Training Opportunities

Student Group 501(c)(3) Status Training for RSOs

This training is catered to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) who are interested in filing for sales tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). RSOs that typically make over $5,000 in annual gross receipts are encouraged to apply for 501(c)(3) sales tax-exempt status. This training will provide recommendations on the steps and qualifications to apply for this status. the training recording with closed captioning can be viewed at https://z.umn.edu/taxexemptwebinar.

Be advised that Student Activities staff are not tax advisors or experts. Specific tax questions can be addressed by a tax advisor or CPA.

As a result of this training, you will be equipped to:

• Understand the qualifications to apply as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Follow the steps to register as a non-profit organization
• Become a tax-exempt organization

Supplemental Resources:

• Slide Deck: https://z.umn.edu/taxexemptslides
• Resource Document: https://z.umn.edu/taxexemptresources
• Transcript of Tutorial: https://z.umn.edu/taxexempttranscript

Campus Groups Officer Tutorial

This webinar showed how student group officers can make use of the New GopherLink platform, CampusGroups. The webinar recording with closed captioning can be viewed at z.umn.edu/campusgroupsofficertutorial. The supplemental slide deck mentioned in the webinar may be found atz.umn.edu/campusgroupsofficertutorialslides

Campus Groups Campus Partners Tutorial

This tutorial showed how Capmus Partners and venue Managers can find needed information about student groups on the new GopherLink platform. The tutorial with closed captioning can be viewed at https://z.umn.edu/campuspartnerstutorial. A supplemental slide deck that overviews the content of the tutorial can be found athttps://z.umn.edu/campuspartnerstutorialslides

Event Accessibility

This webinar discussed how student groups can take initiative to create an accessible event increases inclusivity, making all students feel welcome. This training provides recommendations to make your event as accessible as possible.

The webinar recording with closed captioning can be viewed at z.umn.edu/eventaccessibilitywebinar. The slide deck and resources mentioned in the webinar may be found at https://z.umn.edu/eventaccessibilityresources

Officer Transitions

This webinar was focused on supporting student groups who are currently transitioning their group's officers. An officer transition entails the transfer of documentation, goal setting, and connecting with your group. 

The webinar recording with closed captioning can be viewed at https://z.umn.edu/officertransitionwebinar. The resources mentioned in the webinar may be found at z.umn.edu/OTresourcedoc.

Information Security

This training was focused on practices catered to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) who manage their own finances and store their own data. Information security is the process and methods designed and implemented to protect confidential, private and sensitive information or data from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, destruction, or modification.

The recording with closed captioning can be viewed at z.umn.edu/sginfosecurity.

Hosting a Virtual Officer Retreat

This training was focused on supporting groups who would like to host a virtual officer retreat. An officer retreat is an opportunity to step away from normal meeting spaces and to review the group holistically. This training will provide recommendations on holding this retreat in an online setting.

The recording with closed captioning can be viewed at z.umn.edu/sgvirtualretreat.

Sexual Misconduct Prevention

This webinar focused on discerning healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationship related to preventing sexual misconduct. This webinar was co-hosted with The Aurora Center.

Due to the confidential nature of the workshop, no recording will be available. Students may reference the slide deck at z.umn.edu/sgsmwebinar (opens in a new tab) and sua.umn.edu for student group resources related to sexual misconduct prevention, response and restoration.

Recruitment Resources

This webinar focused on developing a recruitment plain, reviewing University pathways to recruit new members and the resources available to student groups particularly in the fall semester. Student groups may view the recording (with closed captioning available) at z.umn.edu/sgrecruitingweb (opens in new tab). Students may also reference the slide deck at z.umn.edu/sgrwebslidedeck (opens in a new tab).

Membership Recruitment

This webinar was designed to help student groups develop a recruitment campaign, review strategies for a recruitment plan, and provide recommendations to set up for success. The recording with closed captioning can be found at z.umn.edu/recruitmentweb (opens in a new tab). The slide deck may be referenced at z.umn.edu/MRslidedeck (opens in a new tab) and the resources discussed at z.umn.edu/membershipresources (opens in a new tab).

Financial Transitions

This webinar was catered to student groups transition important financial information in a secure and timely manner. The webinar recording (with closed captioning) can be found at z.umn.edu/FTWebinar (opens in a new tab). The slide deck can be found atz.umn.edu/FTslidedeck (opens in a new tab) and the resources discussed at z.umn.edu/FTresources (opens in a new tab).

Creating a Feasible Timeline Webinar

This training focused on supporting student groups through creating a feasible timeline for an event. Creating a timeline for your group’s event is essential to ensure organization and attention to detail when planning an event. The recording may be found at at https://z.umn.edu/timeline-webinar (opens in a new tab) and additional resources at z.umn.edu/timelineresources (opens in a new tab).

Permit Overview Webinar

This webinar focused on providing students with information regarding applying for and obtaining the correct permits needed for their event. This webinar gives an overview of permits such as food permits, film applications, and alcohol permits. The recording with closed captioning can be found at z.umn.edu/permitwebinar (opens in a new tab). The slide deck can be found at z.umn.edu/permitwebinarslides (opens in a new tab) along with additional resources at z.umn.edu/permitresources (opens in a new tab).

Venues on Campus Webinar

This webinar focused on giving student groups an overview of different venue spaces on campus, as well as how to reserve a room for an event. It is important to pick your venue based on your event’s capacity. The presentation with closed captions at z.umn.edu/venuewebinar (opens in a new tab). Additional resources may be found at z.umn.edu/VenueResources (opens in a new tab) and the slide deck at z.umn.edu/venueslides (opens in a new tab).

SAO Grants Webinar

This webinar focused on SAO Grants for student groups to learn more about the 2023-2024 overall process (opens in a new tab), updated policies (opens in new tab) and recommendations for future application cycles (opens in a new tab). Student groups can access the webinar recording with closed captioning at z.umn.edu/2023GrantsWebinar (opens in a new tab) and the slide deck at z.umn.edu/saograntwebslides (opens in a new tab). Students can reference the speaker notes of the slide deck for more resources.