Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold “Learning Matters” Workshop May 15th

Clarksville, TN – The Nonprofit Partnership Network and APSU’s Department of Public Management and Criminal Justice will co-host “What Every Employee and Board Member Should Know About Starting a Nonprofit and Staying Legal” on May 15th, 2013 from 1:00pm- 4:00pm at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.

The free workshop will enable nonprofit leaders and board members to gain skills and knowledge about legal and practical considerations for nonprofit organizations (NPOs).

This session will explore the difference between nonprofit and for-profit businesses and the IRS process to obtain a 501 (c) (3) status in order to receive charitable donations. The session will cover an overview of the government filling forms, creating a board-of-directors, bylaws, conflict of interest policies, the pros and cons of founding a nonprofit organization and how to stay legal for operating nonprofits.

At the end of this session you will have a basic understanding of whether you want to create or turn your business into a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization and the process you will go through.

The Nonprofit Partnership Network is a local coalition of nonprofit organizations and community members working together to bring awareness to community issues, build capacity and provide comprehensive education and networking opportunities that help organizations respond to the demand for services, and forge new partnership and collaborations in the community.

The NPN supports the diverse array of nonprofit organizations in Clarksville Montgomery County by providing workshops and networking opportunities to connect these groups to important resources and to each other. The May 15th workshop is free, but registration is required.

RSVP by May 12th, 2013 by emailing rarancibia.npn@gmail.com or call 931.551.5450.