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Build Your Nonprofit
Your Way

 

 Choose the support that meets you where you are 

Your Nonprofit
Readiness Checkup

 Nonprofit Startup Lab

 

A workshop to help you form a U.S.
charitable nonprofit—with guidance at every step

 

 

 

 

Slow down, explore your options, and decide if launching & leading a nonprofit is the right path for you.

Each nonprofit founder's journey is unique, so yours doesn't have to look like anyone else's. When you're ready to BUILD your nonprofit, you'll find step-by-step help here--in either a group or a one-on-one setting.

Our goal is to help you take the right steps, the right way, and launch with confidence. So look at the programs below, and decide which one meets you where you are right now.

What You'll Accomplish

Your Nonprofit Blueprint

A framework for planning your nonprofit

A live group workshop to help you plan your nonprofit before you launch.

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The Nonprofit Startup Lab

A framework for planning your nonprofit

Build your nonprofit the right way with live guidance, instruction & accountability.

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Nonprofit Startup: TailorMade

A Done-With-You Experience

Get personalized one-on-one support from vision to launch, with the filings handled for you.

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Why can't I just create a nonprofit on my own?
You can certainly do this on your own. This program is for those who value efficiency and tips for avoiding common pitfalls.

Does this program provide legal assistance?
No, it doesn't. It offers training, sample documents, tips, and access to an experienced consultant to help you make key decisions and complete your startup paperwork.

Most of those decisions are not legal ones, though you can certainly get a legal review before you file.

Should I enroll if I'm not ready to start a nonprofit?

The Lab is all about action. If you're not ready now, draft your documents & file when you are. 

Why shouldn't I just use an online legal service?

No argument here. If that's your preference, go for it. A legal service will probably give you a questionnaire to complete, so they can prepare and submit your state & federal filings. 

They can make sure your paperwork meets the legal requirements, but they probably can't help you answer the questions in their questionnaire.

Why? Because those are non-legal matters. This program will help you answer those non-legal questions.

How long will it take to create a nonprofit? This program will run for 6 weeks, but you may need more or less time to tackle the tasks, depending upon your starting point and your level of effort.

Your state may estimate its processing time and some will expedite your filing for a fee. And IRS offers information on current processing time on its website.

But this program can't control government turnaround times.

"My mission is to equip compassionate Difference-Makers to launch nonprofits that improve the lives of people in need."

Whatever phase you're in, you're welcome here--whether you need to exhale and figure out your path or you're ready to launch and lead your nonprofit.

LaCharla Figgs, Founder, Nonprofit Startup Academy

"My company's mission is to equip compassionate Difference-Makers to launch nonprofits that improve the lives of people in need."

LaCharla Figgs, Founder, Nonprofit Startup Academy