Are you the leader of an emerging organization looking to establish a solid base of community support? Our dynamic 3-part workshop is designed to connect you with expert-level tools and strategies for gaining traction in fund development and community engagement. Each session is carefully crafted to provide you with practical insights and actionable steps that can be immediately applied to your organization. This workshop is ideal for leaders of emerging organizations – whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your existing efforts, you’ll gain valuable insights and tools to support your mission.

Key Learnings Include:

  •  501(c)(3) Requirements – You’ve got it. Now what do you do with it?
    • What is a Certificate of Incorporation vs. Bylaws
    • Tax considerations
    • Legal responsibilities (presented by Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio)
  • Communication is a key to success
    • Create an effective mission statement
    • Elevator Pitch Essentials – How to sell your nonprofit to clients and funders
    • Know your competition and your audience
  • Board Structure – the strength of your board can make or break your nonprofit
    • Learn how to recruit a strong board
    • Importance of board orientation
    • Need for committees 
  • Nonprofit Financial Management
    • Different financial documents you must understand to survive
    • Build and operating budget
    • What is a project budget?
    • How to raise funds, including grant writing basics

BUILD Program Schedule

The training consists of three 3-hour sessions.  Each session is from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and are held at OneSource Center.

Spring 2025:  February 6, February 13, and February 20, 2025

In order to provide individualized attention, the class size is limited to 8 participants.

Program Cost

The cost for the BUILD program is $150.

Payment Policy

To help ensure a full cohort, tuition will be collected in full prior to the start of the program.