Programs

New Drop-in Program for Nonprofit Start-Ups Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:00 PM

Jumpstart your Fundraising Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:00 PM

Thinking of starting a nonprofit?  Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Drafting Agendas and Minutes for Nonprofit Meetings, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:00 PM

We’re frequently asked for the do’s and don’ts of writing meeting minutes.  If this has been on your mind, join us!

Employee Handbooks in the Nonprofit Context: On Friday, June 9, 2023 6:00 PM

If your organization has a few staff members, you have probably thought about using an employee handbook.  But you might also have heard that such handbooks are full of traps for the unwary.  New Bedford employment lawyer Nan Evans formerly sorted out fact from fiction and help you assess your nonprofit organization’s needs for its employee handbook.

Before you begin Thursday, September 7, 2023 6-8:00 PM

Nonprofit Advocacy Basics: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM

Is your nonprofit involved in advocacy? Should it be? Learn to distinguish lobbying, issues advocacy, and political activity, and find out what a 501(c)(3) organization can do.

Nonprofit Finance 101 Thursday, September 14, 2023 6-8:00 PM

Introduction to Nonprofits: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6-8:00 PM, FREE

Are you thinking of starting a nonprofit? This overview will give you a sense of the sector and what it takes to start a nonprofit.

Introducing the Nonprofit World Wednesday, September 26, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM

Board Expectations – Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6-8:00 PM

Have you been invited to join a nonprofit Board of Directors? What does a nonprofit expect of its Board members? Bring your questions about Board service.

Learn About Incorporation & Bylaws!  Tuesday, October 10, 2023 6:00 PM

Strategic Planning for the Small/New Nonprofit Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6:00 PM

Starting a Nonprofit?  Starting the Nonprofit: What to know before you start.

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit, the place to start is with our Saturday Seminar on October 22, 2023 9:00-1:00 

Do you fundraise?  Learn more about fundraising!  Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:00 PM

Top 10 Tips for End-of-the-Year Fundraising: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM

A popular program returns: Board Meeting Basics Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00-7:30 PM

Need Board Members? Get Onboard South Coast Wednesday, November 22, 2023 4:30 – 7:00 PM

Forming a Nonprofit: Is It Right For You? Find out, January 17, 2024 – 7:00 (Re-scheduled)

Forming a Nonprofit: Is It Right For You? Find out, May 15, 2024 – 7:00

In the Planning Stages
Get That Government Grant
Grant writing, formerly with Robin Cabral – in 2 sessions
Onboarding New Board Members, November 2
How to Ask for Money returns on Wednesday evening, formerly by  Robin Cabral & Laur Schaberg
Employment Law Update for Nonprofits in November

Customized Board Training Available