SCORE Program: Starting a Successful Not-For-Profit Business in Connecticut

Are you passionate about a worthy cause, or have you identified a group of underprivileged people in need of help?  If so, you have probably entertained the idea of starting a not-for-profit organization to help solve some of our country’s social, economic and political problems.  This fast-paced, entertaining program will teach you, step by step, how to build a successful not-for-profit organization in Connecticut, and identify resources that will help you help those in need.

Among the things you will learn in this program:

• how to make sure your cause is really “charitable”
• the two types of not-for-profit organization, and the differences between them
• how to put together your nonprofit board of directors and management team
• how to find wealthy donors and gain their support and trust
• how to form a not-for-profit corporation or limited liability company (LLC)
• how to write applications for government grants
• how to raise funds for your non-for-profit organization
• how to apply for tax-exempt (section 501C3) status from the IRS and the State of Connecticut
• how to market and promote your not-for-profit activities
• the three keys to success in a not-for-profit organization
• how to find lawyers and accountants to help you with the paperwork
• learn about Connecticut government agencies that support not-for-profit organizations, and how to deal with them

About the Presenter:

Cliff Ennico is an attorney and small business consultant based in Fairfield, Connecticut and is a leading expert on legal and tax issues facing small businesses. He is the author of 16 books, most recently, The Crowdfunding Handbook. He currently writes a weekly “Succeeding in Your Business” column for Creators Syndicate, which appears in hundreds of newspapers and online venues worldwide. He is also a guest columnist for Entrepreneur and other business magazines. His YouTube channel has over 300,000 followers and features over 50 hour-long videos on starting and managing businesses in Connecticut and elsewhere. During the 1990's he was the host of the PBS television series MoneyHunt, the first reality TV show for entrepreneurs. 

About SCORE Fairfield County:

SCORE Fairfield County and their volunteer business mentors are dedicated to providing the best possible service. SCORE Fairfield County offers free business mentoring and workshops from experienced advisors, entrepreneurs and corporate executives with diverse industry experience and specialties to help small business owners start, develop and grow their business.