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So You Want to Start a Nonprofit

2024-12-03 19:00:00 2024-12-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago So You Want to Start a Nonprofit Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tuesday, December 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-03 19:00:00 2024-12-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago So You Want to Start a Nonprofit Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Are you passionate about helping others and have an idea to serve your community? Is starting a nonprofit the best way to turn your vision into a reality?

Join us for an informative workshop with Genevieve Kirk, Center for Nonprofit Excellence Director at the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, and learn the fundamental steps to start a charitable nonprofit organization in Illinois.

Nonprofit organizations play a growing role in the social and economic well-being of our community as they provide services, goods and resources to meet community needs. Join this session and learn the key ingredients to:

  • Define your purpose and programs
  • File articles of incorporation
  • Draft bylaws
  • Develop a board of directors
  • Optimize your organization’s fundraising efforts
  • Determine if a nonprofit corporation structure is the most suitable way to address your community need.

This interactive session concludes with a Q & A format where you will have an opportunity to get feedback from Genevieve and alums of the Community Solutions Incubator, an initiative of the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.

Advance registration suggested. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-you-want-to-start-a-nonprofit-tickets-1021929196737?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Presented in partnership with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois.

About the presenter: Genevieve Kirk is a nonprofit leader and educator with over 20 years of experience based in Champaign-Urbana. She is the Center for Nonprofit Excellence Director at the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois where she facilitates collaboration and sharing of best practices. She is also an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois.

Starting or growing a nonprofit? We can help. champaign.org/launch

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Business |

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Main Library

librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217-403-2000

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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 03 12:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Apr 27, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Apr 28, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Cancelled
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, Apr 29, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C,The Studio

Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, May 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, May 02, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, May 04, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 05, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 06, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, May 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, May 09, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Sun, May 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, May 11, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 12, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 13, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 16, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sun, May 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, May 18, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 19, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, May 20, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, May 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, May 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, May 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, May 23, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, May 25, All day

Tue, May 26, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 27, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am