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Re-NEW Brooklyn Schedule: 2007
Fundraising Law and Regulation for Nonprofits BEDC FREE. Community-based nonprofits seek contributions from an increasingly diverse array of sources – government, private foundations, corporations, individuals, special event donors – and new ways of fundraising, especially on the internet, have opened up new opportunities to support their work. Come to this workshop to learn about the basic federal and state laws controlling fundraising by nonprofits in New York, including state registration and reporting requirements, the documentation and disclosure rules imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, and legal issues relating to particular types of fundraising such as auctions, solicitation on the internet and corporate sponsorship. This workshop will be led by the Lawyers Alliance for New York. Click here for more information. Improving Board Relations: How to Solve Conflicts and Make your Board Work Collaboratively BEDC FREE. Developing and maintaining a successful nonprofit board of directors is not easy—and sometimes, conflicts among board members can greatly impede an organization’s ability to function. Come to this exciting workshop to learn how to work through these conflicts and to promote a positive relationship among board members that will prevent them in the future. This workshop will be led by the Volunteer Consulting Group. Click here for more information. Nonprofit Real Estate 101 BEDC Free. Negotiating real estate transactions can be difficult for nonprofits—and, at times, complicated and costly. Come to this exciting workshop to learn the ins and outs of negotiating a real estate deal, including: 1.) How to find available space, and what to look for; 2.) An overview of common leasing practices, including problems to avoid; 3.) How to structure a lease or purchase agreement, including special considerations for nonprofits; and 4.) How to market and lease/sell properties that you own. This workshop will be led by Jim Clarke, a licensed real estate broker and Corporate Vice-President/Commercial Division Manager with Fillmore Real Estate. Quarterly CEDC Meeting: The Future of Mom & Pop Retail in NYC BEDC Free. Come to this meeting to discuss the issues facing "Mom & Pop" retailers in New York City with Councilman David Yassky, the Chair of the Council's Small Business Committee. This meeting will also feature a presentation on green building resources for small businesses from Russell Unger, the Executive Director of the US Green Building Council, NY Chapter. Click here for more information.
How to Create and Manage Your Own Storefront Improvement Program BEDC Free. Creating a storefront improvement program can be a great way to increase merchant participation and make a noticeable change on your commercial strip. Come to this exciting workshop to learn “step-by-step” how to create and manage your own program.
Accessing Capital Improvement Funding to Better Your Streetscape BEDC Free.Accessing capital improvement funding—both from the City and the State—can be a great way to bring major streetscape improvements to your neighborhood. Come to this exciting workshop to learn the “ins and outs” of this process from funders, city agencies, and successful community organizations.
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