This half-day seminar is offered periodically:

• Dates to be announced.

Many people express an interest in establishing a nonprofit to address a specific need in this community. However, the process of starting a nonprofit can present intimidating challenges. This workshop will address the primary issues and challenges faced in establishing a nonprofit.

Workshop Content

• Overview of the unique nature and structure of nonprofit organizations, as well as comparable differences between nonprofits and for-profits.

• Determining whether there is sufficient need to establish a new organization and understanding the alternatives to incorporation.

• Overview of the legal issues and processes involved in establishing a nonprofit.

• Examination of the initial governance and management challenges to successful operation.

Workshop Fee:  $45 per participant

Location:  4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri (Conference Room 210)

Faculty:  David Stallings, CPA, MPA and Judith Sharp, JD, LLM  (Bios)

For More Information . . .

Email or call the Midwest Center at (816) 235-5720 or 1-800-474-1170 for more information.  Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may contact the University through Relay Missouri, 1-800-735-2966 (TT) or 1-800-735-2466 (voice).