Emerging Nonprofit Certificate of Training
Bootcamp for Founders of Nonprofit Startups
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights offers the Emerging Nonprofit Certificate of Training program for nonprofit founders who are interested in or are in the process of forming a new nonprofit organization. We are offering a shortened, virtual version of our Emerging Nonprofit Training Program. If you are interested in attending Bootcamp, click here to be added the Bootcamp waitlist and contact Angela Dear at adear@clccrul.org for current Bootcamp dates and times.
Nonprofit Board Basics – Learn roles and responsibilities for board directors and officers, fiduciary duties, the founder’s role, and the importance of recruiting a diverse board of directors.
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Funding a New Nonprofit – receive an introduction to grant prospecting (including further resources on grant writing), funder perspectives on new nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Business Planning for a New Nonprofit – A solid business plan is critical to the success of your organization and will make filing for 501(c)(3) status less difficult. Attend this workshop to learn the components and the writing process.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Developing a Budget for a New Nonprofit – Learn the basics of creating a budget for new nonprofit organizations including how to use and prepare each type of budget, the best ways to develop reliable estimates of revenue and expenses, and the true cost of hiring employees.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Legal Steps to Create a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization – Gain in-depth knowledge about the legal requirements and various filings for creating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax exempt organization.
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
The Fine Print
Participants must attend all five workshops to obtain the certificate. The certificate of training is awarded to an individual (not the organization), and attendance at the workshops is not transferable to other co-founders for the certificate of training. For example, a founder may register for the series, but send another co-founder to one of the workshops (24 hour advance notice to Chicago Lawyers’ Committee is required for all attendee substitutions due to building visitor registration requirements).
To waive the application fee, the certificate of training recipient must be listed as the primary or secondary contact for the organization. Only one application fee will be waived per recipient, and the filing fees deposit is still required for new nonprofits per the application. The organization must meet our eligibility guidelines:
1. The organization is a not for profit tax exempt organization or an organization seeking assistance to obtain recognition of tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service.
2. The organization is not in need of legal representation for a dispute, litigation or matters that might reasonably lead to litigation.
3. The organization is engaged in activities that serve low-income populations or communities. Most client organizations are involved in the following activities:
• job training, development, placement, retention and/or entrepreneurship
• loan funds, community lending programs or a community credit union
• child care, after school programs
• civil rights, human rights
• community education and awareness, health clinics, domestic violence
• social services including food pantries, clothing and/or furniture distribution
• arts and cultural organizations
• real estate development (commercial, retail and affordable housing)
• transitional housing, supportive housing, group homes, shelters
• technical assistance providers
The Emerging Nonprofit Certificate of Training is neither a professional certification, nor an assessment-based certificate program. For questions about the program, please contact us at clp@clccrul.org.
Cancellation Policy
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any workshop for which registrants will receive a full refund. If you cannot attend a workshop or program you have registered, you may contact us or call 312-939-3638 to request a refund according to the provisions below.
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee will retain an administrative fee of a minimum of 30 percent of the cost of the workshop. This fee increases closer to the workshop date. Additionally, a workshop registration will not be transferable to any future workshops should you not attend. This allows us to plan for event capacity and keep costs affordable. Please take this into account before you sign up for a workshop.
70 percent refund for cancellations received at least seven-days prior to the first day of the workshop in a series, or the day of the workshop, whichever is earlier.
50 percent refund for cancellations received at least three-days prior to the first day of the workshop in a series, or the day of the workshop, whichever is earlier.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within 72-hours of the first day of the workshop in a series, or the day of the workshop, whichever is earlier. No refunds will be issued for “no shows”.
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee reserves the right to modify cancellation policies as necessary. Any such changes will be clearly stated on registration and program materials to which they apply.