Thinking About Starting a Nonprofit? Start Here. (Virtual)
Thursday, July 16, 2026 (12:15 PM - 1:15 PM) (EDT)
Description
If you’re driven by a cause and wondering whether launching a nonprofit is the right path, this free virtual info session is for you. Filing paperwork and meeting legal requirements might seem like the first step—but they’re actually the easiest part. Before you dive in, join us to explore what it really takes to start, build, and grow a nonprofit from the ground up. This session will help you look beyond the basics and into the heart of nonprofit development—from building infrastructure and financial planning to defining impact and sustainability. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or already sketching out your vision, this session will help you make more informed decisions about your next steps.
What You’ll Learn:
- How nonprofits define and measure success—and how that might shape your approach.
- What infrastructure, legal, and operational elements are essential to running a nonprofit.
- How to assess whether your idea:
- Can grow into a sustainable organization,
- Might be more impactful as a program within an existing nonprofit,
- Or is best pursued as a personal passion project.
Instructor: Ann Hughes
Ann Hughes is a recognized nonprofit leadership and organizational strategy expert with more than 25 years of experience leading transformational change across higher education, philanthropy, healthcare, membership associations, and community-based organizations. As Director of Educational Experiences at Rollins College’s Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership, she develops and delivers executive education, consulting, and coaching for nonprofit leaders nationwide, while serving as a keynote speaker and thought leader in the sector.
Throughout her career, Ann has built a reputation for revitalizing organizations, driving financial sustainability, and creating innovative programs that expand impact. Her accomplishments include leading major organizational turnarounds, significant membership and engagement growth, multimillion-dollar revenue management, and the development of nationally relevant nonprofit leadership curricula. A Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional with advanced training in fundraising and business administration, Ann is widely respected for her expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, governance, strategic planning, and leadership development.
Ann has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, and a Master of Science degree in Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. She is also a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional. Outside of work, Ann enjoys road trips, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Registration Closes 07/09/2026 11:59 PM