# Event Details - **Event Name**: RPNC Nonprofit 101 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Practical Thinking For Founders, Leaders & Board MembersAbout this EventGet the basics of starting and running a nonprofit, all in one fun, in-person session!"Excellent workshop with loads of information and guidance for a fast track to start your nonprofit." - Sarah R.​"This was fantastic. Great learning tool. - Beau G.​"Jeff was exceptional in teaching this program. I highly recommend this! This program is worth $200-$300." James R.Nonprofit 101Turn Your Passion Into a Professional, Compliant Nonprofit — In Just 3 Hours for Only $49Nonprofit 101 is the essential starting point for anyone serious about launching a 501(c)(3) in Arkansas. No fluff. No wasted time. Just clear, battle-tested guidance from a 30-year nonprofit veteran.You have a powerful idea to serve your community, veterans, youth, families, the environment, or something else entirely.​But good intentions aren’t enough.​Most new nonprofits fail not because the mission is weak, but because the founder skipped the critical foundational work: due diligence, legal compliance, board governance, and honest self-assessment.​Nonprofit 101 gives you the exact tools and knowledge to do it right — from day one.In this interactive 3-hour session you will:Complete the Pre-Course Founder Reflection Questionnaire and receive live peer + facilitator feedback on your ideaScore your concept with the official Go/No-Go Decision Tool (and walk out knowing whether you should proceed, partner, or pause)Craft an IRS-compliant mission statement (25 words or less) that actually passes reviewLearn the 3 IRS tests that K*ll most applications — and how to pass themUnderstand Arkansas-specific formation steps (Articles of Incorporation, $50 filing fee, CR-01 registration, etc.)Receive ready-to-use templates: Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Whistleblower Policy, Financial Controls, Volunteer Agreements, and moreBuild your initial Organizational Blueprint — the foundation for grants, the Incubator program, and long-term successGet clarity on board recruitment, fiduciary duties, ethical fundraising, and impact measurement​Bonus Value Added in 2026:Digital Take-Home Kit (editable templates + fillable tools)Live mission statement critique for every participant30-day follow-up check-in call with an RPNC coachShareable digital certificate + LinkedIn badgeNetworking segment to meet potential board members or collaboratorsYour Instructor: Jeff Watts, U.S. Army veteran, Founder & Executive Director of Rally Point Nonprofit Council brings his 30 years of experience to your new mission. Jeff has an extensive business background and led national veteran disaster response missions across the country and even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. He brings real-world discipline to nonprofit governance.​Investment:Only $49 (includes all materials and certificate)Location:Rally Point Nonprofit Center of Excellence323 Center StreetSTE 500, Little Rock, ARTime: Saturday, May 16th • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMSpots are intentionally limited for maximum interaction and personalized feedback.Who Should Attend?Aspiring founders, early-stage leaders, board members, or anyone exploring nonprofit formation.​Important Disclaimer: RPNC provides educational guidance only. This course does not constitute legal, financial, or accounting advice. You remain fully responsible for all decisions.​Ready to build it right the first time?Questions?Contact Jeff Watts, Founder & Executive Directorjeff@rallypointnc.org | 501-326-9778Rally Point Nonprofit CouncilArkansas’s Statewide Backbone Organization323 Center Street, Suite 500 • Little Rock, AR 72201501(c)(3) Public Charity • EIN 87-1442078 • Candid Gold Seal of Transparency - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/rpnc-nonprofit-101/100001983047814395 - **Event Categories**: workshops, charities, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 54.13, max: 54.13, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Little Rock - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: Rally Point Nonprofit Center Of Excellence - **lat**: 34.7456465 - **long**: -92.27298979999999 - **full address**: Rally Point Nonprofit Center Of Excellence, 323 Center Street, Little Rock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: RPNC Nonprofit 101 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/87028304cecae58fe831003a8e1aa33070f45f969840625fe57202d1704fb73f-rimg-w1200-h900-dc024aac-gmir.jpg?v=1778382046 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is RPNC Nonprofit 101 being held? - **A:** RPNC Nonprofit 101 takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Rally Point Nonprofit Center Of Excellence, 323 Center Street, Little Rock, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing RPNC Nonprofit 101? - **A:** RPNC Nonprofit 101 is organized by Rally Point Nonprofit Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** RPNC Nonprofit 101 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Little Rock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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(I didn't know what it was the I didn't know.) I considered myself to have average intelligence, but I found leading a nonprofit was a whole different animal than anything I'd done before, one that my military and business experience hadn't fully prepared me for. So for the first couple years I just tried to figure it out. Lots of Google sessions late into the night, trying to determine how to make it work. The effort and enthusiasm that I had in abundance at the beginning slowly began to erode. After four years, I was completely burned out. I found a replacement and went away to rest and recover. After a year and a half the position became available again. My wife knew that I was going to return to the fight, and she knew that if I repeated my mistake of trying to do it all myself, I would flame out again. So she made one request; If I were to return and I wanted her to sign off on it, I had to gather a team around me.So, being of average intelligence, I saluted and did what I was told. I pulled together great people that I'd worked with over the years and developed the leadership positions needed to lead the chapter. The job became easier because I spread the load. The challenges were the same, I just wasn’t alone in the struggle.Later, as SDIA’s National Director of Continued Service and Disaster Response, I managed chapter leaders across the country who were working to complete the mission locally and no matter the region or market, those same challenges came up:How do we accomplish the mission and do \"Good Work\"?How do we get the word out so we can find clients and supporters?How do we find a way to pay for it?While these three key tasks were simple to define, they are difficult to accomplish.As I tried to get my arms around it, I always came back to the same four skill sets needed:1. Nonprofits must work together. Leaders cannot have the mindset that they must do it alone. When cohesive leadership teams works alongside of other mission-aligned organizations, they multiply their impact, strengthen their infrastructure, and serve more people—more effectively.2. You must run it as a business. You must follow an effective business strategies, and nonprofit or not, if you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business. Effective management takes experience, knowledge, and sound judgement to navigate through the difficulties. You must be professional in your approach and run it as a business.3. People want to be part of something real. They want to support meaningful work and get their hands dirty. If your mission isn’t helping people, you’re wasting everyone’s time.4. You must take care of yourself. You can’t lead well if your life isn’t in balance—and you can’t expect your team to operate effectively either.​\rSo I developed our four Mission Vectors: Collaborate - Strengthen - Mobilize and Prevail.I believe RPNC can be a solution to meet these challenges and will be a force-multiplier, built to support existing organizations doing great work, train up the next generation of leaders to step up, and tear down the silos separating good people who work hard to help others.I’m proud to start this initiative in my home state. Arkansas has a proud tradition of neighbor helping neighbors. When a need arises, we don’t wait for help to arrive, we rally together to meet the challenge head-on. RPNC is built to carry that spirit forward.​​\rSo whether you’re a volunteer looking to get into the fight, a nonprofit leader who wants to be more effective in your mission or someone who wants to provide support toward the effort, now is the time.Join us.Jeff WattsFounder and Executive Director​​" } ] } ] ```