Boston-area nonprofit organizations are in need of experienced business professionals to share their unique expertise and passion for important causes. Business skills, enthusiasm, and the desire to make a positive difference can have a huge impact on any organization. If you have always wanted to serve on the board of a nonprofit, now is your…

A free webinar as part of Mass Cultural Council’s Recover, Rebuild, Renew Series. This workshop will focus on the challenges associated with nonprofit mergers and, more commonly, acquisitions. Mergers and acquisitions each raise unique business and financial questions: What are the various types of mergers, and the relevant vocabulary? What is the process of a…

If you're wondering how to make social media “connect” for your business, then this is the workshop for you! This live online social media course for creatives will be taught by strategic PR and marketing communications professional Christina Maryland. During this session, you'll learn: How to define your strategy and create your plan before taking…

Have you always wondered how to cultivate a funding base for your creative work? Then this workshop is designed for you. Led by Candelaria Silva-Collins, this two-hour, live online event will help you understand how to grow this base by answering the following questions: How do you cultivate foundation and individual support? How do you…

Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. In this online classroom (using the Zoom platform)…

A free webinar as part of Mass Cultural Council’s Recover, Rebuild, Renew Series. With much of the Massachusetts workforce engaging in remote work, employers should take time to assess whether their systems are working for both their organizations and their staff. Working from home, while creating flexibility for employers and employees, does carry risks and…

This two hour workshop will focus on the core elements of various leading crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, Patreon, and others), and strategies for launching your own campaign effectively. The workshop will be a mixture of lecture and individual & group work, with opportunities for discussion, networking, and peer feedback. Content Expert: Peter Cobb Peter Cobb is…

Copyright law protects an artist's original creative expression. But how does it work, and what does an artist need to know in order to claim it? In this workshop, attendees will get an introduction to copyright law fundamentals: What exactly does copyright protect? What rights does copyright give me as a creator? How do I obtain a copyright? What is copyright infringement? How do I protect…

If you're like most people, you may be confused by the different types of business entities that exist. How do you know which is right for you? In this two-hour, live online workshop, we'll introduce the four most common types of business entities for creative enterprises: Sole Proprietorships Partnerships Corporations Limited Liability Companies And we'll…