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Start simple. You + Two Friends. Loyalty comes first.Now that you’ve got your “Instant Impact” Statement down, you need to find friends (we recommend just two when you’re starting out) who can sit on your board. Here are a few simple principles when choosing board members:Close relationships: If at all possible, avoid immediate family members
Congratulations!You’ve successfully incorporated your new nonprofit and are eager to get started changing the world!Seriously, congratulations; and, more importantly, thank you for your ambition, for your desire to make real change in the world. There aren’t enough people like you out there, and we’re so glad to have you here with us.There aren’t enough people
Want to raise fast cash for your new nonprofit? Here’s a simple, proven way to get the most money for the least effort – hands down.When you’re starting out, the lowest-effort/highest-yield activity is …(drum roll please)…take a guess…in-person?email?social media?direct mail?events?None of the above. It’s your smartphone.But instead of doing comfy things that don’t put you
We’re thrilled to share this interview with Deanna Brauer, Executive Director of the Palacios Foundation, a nonprofit serving disadvantaged children in Columbia.Deanna is the leader of a multi-generational legacy, as the Palacios Foundation originated from the work of Cilia Guiomor Mosquera De Palacios and her family in Choco, Columbia.Cilia Guiomor Mosquera De Palacios empowered the communities
Don’t let negativity from the media (or anyone) rob you of your calling to do something important with your life.The world has fundamentally changed. Today, every individual is a powerhouse waiting to happen…but the media, the power brokers, and sometimes even friends & family will say you can’t make a difference.That’s a lie – and
How to Start a NonprofitIf you’ve ever thought about starting a nonprofit, chances are you’ve wondered about what’s involved and what’s important…. which probably led to some Google research and potential paralysis by analysis…. which then led you to the question…… “How the heck do I get started?”Not to worry….we’ve got you covered.In this short
Many of us have encountered the fact that a Google search will produce an overwhelming amount of information that is misleading, outdated, or just dead wrong when it comes to nonprofits. Perhaps the biggest informational minefield in the nonprofit world is the topic known as “conflict of interest”. So before approaching the finer points, let’s just
When starting your nonpprofit, it’s best to keep things simple and concise so you can move quickly and get things done. Parts of the nonprofit world are known for strategic planning processes that can be brain-numbingly complex and ineffective. They can also be time consuming and expensive, providing little to no return on investment for
Successful IRS Nonprofit 501c3 Applications aren’t “filled out.” They’re ASSEMBLED.Therefore, you need to be sure to include the proper addenda and policies.IRS guidelines for submitting a Form 1023, (Application for Recognition of Exemption & part of your 501c3 application) include several requirements for language in formative documents and policy addenda to be included with your
Right alongside “Death” and the “Fear of Public Speaking” is the “Fear of Writing a Nonprofit Fundraising Letter”. But we’ve got you covered!The art of copywriting is the subject of intense debate, intense opinions, and most of the common wisdom out there on what works is spurious at best, absurd poppycock at worst. Persuasive copywriting
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