101 for the 501

Whether you are a brand-new nonprofit interested in the essentials of nonprofit management, a small nonprofit looking to scale your operations, or an established nonprofit interested in refining your organizational best practices, 101 for the 501 is the program for you. 101 for the 501 gives your nonprofit the competitive edge required to succeed and grow by providing the tools needed to build capacity and scale operations, furthering your mission and service to the community.

This FREE program is generously funded by Children's Services of Palm Beach County.

More About 101 for the 501

Organizations with budgets between $15,000 and $500,000 serving Palm Beach County can apply to participate. To confirm your qualification, check line 12 of Form 990 or line 9 on Form 990-EZ of your most recent fiscal year tax records.

Participants will meet for four consecutive weeks for full-day, in-person sessions. Lunch is provided. The day will be split with mornings focused on an organizational self-assessment and an exploration of the services and benefits offered by Nonprofits First to help your cause. After lunch, a subject matter expert will deliver a seminar focused on moving your organization to the next level.

The curriculum includes the following nonprofit management topics that are aligned with Nonprofits First's Accreditation Standards:

Governance: Key Governing Documents, Board Governance, and Risk Management
Finance: Fiscal Controls & Financial Management
Human Resources: Personnel Policies & Procedures
Development: Fundraising & Volunteer Management

Additional benefits! The 501(c)Pro Toolkit

Each organization that successfully completes all four modules receives one year of free access to the online self-evaluation and resource collection. The 501(c) Pro Toolkit is a $750 value that includes over 90 sample documents that are essential to successful nonprofit operations. In addition, you will have access to dedicated staff and volunteers from the Nonprofits First Accreditation team to assist with questions and the Toolkit.

“I'd like to thank Nonprofits First and your program sponsors for providing this educational opportunity. It was a wonderful experience for me professionally and will surely translate to better executed programs; and therefore, more students getting the help they need to get into the college of their dreams.”

Christine Sylvain
Executive Director, Path to College