It's been a crazy few weeks, but here we are! D.O.G.S is having our first benefit event this Wednesday and we are all excited for it! We have our to do list complete *fingers crossed* and are ecstatic to get things going. The benefit celebration will be in honor of D.O.G.S being incorporated and to share with some family and friends about D.O.G.S as well as a benefit to support our mission. A lot goes into planning an event and we couldn't have done it without the Board and great community support! Some things to consider when you are having your event:
- venue
- guest list
- decor
- food/beverages
- invites (evites are FREE and reach out to many people at once)
- prizes
- sign in
- thank you's
- benefit/donation items or ideas
- timing of invites, etc
- extra meetings
- budget
- outreach material
- visuals
- and much more! Good luck and have fun!
Besides the event we have been working on our IRS paper work. You can get your 1023 IRS form here: http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Application-for-Recognition-of-Exemption
It's a longer application then the Attorney General registration and incorporation forms. It also requests for narratives so be prepared for it. Also it will ask for a 4 year financial plan and narrative as well as narratives on program planning. We recommend working with a non profit attorney to help you out. You may find one at your local community non profits. Over the past week we received our AG (attorney general) registration letter as well! More information to come!
Other great highlights of the past week, we celebrated our babies birthdays! Leche and Jasmine turned 4 years old on January 9th. Happy birthday my sweet babies! :)
Leche after his bday meal....that's my silly boy! :)
Woof!
MyLy
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