How to Tackle Fundraising Obstacles for New Nonprofits
How to create your nonprofit’s first budget (even with no money)!
Do you want to know the 1 thing to help you raise money as a nonprofit?
Create a budget.
It seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? It seems weird that adding numbers to a document can be the key piece that influences your ability to make money. The fact is, too many people underestimate the importance of developing a budget. They rush to raise money without thinking about what they’re trying to accomplish and what it will cost. If you want to increase your funding, always start with your budget.
How Much Does it Cost to Start a Nonprofit?
You know what I love about nonprofits, or any business? Regular people like you and me can start one. From an idea that starts as a simple dream, you can birth something that changes countless people’s lives. Even though it’s more accessible now more than ever to start a nonprofit business, it’s still a confusing process that leave many people with lingering questions: What’s the right process to start? What should I do first, and most importantly, how much will it cost?
How to Start a Nonprofit With No Money
Chances are if you’re reading this post, you’re starting a nonprofit because you want to see a change - not because you want to make money. When your motivation is to do something good, rarely do you have time in the beginning to think about what it costs. You probably wholeheartedly believe that once you become tax-exempt, everything will fall into place.
What if I told you that I could help you design a plan to raise the money you need to start, even if your organization has $0 in the bank? Keep reading to understand what it really takes to pay for and launch your startup nonprofit.
How to Get Paid as a Nonprofit Founder
It’s rare that a person starts a nonprofit just to make money. Everyone who reaches out to me for help wants to start a new nonprofit because they feel led, either by a God-given vision, or a strong desire to see change in their communities. Rarely the first thing discussed is how to get paid. But eventually after investing years of their time and money, many nonprofit founders wonder, when will it be my time to get paid?