Is starting a nonprofit right for you?
Starting a nonprofit can seem terrifically complicated--is it worth it? This class can help you decide.
In this session you’ll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You’ll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a tool that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward.
Upon completion of this course you should be able to:
- Outline the steps required to start a nonprofit
- Assess the alternatives to starting a nonprofit
- Complete the nonprofit startup assessment tool to determine where you are in the startup process and identify the next steps you should take
- Access additional resources to help you in your journey
A Special Welcome to:
Dreamers: those thinking about starting or in the process of starting a nonprofit
Additional information
Recording date: May 18th, 2023
Use the following bookmarks to jump to sections of the training:
Introduction
- 00:00:05 Welcome
- 00:00:20 Who is Candid?
- 00:01:09 Gail Borden Public Library District
- 00:02:40 Steps to getting your 501(c)(3)
Developing a plan for your nonprofit
- 00:05:46 Overview of the Plan
- 00:06:52 The plan: Mission, vision, and values
- 00:11:15 The plan: Environmental scan
- 00:13:35 Candid profiles
- 00:14:36 The plan: Your team
- 00:18:51 The plan: The need
- 00:20:18 The plan: Programs and services
- 00:23:49 The plan: Finances and fundraising
- 00:30:08 The plan: Marketing outreach
- 00:32:24 Benefits of earning a Seal of Transparency
- 00:35:16 Other considerations when starting a nonprofit
Alternatives to consider
Advantages, disadvantages, and next steps
Intended audience
- All levels of experience
- Nonprofit startups
Bonus materials
Use the following video bookmarks and links to the handouts:
- Foundation Directory Online, https://fconline.foundationcenter.org
- GuideStar Nonprofit Profile, https://learn.guidestar.org/update-nonprofit-report?search=false&_ga=2.38460131.1133524953.1595949181-1430761624.1547757255
- Nonprofit Startup Assessment Tool, https://learning.candid.org/resources/nonprofit-startup-resources/
- CandidDotOrg twitter page, https://twitter.com/CandidDotOrg