How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

This workshop will help participants determine if forming a new nonprofit corporation is the most viable strategy for meeting their goals. Key terminology and core issues will be discussed, including important differences between nonprofit and for-profit organizations. All forms for application for nonprofit status will be provided and reviewed.

Lead for Good: Becoming a High-Impact Nonprofit Leader

Tough times require great leaders. Learn from the pros what you need to know to see your nonprofit through to better times. This thought-provoking, hands-on workshop offers tools you need to enhance your already strong leadership skills. Based on proven concepts described in Good to Great and Forces for Good, this must-attend presentation allows you to explore and practice a variety of techniques, including the Hedgehog Concept, addressing conflict, and making markets work.

Defining and Refining Your Nonprofit Job Search: Networking, Resumes, Letters and Interviews

Whether you're looking for a promotion, a new position, or a career transition from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector, this hands-on workshop provides you the knowledge, skills, and resources you'll need to write a truly effective resume and prepare a dynamic cover letter that focuses on the fit between your skills and the position you're seeking. You'll also learn about networking venues in the field and how to interview effectively and appropriately. This three-hour workshop uses actual ads from the recent Lodestar Center Nonprofit News to help you create the "total package" as you seek and apply for current job openings in the nonprofit sector.