Ask questions and share experiences about starting a nonprofit

This meetup is open to all and designed for:

• People with an idea who want to explore starting a nonprofit

• People who have recently started a nonprofit

• Board members, founders, and executive directors of new nonprofits

Come with questions about starting nonprofits, or with experiences to share. This is our a repeat of our first meetup which received positive feedback, but the agenda has been slightly tweaked to take into account things learned from the previous event.

There is no cost to attend. Drinks and food are available from Zoiglhaus. The venue is open to all ages and is kid friendly. We will gather around a table (or possibly take over a small room depending on turnout and availability.)

I am Richard Seymour of Mahonia Consulting. I have worked with nonprofit organizations since the 1970s and helped found Free Geek, a nonprofit here in Portland where I worked for 15 years, most recently as Director of Operations. I have also helped establish nonprofits in Minnesota, and have worked with many such organizations over the years. I worked with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, and am a member of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon and the Oregon chapter of the Organization Development Network. I am here to facilitate a discussion between people and to point people toward resources.