Build Your Nonprofit - Atlanta

Want to make a real impact in the world? Join us at Build Your Nonprofit Workshop, where we'll equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to thrive in the $1.4 Trillion nonprofit sector. Here's what you can expect:

✅ Setting Up Your Nonprofit Entity: Navigate the legal and administrative maze with ease. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step so you can establish your organization as a 501c3 organization with confidence. From state registration, to the proper tax exemption filing, and everything in between. Comes with templates for Board of Director development and Bylaws, policies, duties and responsibilities outlines. 

✅ Developing a Fundable Brand: Your brand is your most powerful asset. Learn how to craft a compelling mission statement, define your organizational structure, and use data to tell your story in a way that resonates with donors, partners, and the community.

✅ Sustainability Strategies: Building a sustainable nonprofit requires more than just passion—it requires strategy. Discover proven techniques for building a brand that stands the test of time and attracts the support you need to thrive.

✅ Access to Grant Opportunities: Grants can be a game-changer for nonprofits, but finding the right ones can be daunting. Gain exclusive access to a curated list of grant opportunities tailored to your newly founded organizations. 

But that's not all! 🌟 You'll also have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and forge partnerships that will propel your organization forward.

What to bring? 

- Questions 

- Appetite for practical implementation  

- Laptops to walk through each step and form completion

* Lunch will be served for all attendees. 

There are two ticket options: 

Option 1: Workshop Entry: for one time workshop and including all class material and training

Option 2: Workshop and Business Development: includes all class material and training plus six months of back office and business development management support services for your organization, provided by Bridgeway Ventures. This is most valuable to organizations who are wanting scalable growth within their respective area of focus- including national brand connectivity, internal communication  and marketing planning, technical writing support,  and program development support.

More about the speakers: 

JoVonne Walker works with executives and entrepreneurs in building strategic plans, infrastructure, and grant writing services. She has developed a passion for ensuring that businesses win more clients with their words and marketing practices.  Her experience is inclusive of nonprofit marketing, grant writing and building strategies to improve access to capital for various organizations. She has written proposals for over $10 million in funding for state, foundation and federal government contracts and grants. Her client results have yielded 350% revenue increases through communication planning, fundraising and grant  proposal development. 

Ahmad Perry, Sr. has built his career by solving complex business problems within financial services, marketing and workforce planning. Consulting with such companies as Teradata, United Technologies, Carrier Corporation, Flexport, and a host of government agencies. Working with executives and organizational leaders to understand their business needs has given him a sense of fulfillment. Within his 501c3 organization, Generation to Come Foundation, he has been able to lead families to raise $1 million in less than six months - resulting in both economic freedom and empowerment.