Aretha Simons

Establishing a Separate 501(c)(3) Entity for Your Church or Ministry

The decision to establish a separate 501(c)(3) for community outreach alongside a church is not mandatory but may offer certain benefits. Churches can and do engage in community service and…

Founder | Multiplying Talents International

Aretha Simons is a retired Navy Veteran with extensive experience in nonprofit setup, grantwriting, and grant review, spanning over 20 years. She served during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and she ran as a mayoral candidate in 2019 in Orlando. Her dedication to community service led her to establish her nonprofit, and she was honored with an all-expense paid trip by Oprah Winfrey to address the U.S. Senate on nonprofit funding.

Aretha has conducted workshops and seminars across the nation for colleges, churches, and conferences, including renowned organizations like Disney Entrepreneur Center, Department of Labor, SCORE, Bishop T.D. Jakes International Pastors and Leaders Conference, Life Christian University and Seminary, and TechSoup Global Network, to name a few.

As the founder of Multiplying Talents International, Aretha Simons is committed to coaching and guiding individuals with a passion for community service.

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