Non-Profit Organization & Small Business Capacity Building Series

The Nonprofit & Small Business Development Series seeks to uplift rising nonprofit organizations & small businesses, primarily those operating in the target neighborhoods of: Fenway, Back Bay, Mission Hill, Roxbury, and South End, by connecting them with community leaders and university expertise around capacity building and best practices & tips to better engage relevant stakeholders. Sessions are open to the public – you do not need to be affiliated with a nonprofit or business in these neighborhoods.

Register for our mixture of online and hybrid sessions below.

The first session is led by branding expert, Fena Fenelon, and focuses on developing your “branding DNA.” Exploring the art and science of creating a strong brand, it delves into key components of branding, such as brand strategy, positioning, messaging, and identity design. This session is open to the public and targeted at non-profit organizations and small businesses in the City of Boston. Join us to build your organization or business’ capacity for storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and funding.

This session will cover topics around funding strategies, grant writing, and resources available for nonprofit and small businesses in the City of Boston. An interactive discussion with representatives from Northeastern, The Small Business Development Office in the City of Boston, local nonprofits, and small business owners will offer ideas, resources, and best practices for participants to build their own capacity for fund and partnership development.

This presentation introduces the legal aspects of starting and running a small business or nonprofit organization. Designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders, the session will cover critical legal topics, including the selection of appropriate business structures, tax-exempt status for nonprofits, early compliance focuses with state and federal regulations, and intellectual property protection. Participants will gain valuable insights into the legal obligations that govern business operations and nonprofit activities, as well as strategies for navigating common legal challenges.

Join branding expert, Fena Fenelon for a session on developing and implementing a branding strategy. Learn how to set measurable goals and identity target audiences for your brand. Utilize this training as a jumping off point for your role as a storyteller within an organization or small business.

Colleges and Universities can be important stakeholders for non-profit organizations and small businesses. Join representatives from across Northeastern University as they share more about opportunities to engage with the student, staff, research, facility, and community resources for organizations and small businesses.

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