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Nonprofit Management

SCORE is offering a series of four seminars about starting and managing a nonprofit service organization or agency. The Series is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of essential elements to help start and grow a successful nonprofit.

SCORE consultants, with nonprofit experience in Silicon Valley, present seminars on the basic elements for starting and running a successful nonprofit. The seminar titles and description are described below.

The first seminar, February 12, is “Should I Start a Nonprofit?” The Agenda is:

  • Some Misconceptions

  • What is a Nonprofit

  • Some self-assessment for you

  • Some planning fundamentals

  • Classes & resources for starting a Nonprofit business

Also included is a discussion of personal characteristics and experience are needed to create a successful nonprofit service organization or agency.

The second seminar, May 13, is “How to Create a Nonprofit Business Plan”. SCORE counselors knowledgeable in financial management will explain the elements of a successful business plan. They will demonstrate how to set up a cash flow chart
To help determine what the financial needs are for success.

The third seminar, August 19, is “Board Development and Fundraising”. This seminar will cover how to enlist an active and working board of directors to help the nonprofit succeed. It will
also cover how to develop funding sources to support the service or agency, and how to cultivate donors.

The fourth and last seminar in the series, November 18, will cover “Nonprofit Marketing and Management”. SCORE counselors experienced in marketing processes will outline the many ways of getting your service known in the community. They will also describe management techniques how to motivate best performances from board, staff and volunteers

 
Workshop Schedule and Online Registration   
Click on underlined date to register

Seminar Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Date
February 12 (focus on "should I start a non-profit?)
May 13 (focus on "creating the business plan)
August 19 (focus on "board development & fund raising)
November 18 (focus on "management & marketing)
Registration Fee: $40 at the door, $35 if pre-registered online.
You can register online by clicking the date in the above table.
Seating is Limited - Come at 4:30 PM to register.

Come at 4:30 PM to register. Seminar begins at 5:00 PM.
If there is available seating, you can register at the door and pay with cash or by a check payable to "SCORE Seminar for Non-Profits".


Call (408) 288-8479 for more information.

Workshops and Seminars are held in the first floor training room in the:
San Jose Entrepreneur Center
84 West Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113

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