Virtual via Zoom| Wednesday, August 20th 2025 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 

This session offers a clear, practical overview of what it really takes to build and sustain a nonprofit–from legal structure and fundraising strategy to mission clarity and community alignment. Whether you’re just starting out or already running an organization, you’ll walk away with insights even seasoned leaders often overlook.

This training is free to attend and fully virtual. 

Meet the Presenter

Dr. Andrea Nero is an expert on nonprofit leadership in the United States. Her research on early American arts and sciences societies–founded by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams–led to reforms that helped these organizations end gatekeeping and rebuild community trust. She produced postdoctoral work at Harvard that focused on how large museums can recover from credibility crises and better connect with the public. She now leads revenue strategy at Arts Services Inc. and is widely recognized for her work, with interviews in major news sources like Forbes and articles in American Alliance of Museums publications.