Welcome to Dollars Make Sense, LLC – please explore our website to find out more information about the services we offer – if you have additional questions, please contact us. We look forward to serving you.

Our Mission: Dollars Make Sense, LLC specializes in assisting non-profit organizations by strengthening their program structure and providing the necessary assistance to reach their funding goals.”

 

Interactive Workshops
Non-profit Grant writing
Even if an organization has a grant writer, the executive board should be aware of the grant writing process – this class will provide the information and skills for writing grants

  • Discussion of funding types

  • Gaining community support

  • Researching the funder – finding the funder that is right for your organization

  • Researching the funder Board and history of funding

  • Cover letter, executive summary; your message to the grantmaker

  • Statement of need; presenting the correct data that supports your need

  • Comprehensive project descriptions; your proof of project planning

  • Organizational overview, conclusion, attachments

  • Questions/answers

501 Applications Workshop
Most agencies charge between $1000-3000 for preparing 501 applications – this class will result in the filing of your own IRS 1023 application for 501(c)(3) status for much less.

  • Determine the qualifications for filing for 501 status

  • Why obtain 501 status

  • Prepare Articles of Incorporation (AOI)

  • Prepare AOI registration letter

  • Prepare Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Prepare By-laws

  • Examine and respond to IRS 1023 application

  • Prepare addendum responses to IRS 1023 application

  • Prepare budget

  • Determine organization filing fee

  • Examine entire packet – review coversheet

  • 1.5 hour private telephone session with instructor

Building your Board
The non-profit is only as powerful as its Board of Directors – this class provides the duties of each board member and provides insight in selecting viable board members.

  • Board responsibilities

  • Board background

  • Selecting individual members

  • Building an effective Board

  • Inviting new board members after board is established

  • Dismissing board members

  • Hiring an Executive Director

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