Community Foundation Offers Help on Starting a Nonprofit

Chico, California (December 2, 2008) –  Starting December 9, community members have the opportunity to participate in monthly consultations on “How to Start a Nonprofit”. This service is provided by the North Valley Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute.

Anyone interested in creating a nonprofit organization is encouraged to attend. If you are considering starting a nonprofit organization, or have taken the first steps toward creating one, this service is suited for you.

NVCF staff will  provide a one-on-one interview and informational session with participants. This will provide an overview of what you need to create a nonprofit organization, including legal requirements, mission statement, vision casting and building a productive board of directors.

This service is provided by appointment on the second Tuesday of each month, starting December 9. The cost is $150. For further details and registration for this training, contact Alexa Valavanis, NVCF Program Officer at 891-1150 or online at www.nvcf.org.  Reservations must be made in advance.

NVCF is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization that builds financial resources to meet community needs through grants and programs. With net assets of approximately $6 million, NVCF provides financial and administrative services to donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations with the goal of enriching the quality of life of its community members. Since 1989, hundreds of individuals, families, businesses, and community groups have established funds at the Foundation.  NVCF is located at 3120 Cohasset Rd., Suite 8 in Chico. For further details and registration for this training, contact NVCF at 891-1150 or online at www.nvcf.org. 

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