"Excellent workshop with loads of information and guidance for a fast track to start your nonprofit." - Sarah R.

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"This was fantastic. Great learning tool. - Beau G.

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"Jeff was exceptional in teaching this program. I highly recommend this!  This program is worth $200-$300." James R.

 

Nonprofit 101

Foundational Training for Arkansas Nonprofits

Nonprofit 101 is Arkansas’s premier foundational training program for new or emerging nonprofit leaders, executive directors, board members, and potential donors. Delivered at the Nonprofit Center of Excellence in Little Rock, this 3-hour practical course gives you the tools to operate with confidence, compliance, and impact.

Why Take This Course?

- Avoid costly mistakes upfront— Nonprofit 101 gives you the knowledge and tools to determine whether a 501(c)(3) is truly the right vehicle for your mission *before* you invest significant time, money, and effort into starting and running something you might not actually want to do.

- Proven curriculum with pre- and post-module surveys and a 100-point standardized grading rubric

-86% of every dollar at RPNC goes directly to programs like this one  
-RPNC has a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency   
-RPNC is a NTEE S50 whose primary purpose is to provide management and technical assistance to other nonprofit organizations. 
- Proven nonprofit curriculum with pre/post surveys and grading rubrics  

What You Will Learn – 3 Practical Modules
1. Foundations, Purpose & IRS Alignment

Help founders examine whether a nonprofit is the correct vehicle for their mission, ensuring clarity on purpose, legal obligations, and alignment with public benefit.

 
2. Legal Formation, Governance & Control

Translate concept into legal reality; shift authority from founder to board while ensuring compliance.

 
3. Operations, Funding & Public Trust

Focus on operational excellence, ethical fundraising, sustainability, and public trust.

 
Who Should Attend?
- New or emerging 501(c)(3) organizations  
- Executive directors and senior staff  
- Board members seeking deeper governance knowledge  
- Founders transitioning from idea to operational nonprofit  
- Anyone responsible for leading or growing an Arkansas nonprofit  
 

Ready to Build Your Nonprofit?

$49.99 per participant

You receive:

• A complete student guide for in-class use

• A PDF copy for continued reference after the session

• Continued access to counsultation services

 

Register for the next class

Questions?

 

Contact Jeff Watts, Founder & Executive Director  
jeff@rallypointnc.org | 501-326-9778

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**Rally Point Nonprofit Council**  
Arkansas’s Statewide Backbone Organization (NTEE S50)  
323 Center Street, Suite 500 • Little Rock, AR 72201  
501(c)(3) Public Charity • EIN 87-1442078 • Candid Gold Seal of Transparency