How to Start a Nonprofit: The 501(c)(3) Blueprint

Description

Join us for an informative seminar to get you ready to gain 501(c)(3) status for your organization to maximize your ability to serve the community. Register now at https://www.ashleyrwheat.com/event-details-registration/how-to-start-a-nonprofit. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• Steps to get state incorporation and file for federal tax-exempt status 
• How to get approved as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 
• How tax-exemption helps you serve more people 
• Tips to keep your nonprofit in good standing 

Outcome: 

• Walk away ready to file for tax-exempt status — with confidence. 

Registration: $50 

About Your Host: 

The seminar will be led by Ashley R. Wheat, MBA. Ashley has been the Executive Director of the Alabama Blues Project since 2019. This nonprofit has served thousands of children in Alabama with the mission of keeping the legacy of blues music alive. She also founded Rose's Leadership Academy in 2024. This nonprofit is a mentoring initiative for middle school girls which teaches entrepreneurship skills through engagement with creative arts. Ashley has previously served as Chair of the Nonprofit Council for the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce, and she is a graduate of Shelton State Community College's Nonprofit Leadership Academy and Leadership Tuscaloosa. She currently sits on boards and advisory councils for multiple organizations, as well as volunteering as an Ambassador for the Chamber.