Turning your charitable vision into a reality is not an easy task, especially one to do alone. The Nonprofit Startup Academy is a 12-week program to help new nonprofits move their missions forward. In this program, participants benefit from hands-on guidance and small group learning environments to maximize engagement in reaching their individual startup goals. 

Who should participate?

Individuals with a dream to start a new nonprofit organization or may have already embarked on their journey but are struggling with setting a solid foundation.

Key Benefits of participation:

• A reliable thought partner and peer network to help solve complex startup problems.
• A complex understanding of nonprofit rules and best practices
• Direct consultation to help with creating a startup fund development strategy.
• Technical support with the nonprofit designation application process.
• Technical support with completing your first Case for Support.
• Develop your startup budget and learn basic nonprofit budgeting principles.
• Learn about the Donor Bill of Rights and best practices for donor engagement.
• Develop your board member profile and your "ask" strategy 
• Assess your programming strategy

What to Expect?

• 12-week Program
• Weekly small group learning sessions (2.0 hours per week)
• Bi-weekly one-to-one coaching sessions with a nonprofit startup expert. (1.5 hours - 6 sessions total)
• Weekly homework (.5 to 1.0 hours)