The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” workshop will provide a 2-hour overview of the risks and benefits of self-employment. Participants will be introduced to the attributes of being a successful entrepreneur, understand the magnitude and responsibilities of “being your own boss”, and review some general guidelines to consider before seriously considering self-employment.

Four classes will be offered evenings from 6:30PM to 8:30PM and one Saturday class from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. Classes will be held at Kingsborough Community College. Tentative dates are Thursdays: Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16. The Saturday class will be offered on October 23. To pre-register, please click here.

The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” workshop will provide a 2-hour overview of the risks and benefits of self-employment. Participants will be introduced to the attributes of being a successful entrepreneur, understand the magnitude and responsibilities of “being your own boss”, and review some general guidelines to consider before seriously considering self-employment.

Four classes will be offered evenings from 6:30PM to 8:30PM and one Saturday class from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. Classes will be held at Kingsborough Community College. Tentative dates are Thursdays: Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16. The Saturday class will be offered on October 23. To pre-register, please click here.

The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” workshop will provide a 2-hour overview of the risks and benefits of self-employment. Participants will be introduced to the attributes of being a successful entrepreneur, understand the magnitude and responsibilities of “being your own boss”, and review some general guidelines to consider before seriously considering self-employment.

Four classes will be offered evenings from 6:30PM to 8:30PM and one Saturday class from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. Classes will be held at Kingsborough Community College. Tentative dates are Thursdays: Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16. The Saturday class will be offered on October 23. To pre-register, please click here.

The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” workshop will provide a 2-hour overview of the risks and benefits of self-employment. Participants will be introduced to the attributes of being a successful entrepreneur, understand the magnitude and responsibilities of “being your own boss”, and review some general guidelines to consider before seriously considering self-employment.

Four classes will be offered evenings from 6:30PM to 8:30PM and one Saturday class from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. Classes will be held at Kingsborough Community College. Tentative dates are Thursdays: Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16. The Saturday class will be offered on October 23. To pre-register, please click here.

9AM-12PM

Faculty:

• Dianne Billings Buford, Chief Service Officer

Many nonprofits rely on volunteers to provide essential programs and to engage citizens in service to their community. This workshop will focus on practices that ensure volunteers achieve their goals in service, are inspired to make a long term commitment to your organization and provide a real benefit to your organization.  Open to board of directors and staff

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9AM-5PM

Faculty:

• Don Crocker, Executive Director/CEO Support Center for Nonprofit Management
• Joanne Page, President, Fortune Society
• Gary Selnick, Board member
• Jose Mercado, Assistant Commissioner Finance, ACS
• Richard Beck, Assistant Commissioner of Payment Services, ACS
• John Cirolia, Assistant Commissioner, Contract Agency Finance Division, DYCD
• Elisa Velazquez, General Counsel, MOCS
• Michelle Biondi, Senior Policy Analyst for Contract Review Unit, MOCS
• Bryan Epps, Senior Policy Analyst, MOCS

Managing a City Contract can entail a steep learning curve for a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits may be intimidated by the overall process and must comply with stringent requirements. This course is designed to support organizations by starting with a strategic approach, and covering fiscal management best practices, the structure and general requirements of a City contract, nonprofit perspectives on successfully working with City government, and specific processes like auditing, payment requisitioning (vouchering) and performance evaluations. Targeted to directors, executive staff and contract managers

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9AM-12PM

Faculty:

• Kelly Mathews, Sr. VP, Council of Community Services of NYS, Inc.
• Bryan Epps, Senior Policy Analyst, MOCS

Many small non-profits have limited administrative staff, but work under the same high expectations from funders regarding internal controls. This training will focus on the implementation of simple, yet effective internal controls to allow your organization to reap the benefits of accountability, efficiency, and fraud prevention despite running a lean operation. Targeted to the board of directors and senior staff

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9AM-12PM

Faculty:

• Rhoda Barr, Director of Client Services, Volunteer Consulting Group and BoardnetUSA
• Linda Manley, Legal Director, Lawyers Alliance of New York
• Jenny Walty, Assistant Director for Capacity Building and Oversight, MOCS

A strong board of directors provides a vision for the Executive Director and staff, but also exercises key oversight responsibilities. An effective board requires certain skill sets and diversity, but also an appropriate structure. This training will provide the necessary tools for the board to effectively carry out the mission of a growing organization. Targeted to the board of directors and executive directors.

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9AM-12PM

Faculty:

• Ethan Kahn, CPA, ERE Accountants & Advisors
• Bryan Epps, Senior Analyst for Capacity Building and Oversight, MOCS

An organization’s audited financial statements are a critical measure of financial capacity, which are reviewed by City contracting agencies to ensure that a vendor has the capacity to produce accurate books and records. It is therefore critical for nonprofits to be able to account for funds and track expenditures accurately and in a timely way to be reimbursed for their services.  This course will help nonprofits understand what their financial statements communicate about their organization and how to use them as management tools.  This class is intended teach participants to their own organizations financial tools. As a result participants should bring a copy of their own organizations financial statements and trial balance used for the audit. Participants are also encouraged to come with prepared questions. Targeted to the board of directors, senior staff and fiscal staff, and New York City agency staff

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9AM-12PM

Faculty:

• Jenny Walty, NYC Nonprofit Contract Facilitator
• Jake Luce, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services
• Caitlin Caporale, Discretionary Award Compliance Coordinator
• Alex Kipp, Director of Training, Conflicts of Interest Board

The administration of New York City Council discretionary awards, also called member items, can be challenging for even the most sophisticated organizations. This training will cover the new policies and procedures that have increased accountability and transparency in the award of Council funding and will cover Council selection, prequalification, contracting requirements, and conflicts of interests. Get to know the players and their roles in the discretionary award process. Targeted to nonprofit executives, nonprofit contract managers and New York City agency staff

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