Whether you stumbled into nonprofit work or passion led you here, it's important to understand the basics of how a nonprofit operates and its place in a community. Join Nonprofit Support Network in this first session to kick off Nonprofit Essentials and learn about nonprofit basics.

Nonprofit 101: What does it mean to work for a nonprofit organization? What are the basics of nonprofit administration? This session will provide participants with a foundation of understanding about how nonprofits operate through discussion about boards, staff, and volunteers, public accountability, and leadership.

About the Facilitators: Quentin Collins is an attorney with Charitable Allies, a 501(c)(3) low-bono legal aid law firm located on Indianapolis’ northwest side. Quentin most commonly assists nonprofits with transactional matters and assists with litigation matters, as needed. Quentin graduated from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 2019 and was admitted to the Indiana bar in October 2019. Read more about Quentin here.

Morgan is a lawyer, lobbyist, and nonprofit consultant passionate about helping others support their communities. She received her law degree and masters degree from Indiana University with certificates in nonprofit management, international law, and civil and human rights law. Morgan has worked in the nonprofit sector for over a decade as a program manager, fundraiser, volunteer, lobbyist, director, fundraiser, founder, consultant, lawyer, and board member. Today Morgan serves as the CEO of NEXUS Nonprofits, an all-inclusive and budget friendly nonprofit consulting firm. Read more about Morgan here.

Nonprofit Essentials: A series of learning sessions designed to strengthen operations and management of nonprofit organizations and enhance the development of the individuals who serve them. This program will raise awareness across key topics in nonprofit management, develop key nonprofit skills, and allow participants to learn together with open discussions.