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Announcing a Special Webinar Series for Nonprofit Startup Organizations!

Nonprofit Startup Series
5 sessions, 60 minutes each

Are you considering starting a nonprofit organization, or do you already run or work for a nonprofit startup? The Foundation Center is holding a special five-part webinar series just for you.

A strong nonprofit needs a vital mission, clear lines of accountability, reliable and diverse revenue streams, and high-quality programs and services. Our new webinar series guides you through these issues to help you start off on solid footing and learn to build an effective organization.

Click a session title to learn more.

Part 1
Legal Essentials of Starting a Nonprofit Organization
Friday, January 18, 2008, 2:00 pm EST
Stephen Falla Riff, Esq., Legal Aid Society of New York

Part 2
Board and Governance Issues for Startup Organizations
Friday, January 25, 2008, 2:00 pm EST
Robert M. Zimmerman, Author, Boards That Love Fundraising: A How-To Guide For Your Board and Board Members Rule: How to Be a Strategic Advocate for your Nonprofit.

Part 3
Defining Mission and Vision
Friday, February 1, 2008, at 2:00 pm EST
Oliver Tessier, Principal, Oliver Tessier & Associates

Part 4
Effective Program Development for Startup Organizations
Friday, February 8, 2008, at 2:00 pm EST
John F. O'Kane, CFRE, Senior Vice President, Coxe Curry & Associates

Part 5
First Fundraising Strategies for Startup Organizations
Friday, February 15, 2008, at 2:00 pm EST
Registration closed.
Tom O'Brien, Program Manager, Neighborhood Connections, The Cleveland Foundation

If you aren't able to participate in the live sessions, or if the session you want is closed, you'll still have the opportunity to access them later — each webinar session will be recorded and posted to the Events Archive at our web site, where they will be available any time at no charge.

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