Starters' Notes
Inspiration & Information For New and Aspiring Nonprofit Founders

 

Starter's Notes
A Blog For New & Aspiring Nonprofit Founders

Why I'm Taking My Own Advice! nonprofit mentoring nonprofit startup nonprofits

For weeks I've had my head down for hours creating  the Nonprofit Founders Circle–-my new membership program. I’ve been fleshing out the first 12 months in advance because I want my members to have an amazing experience. I even invested in a course to learn how to build a membership program the...

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What’s In a Name? 3 Questions to Ask When Naming a Nonprofit nonprofit startup nonprofits

Just like a person, an organization needs a name; you can’t create a nonprofit without one. That seems pretty obvious when you think about it—a no-brainer.

But have you ever tried to name an organization? Unless you’re going to name it after yourself, coming up with the right name is not always...

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Small Beginnings, Big Possibilities nonprofit startup starting small

Some of us have Big Dreams. Dreams of helping people in need. Dreams of making our lives count for something important. Dreams of doing something that needs to be done, that no one else is doing.

We dream big because we’re natural-born ChangeMakers.

So why haven’t we gotten started yet? Why is the Dream...

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4 Reasons Your Church Should Say Yes to Nonprofit Startup houses of worship nonprofit startup

Many churches minister to people in need inside and outside the church walls. But the growing need for help can outpace a church’s resources. At that point, church leaders often consider the wisdom of launching a separate nonprofit to attract more support for their programs.

Launching a nonprofit is not...

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