Resources For Launching & Growing Your New Nonprofit Organization

Experimenting Phase: Transforming an Idea into a Nonprofit Organization

In our last article, we discussed the 5 phases that most founders go through from having an idea to having an actual nonprofit. Here, we delve deeper into the second phase - the experimenting phase. This is when you have an idea that you really care about, but you’re not yet fully committed to it as your personal cause. The importance of the experimenting phase actually lies in all the things that happen as you test out your idea. The steps you take in the experimenting phase will tell you how to move forward. It will give you the information you need to make good decisions. And it will transform you as a person.

Getting StartedDeborah BuyerNovember 11, 2019Experimenting, Success Path

5 Phases of Transforming an Idea into a Nonprofit Organization

You’ve seen a problem or an issue in your community or the world, and you think you may have an idea to solve it. This is where all nonprofit founders start. But what happens next? What takes you from having a vague idea to having a full-fledged nonprofit organization that’s making an impact? In talking with nonprofit founders, I’ve discovered that there are actually 5 stages that most founders go through from having an idea to having an actual nonprofit. And understanding where you are in this journey will really help ground your thinking as you move forward.

Getting StartedDeborah BuyerOctober 29, 2019Success Path

The Secret to Starting Your Nonprofit Quickly: A Fiscal Sponsor

Setting up a new nonprofit is complicated! How can you speed up the process and get to making an impact sooner rather than later? Working with a fiscal sponsor may be just the ticket!

Fundraising, Getting StartedDeborah BuyerOctober 22, 2019fiscal sponsor

5 Secrets to Raising More Money from Your First-Time Donors

Figuring out how to engage with first-time donors to your nonprofit can be confusing, especially for new nonprofit founders. This is usually because you don’t have a plan for how to engage with new donors. But communicating with first-time donors is essential to ensuring that donors continue to you give to your organization. Here are 5 secrets to retaining first-time donors and getting that second gift.

3 Unexpected Ideas for Your Next Fundraising Event from the Art of Gathering

A big part of being a nonprofit founder is building a community around your new organization’s mission. This usually requires bringing people together in gatherings to learn about, support, donate, govern or participate in your organization. I recently read a fascinating book called the Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. Her insights could have a dramatic impact on your organization’s gatherings, and in particular your fundraisers.

A Framework For Deciding Whether to Form a Nonprofit or a For-Profit Business

In the early stages of developing a mission driven venture, it will be essential to address the question of whether your venture will be a nonprofit organization or a for-profit business. The answer to this question will dictate the direction that your new venture goes. This article provides a framework of questions to ask yourself to make this decision.

Preparing to File for Nonprofit Tax-Exemption

Filing for tax-exempt status has so many benefits for your nonprofit organization, but it requires A LOT of information! This guide will take some of the surprise out of the process, and help you gather the information you’ll need to provide to the IRS.

Getting StartedDeborah BuyerSeptember 24, 20191023, Tax-Exemption, IRS

The Importance of a Nonprofit Business Plan – Free Tool

Having a great idea to fix a problem in our society is a fantastic place to start your new nonprofit. But you’ll also need a concrete business plan to ensure you steer your course and share with potential supporters. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create a one-page business plan, and comes with a free tool to get you started.

Getting StartedDeborah BuyerSeptember 17, 2019Business Plan, Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Template

Our Reviews of Crowdfunding Platforms for Nonprofits

Choosing your crowdfunding platform can be a daunting task, especially for a new nonprofit just starting to fundraise. Some platforms are more geared toward individuals, while other platforms are set up specifically for nonprofit organizations. We’ve reviewed a variety of platforms to help you with your decision.

How To Get Your Supporters to Fundraise for You

What if - instead of just one crowdfunding campaign - you could have many crowdfunding campaigns at the same time? This is the power of peer-to-peer fundraising. It harnesses your supporters to set up fundraisers to crowdfund for your organization

FundraisingDeborah BuyerSeptember 4, 2019CauseVox, Classy, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, Crowdfunding, Mightycause

Think Like a Master Fundraiser for Crowdfunding Success

Crowdfunding is fundraising! Learn how to think like a master fundraiser to make your crowdfunding campaign a great success.

How to Build Your New Nonprofit’s Crowdfunding Campaign

There are a lot of moving pieces to a crowdfunding campaign. So putting together a game plan to build your campaign is essential. This guide breaks down the steps for building your campaign, from creating your project page to rolling out the campaign to the public.

FundraisingDeborah BuyerAugust 20, 2019Crowdfunding, Kickstarter, GoFundMe, StartSomethingGood, CauseVox, Fundly, StartSomeGood

How to Choose the Best Crowdfunding Platform for Your New Nonprofit

One of the most important steps to a crowdfunding campaign is choosing your platform. And knowing what questions to ask is essential. This step-by-step guide takes you through all the questions to consider in choosing your new nonprofit’s crowdfunding platform.

Yes! Your New Nonprofit Should Do a Crowdfunding Campaign To Raise Money!

If you’re looking to raise money for your new nonprofit, crowdfunding can be a great way to go. It can help you generate buzz, engage your supporters, build community and fund a new program all at the same time.

The Nonprofit Founder’s Guide to Give/Get Policies: How To Ensure You Have a Fundraising Board Of Directors

Having a Give/Get Policy for your nonprofit organization helps you start fundraising on the right foot. This is your complete guide to what these policies are, how they work, and how you can create your own.

Structure & Team, FundraisingDeborah BuyerJuly 9, 2019

3 Magic Ingredients For Turning Your Passion Project Into A Successful Nonprofit

It can feel like starting a successful nonprofit organization requires some sort of magic—but it doesn’t have to.

The Secret First Steps To Forming Your Nonprofit's Founding Board Of Directors

Behind every successful nonprofit is an effective board of directors. Here’s why it’s one of the first things you should focus on as a founder and how to find the people who will serve on your board.

Getting Started, Structure & TeamDeborah BuyerJune 11, 2019board of directors, leadership

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