It was June of 2013 and Leah Okimoto and her husband, Dan Schneider, had just lost their infant son, Aaron, to complications resulting from his premature birth. In the midst of their grief, the couple agreed they wanted to find …

Growing through giving: Local nonprofit helps young kids make a difference Read more »

Please scroll down to Registration and Payment to register and pay for this event. Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or …

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop Read more »

Registration*: Click here to register. Please RSVP by December 9. *Please note that registration is required.  Presenters: Barry Chait, Esq., Senior Manager and Brenda DeCosta, CPA, Partner, Marcum Accountants Advisors As part of an effort to reform and strengthen Federal grant making, the …

Are You in Compliance with the Omni Circular Requirements for Your Federal Grants? Read more »

Please scroll down to Registration and Payment to register and pay for this event. This two-hour workshop offers an overview of compliance requirements with various government agencies and practical tips for nascent nonprofits to help ensure they will maintain not-for-profit …

How to Maintain Not-for-Profit Status (Part II to our Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop) Read more »

A 2-hour, interactive seminar led by a tax-exempt organization specialist.  The Agenda includes: Role of the Board, Director Duties, Board Composition, Board Procedures, Policies, Other Compliance Issues and Director Liability. Presenters: Maura Murphy, Esq., Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Registration*: Registration for this …

Corporate Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations and their Board Members Read more »

Registration: Click here to register. Every nonprofit relies heavily on the services of volunteers: Board members, tutors, mentors, little league coaches, office workers, committee members who organize the annual gala, and the people who serve coffee and donuts at your community events. But …

Managing Volunteers: Understanding the Legal Impact Read more »

Two experts in nonprofit and tax-exempt organization law will lead a comprehensive 2.5 hour on how to form a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) public charity status. Carolyn Osteen, Esq., recently retired from Ropes & Gray LLP, specialized in this area …

Lawyer Training: How to Form a Nonprofit Organization with 501(c)(3) Public Charity Status Read more »

Please scroll down to Registration and Payment to register and pay for this event. Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or …

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop Read more »

Come and learn about the ins and outs of the new Massachusetts earned sick time law and how it affects your personnel policies and more largely your nonprofit. The earned sick time law went into effect on July 1, 2015 …

New Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law and How it Affects Nonprofits Read more »

Come and learn how Jericho Road Lawrence and YWCA of Greater Lawrence have successfully spearheaded the efforts to diversify the boards of local nonprofits to reflect the population they serve. The presentation will show the programs they crafted to seek …

Cultural Inclusion: How Lawrence Nonprofits Successfully Diversified their Boards Read more »