Instructor: Cindy Laufer, Program Coordinator at MCNL and Judith Sharp, JD/LLM, Director of Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic at UMKC School of Law
The next offering of this free two-hour informational session:
January 22, 2026 (3:30 – 5:30pm)
Program Details
Starting a new nonprofit can be confusing and overwhelming. This free two-hour informational session covers basic planning steps and legal requirements to become a nonprofit organization.
Key Topics
- Nature and structure of nonprofit organizations
- Determining sufficient need to establish a new organization
- Legal issues and processes involved in establishing a nonprofit
- Alternatives to incorporation
- Governance and management challenges
Resources:
Access the collection of resources referenced in the workshop.
Online Seminar:
The January 22, 2026 session will be held online in real-time via Zoom. When you register you will receive an email with login information.
Photo and Video Release:
By attending the event, you are giving MCNL permission to use photos and videos from the workshop in future promotional materials.
