ECDI Virtual Workshop: How to Start A Nonprofit and Win Grants

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• Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022  11 a.m.

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Understanding the business side of managing a nonprofit organization and how to get funding.

If you are interested in forming a nonprofit, converting an informal group to tax-exempt status, or reorganizing an existing organization, this webinar is perfect for you!
Learn practical information about incorporation, organization, and other issues pertinent to anyone involved with a nonprofit start-up and how to fund it.

Key Topics:
-Decide if starting a nonprofit is best for you
-Understand what your options are besides starting a nonprofit
-How to incorporate a nonprofit in 10 Steps
-The Dos and Don'ts of setting up a nonprofit
-The cost of setting up a nonprofit
-Types of granting agencies
-What types of grants are available
-Who can apply for which grants

Latisha A. Chastang is the creator of Bright Minds Consulting, specializing in Nonprofit Management and Leadership for large and small nonprofit organizations. The vision came from her experience in the nonprofit sector and the need for staff, leadership and start up nonprofits to fully understand the business aspect of successfully managing an organization. Most importantly, she seeks to motivate nonprofit organizations to understand and embrace social entrepreneurship in order for organizations to be sustainable.
Latisha also humbly serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Urban Foundation founded by her husband; its mission is to transform communities through Collaboration, Research and Self Advocacy with young adults between the ages of 16-24.
Latisha has her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Human Resources from Franklin University, and her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Capella University.
Latisha currently serves on the Board of Health for Franklin County Public Health, ECDI Women's Business Center Advisory Board, and the Advisory Board Chair of the Fuld Institute for Evidence Based Practices at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.
Latisha is the wife of Carl of 21 years, mom two awesome teenagers, Xavier and Danielle, and dogs, Dashie.
Latisha’s favorite motto: Be Relentless!

The WBC services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. To make a request or obtain more information, please contact the WBC in your area or call 1-888-210-3039.

The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.
The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.