Wednesday, March 5:  So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit: This seminar is appropriate for nonprofit organizations that have just started or those that are thinking about incorporating.  Topics include legal, regulatory and ongoing compliance requirements; vision and mission statements; strategic planning, forming a Board of Directors setting up proper financial statements, basic fund raising and marketing principles.  Presenters:  Degnan/Nix

Wednesday, March 19: Board and Staff Relationships:  This seminar will examine the relationship between Board of Directors and Staff, how to manage relationships with all key stakeholders, how to create alignment within your organization that increases productivity, roles and responsibilities of Board and Staff and how to increase management effectiveness. Presenters:  Mendez/Nix   

Wednesday, April 9:  Capacity Building:  This seminar is appropriate for organizations over 3 years old that are experiencing some growing pains and need a plan for expanding programs/services, building infrastructure, developing human and/or financial resources to “move to the next level” of organizational development.  Includes strategies for capacity building.  Presenters:  Degnan/Nix

 Wednesday, April 23:  Capital Campaigns:  Are you ready for a capital campaign?  This seminar will examine your organization’s readiness for a capital campaign.  Topics include assembling a campaign team, building the donor database, developing a clear, compelling case for support, realistic assessment of how much money is feasible to raise, setting campaign goals, and donor recognition.  Presenters:  Degnan/Nix 

Wednesday, May 7:  Basics of Financial Management for Nonprofits:  This seminar is appropriate for those organizations that need basic assistance with financial management.  Topics include terms and concepts of financial management, budgeting, budget re-forecasting, cash flow, filing IRS Form 990, and securing an audit.  Presenters:  Mendez/Nix/Rice