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 The Nonprofit Startup Lab

 

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

 

The Nonprofit
Startup Lab

 Nonprofit Startup Lab

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

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You want to start a U.S. charitable nonprofit the right way, and you don't want to wade through all the details on your own.

The Nonprofit Startup Lab is a live coach-led workshop designed to guide you as you create a nonprofit the right way--the first time.

The Lab is where you move forward with a clear idea—not where you figure out what your idea is. Do the work, and you'll walk away with everything you need to form a tax-exempt nonprofit in 6 weeks.

You want to start a U.S. charitable nonprofit the right way, and you don't want to wade through all the details on your own.

The Nonprofit Startup Lab is a live coach-led workshop designed to guide you as you create a nonprofit the right way--the first time.

The Lab is where you move forward with a clear idea—not where you figure out what your idea is. 

Do the work, and you'll walk away with everything you need to form a tax-exempt nonprofit in 6 weeks.

If you’re not completely clear on the people you hope to serve and the way your nonprofit will operate, I encourage you to consider starting with The Nonprofit Founder's Readiness Checkup instead of The Lab.

Inside Readiness Checkup, you'll receive live guidance as you think through key decisions that shape your nonprofit and your role in it.

The Nonprofit Startup Lab is about implementation. The Readiness Checkup can prepare you to hit the ground running.

Join The Nonprofit Founder's Readiness Checkup HERE. 

If you’re not completely clear on the people you hope to serve and the way your nonprofit will operate, I encourage you to consider starting with Your Nonprofit Startup Blueprint instead of The Lab.

Inside Your Nonprofit Startup Blueprint, you'll receive live guidance as you think through key decisions that shape your nonprofit and your role in it.

The Nonprofit Startup Lab is about implementation. If that's not where you are right now, Blueprint can prepare you to hit the ground running.

Join Your Nonprofit Startup Blueprint HERE. 

What You'll Accomplish

Inside the Lab, you’ll move forward step by step as you:

Create the Right Kind of Nonprofit.
Draft your paperwork correctly for the type of nonprofit you want.

Keep Moving Forward.
Live guidance and templates keep you from getting stuck.

Select Your Board of Directors.
Receive guidance on board recruitment and select yours.

Get Board Fundamentals Training
Invite board prospects to attend the class before you appoint them.

 

"Before becoming a part of LaCharla's program for Non-Profits, I had no clue where to even begin! LaCharla's program stood out to me because of how it crossed all the T's and dotted all the I's for running a successful Non-profit."

George S. Peterson, Founder
The Jordan Hannah Recovery Group, Inc.

 

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"Before becoming a part of LaCharla's program for Non-Profits, I had no clue where to even begin! LaCharla's program stood out to me because of how it crossed all the T's and dotted all the I's for running a successful Non-profit."

George S. Peterson, Founder
The Jordan Hannah Recovery Group, Inc.

 

Questions & Answers

Why shouldn't I use an online legal service instead?
You can. A legal service will ask questions & prepare filings that meet legal requirements. 

They can't help you address the non-legal questions related to your operation.

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 can't I just create a nonprofit on my own?
You can certainly form a nonprofit on your own. The Lab is for those who want live guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Does this program provide legal assistance?
No, it doesn't. It guides you as you make non-legal organizational decisions and complete your state and federal paperwork.

How long will it take to create a nonprofit?
Government turnaround times vary, but you'll get the support you need to complete your formation documents in 6 weeks. 

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.

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"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

"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

"When you think about starting a nonprofit all you want to do is make a difference but this is a great course that opens your eyes and gives you a nice Foundation to what it really takes to start a non-profit. Great class for beginners!"

Will and Gia M.

"Writing our plans out helped with understanding what my organization is really about and how to move forward. LaCharla Lowd Figgs, Founder Nonprofit Startup Academy, you just don't know how you have blessed Me."

Pamela J. Calloway, Founder,
Men of Honor & Distinction

"This Lesson opens my eyes to areas I had not considered. Giving the people I want to reach a complete identity is amazingly helpful. My vision is becoming more and more real to me. Thanks! I can't wait for the next lesson!!"

Sherrine Jones

YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN
The Nonprofit Startup Lab and Receive...

  • Live weekly instruction and co-work sessions that cover each stage of creating a U.S. charitable nonprofit
  • Time for questions & answers
  • Worksheets for recording the nonprofit's purpose, participants, and programs to save you time with filings
  • Guidance to draft the 3-year program description & budget required by IRS
  • Board recruitment guidance and training for your board prospects
  • Guidance creating your filings and three key organizational policies

Not sure if you’re fully clear yet? Starting with the Readiness Checkup can help you get more out of The Lab. Join The Nonprofit Founder's Readiness Checkup HERE instead

Enroll in this program, and if it's not the right fit for you, cancel within the first 7 calendar days and we'll happily issue a full refund. You'll receive a link to the cancellation and refund request when you enroll.

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