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THE EARNED INCOME STRATAGEM: FUNDING YOUR MISSION BY SELLING GOODS OR SERVICES

Nonprofits that sell products or services sometimes called social enterprise) are more common than you may realize. Think thrift shops, gift shops, repair shops, educational services and food services among many others. The seminar explores how to start a money-making enterprise, its legal boundaries, the elements of risk involved, the kinds of enterprise that are most congenial to nonprofits, both measures and rates of success among them, typical reasons for failure, and other related matters.

Price: $20.00

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Super Seminar Series - Day 1

Marathon Oil and ESCH join forces to bring you a day full of seminars presented by a variety of experienced and engaging speakers. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

The theme for day 1 is "Fund Development". Seminar topics include: The Status of Philathropic Giving in Houston, Grant Writing and plenty more. See the link below for all the details.

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MARKETING FOR MISSION SUCCESS

This is an introductory seminar to help participants develop an understanding of Marketing and its importance in presenting their programs and influencing others to assist in obtaining their goals. Basic marketing principles and practices as they apply to non-profit organizations will be discussed. Attendance at this seminar is a pre-requisite for participation in the Building A Marketing Plan to Win seminar.

Price $20.00

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BOOTSTRAPPING THE NONPROFIT START-UP: THE ART OF THE START-UP

This seminar is designed for those who are interested in starting a nonprofit. It describes the legal steps to choose a nonprofit entity, the legal duties and responsibilities of the officers and directors in the management of a nonprofit, business risks, entity formation documents, picking a name, obtaining a tax identification number, forms for governance such as bylaws, resolutions and preparing meeting minutes and meeting agendas. It will show you how to obtain and maintain a tax exempt status. Participants are directed to numerous resources that can help in all phases of the startup.

Price: $20.00

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LEADING AND MANAGING A NONPROFIT: WINNING HEARTS & MINDS

In this seminar the principles for leading and managing your organization are examined. The presentation is based upon the premise that leadership qualities can be developed. Man is not born with these qualities. We will explore what these qualities are and how they can be developed and enhanced. We will examine how these qualities are exhibited in the great leaders in history and how the same principles apply just as well to leaders of small organizations.

Price: $20.00

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Super Seminar Series - Day 2

Marathon Oil and ESCH come together to bring you another full day of seminars presented by a variety of experienced and engaging speakers. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

The theme for day 2 is "Communication". Seminar topics include: Creating and Maintaining a Marketing Advantage: Finding Your Niche, Social Media: How-To's and plenty of others.