts, revenue (restricted, and unrestricted dollars) GAAP, Financial Statements, internal controls, stewardship/ accountability and fiduciary responsibility.
Cost | $30
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Instructor | Lynda Leibrock
This class is designed to assist you in the grant writing process. We will cover where to look for grants, analysis, funder’s priorities, basic terminology, eligibility, format/components, grant budgets, how to present your plan, grant narrative, evaluation, submission and the grant process.
Cost | $30
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Instructor | Lynda Leibrock
In this class, you will learn how to obtain your Michigan Solicitation License. As a nonprofit in Michigan you do need a license to solicit donations. You will also learn what is required when you have a raffle. What are the duties and responsibilities of the nonprofit pertaining to fundraising, best practices, fundraising tips, and organization ideas? You will learn how to turn the burden into blessing and receive many fundraising ideas!
Cost | $30
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Instructor | Lynda Lebrock
This is the organizations process for defining and implementing strategic actions to achieve goals. In this class, we will walk through the step by step blueprint that drives the operational and cultural aspects of your organization. Using specific tools, we will be able to determine our current position, develop a strategy, build the plan and manage the performance.
Cost | $30
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