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October 2020
October Grant Writing Clinic
A joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings you a free service to increase your chances of receiving grant funding! This grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicated to grant writing. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a request for proposal (RFP),…
Find out more »Office Closed – Indigenous People’s Day
Our office is closed in honor of Indigenous People's Day.
Find out more »October Microenterprise Legal Clinic
Communities Rise and Ventures have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for your business. Microenterprises can make an appointment for a one hour consultation to meet one-on-one with an attorney to answer legal questions about their governance and business law needs, such as: Business Entity Formation – Advising on choice of entity (LLC/PLLC, Sole Proprietor, Partnership, C-Corporation, Social Purpose Corporation) and creation of corporate entity.Drafting Agreements - Advising on and drafting of Shareholder Agreements, Operating Agreements.Advice on Corporate GovernanceMaintenance and Compliance with…
Find out more »October Nonprofit Legal Clinic
Communities Rise and the King County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for your organization. Washington based nonprofits and community-based organizations can make a free appointment for a one hour consultation to meet one-on-one with an attorney to answer legal questions about their nonprofit governance and business law needs, such as Articles of Incorporation, contracts, bylaws and conflict of interest policies. These services are available by appointment only. Call 206-324-5850 or email contact@communities-rise.org with…
Find out more »Financial Responsibility for Nonprofits
This webinar will cover the fiscal responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards and Management. Board members take on some of the most important aspects of the nonprofit organization. We will discuss the Boards role, its fiscal responsibilities and how an effective Board contributes to the success of the nonprofit organizations mission. We will also cover Managements fiscal responsibilities.Specifically, we will also cover the role and responsibilities of the Board and Management with respect to:Financial OversightFinancial ManagementFinancial StatementsAnnual Tax-Return- Form 990 Speaker: Valerie…
Find out more »November 2020
November Grant Writing Clinic
A joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings you a free service to increase your chances of receiving grant funding! This grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicated to grant writing. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a request for proposal (RFP),…
Find out more »November Microenterprise Legal Clinic
Communities Rise and Ventures have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for your business. Microenterprises can make an appointment for a one hour consultation to meet one-on-one with an attorney to answer legal questions about their governance and business law needs, such as: Business Entity Formation – Advising on choice of entity (LLC/PLLC, Sole Proprietor, Partnership, C-Corporation, Social Purpose Corporation) and creation of corporate entity.Drafting Agreements - Advising on and drafting of Shareholder Agreements, Operating Agreements.Advice on Corporate GovernanceMaintenance and Compliance with…
Find out more »Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsorship – Webinar
This webinar will explain what a fiscal sponsorship relationship is and what a fiscal sponsorship agreement should include. It will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a fiscal sponsorship structure. We will explain when and why a nonprofit organization would enter into a fiscal sponsorship relationship, the key components of that relationship, drafting a fiscal sponsorship agreement, common pitfalls and misunderstandings of fiscal sponsorship agreements. Speakers will share both legal requirements and practical tips on making a successful fiscal sponsorship…
Find out more »November Nonprofit Legal Clinic
Communities Rise and the King County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for your organization. Washington based nonprofits and community-based organizations can make an appointment for a one hour consultation to meet one-on-one with an attorney to answer legal questions about their nonprofit governance and business law needs, such as Articles of Incorporation, contracts, bylaws and conflict of interest policies. These services are available by appointment only. Call 206-324-5850 or email contact@communities-rise.org with questions…
Find out more »Office Closed – Thanksgiving
Our office is closed in honor of Thanksgiving.
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