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

 

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

Sometimes the Little Things ARE the Big Things compassion nonprofits

You have a good heart. You’re compassionate. And you love helping people in need. But you’re also busy! You keep thinking, dreaming and talking about all the ways you’ll make a big difference in the world.

Someday.

That same “someday” that’s “around the corner.” And...

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I’m a Person, Not a Problem: How the Labels We Use Can Backfire nonprofit programs nonprofits

Labels can be an explosive topic in the nonprofit world. Labels that governments, organizations, and ordinary people use to describe people and places.

By people, I don’t mean secretaries, bankers, or astronauts. And I don’t mean labels like “stylish,” “talented”, or...

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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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Change: Get Ready, Stay Ready! nonprofits organizational change

We know Change is coming. So why are we caught off guard when it shows up? Maybe we’re too busy to think about it. Or maybe we expect Change to stay away until we’re ready for it. We cruise along with our heads down, hustling to complete that ever-bloated To Do list until we’re smacked in the...

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