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Is your Nonprofit Board of Directors effective? #nonprofits #boardofdirectors #nonprofitorganization How do you know if your Nonprofit Board of Directors is as effective as it can be? In this video we’ll talk through a checklist for Nonprofit Board members to think through to assess how they might step up their Board member game even more to further the mission of the nonprofit they serve! FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Can Nonprofits charge for their services? | Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/kyi6XtWhR0EYour Nonprofit Planning Checklist for 2024! | Nonprofit Managementhttps://youtu.be/A5zGihTx4_INonprofit Fundraising: 7 Traits of Top Fundraising Campaignshttps://youtu.be/xGxy0byoY0E// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!02:02 Knowledge of the Mission04:36 Organization Finances08:44 Board Engagement10:31 Fundraising and Outreach13:47 Partnerships with Staff16:06 Effective Board Leadership// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

Starting or growing a nonprofit and wondering what pitfalls to avoid as you grow? #startinganonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofit In this video I talk through some things I wish I’d done differently as my nonprofit organization was growing and building momentum.***CHECK OUT ARGENTA – all-encompassing software solution for Nonprofits***https://argentasoftware.com/landing// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Can Nonprofits charge for their services? | Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/kyi6XtWhR0ECreating a Nonprofit Budget: 7 Common Questions | Starting a Nonprofithttps://youtu.be/yd0ia7glMWENonprofit Fundraising: 7 Traits of Top Fundraising Campaignshttps://youtu.be/xGxy0byoY0E// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!02:36 Change Management08:42 Board and Staff Dynamics13:53 Technology18:49 Argenta20:59 Marketing23:54 True Costs// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

How long does it take start a nonprofit? The answer is….it depends! In this video, I’m sharing the typical timeline you should consider if you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit. Near the end of the video, I’m sharing some important advice about the paperwork and a warning about rushing to complete your paperwork. Here’s the breakdown: 00:00 Introduction01:21 The timeline04:55 Expediting tax exempt status05:35 Advice about nonprofit paperworkTo set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklistJoin my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

Starting a nonprofit and have some questions about your nonprofit budget? Let’s tackle 7 questions about nonprofit budgets. #nonprofits #fundraising #startinganonprofit When you’re starting or growing a nonprofit, your budget is a roadmap for how you’ll fund and spend money to achieve your mission. I hope this helps!FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Can Nonprofits charge for their services? | Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/kyi6XtWhR0EStarting a Nonprofit: Your Basic Compliance Checklist!https://youtu.be/28_vAxobgtoStarting a Nonprofit: How to Create a Budget (For Beginners)https://youtu.be/5Wv0I_SLpkw// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:17 Recap: What is a budget?01:52 When should you create your nonprofit budget?04:27 How much of the budget should be for salaries?06:09 How much do you include for expenses?08:58 What percent should be spent on what?12:32 What category do salaries fall in?13:30 How big are most nonprofit’s budgets?14:27 What are common budgeting mistakes?// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

There are many different reasons people decide to start a nonprofit. Some are personal, some are related to money, or there may be other reasons. In this video, I’m sharing my opinion about why you should start a nonprofit which may help you determine if it’s really for you. Nonprofits can be utilized to achieve certain outcomes but make sure you’re clear that YOUR mission and desires align with what’s possible with a nonprofit. I’m sharing my thoughts about when you should move forward with creating a nonprofit organization. Here’s the breakdown: 00:00 Introduction01:58 – Filling Gaps07:42 – Accessing Resources10:38 – Community Legacy Join my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

Starting a nonprofit? How many programs should you have? #nonprofits #startinganonprofit #nonprofitorganization When you’re starting or growing a nonprofit, if you have multiple program ideas, should you conduct all of them under one nonprofit umbrella? How do you know which program is the best choice for your nonprofit?In this video will talk through some answers to those questions and more! If you are starting a nonprofit, or adding programs to a growing nonprofit, I hope this helps!FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Can Nonprofits charge for their services? | Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/kyi6XtWhR0EStarting a Nonprofit: Your Basic Compliance Checklist!https://youtu.be/28_vAxobgtoNonprofit Fundraising: 7 Traits of Top Fundraising Campaignshttps://youtu.be/xGxy0byoY0E// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:46 Program definition03:32 Multiple programs vs One program07:03 Which Program is the best choice?08:46 What is your keystone goal?10:50 Questions to ask: Community Need11:51 Questions to ask: Impact12:54 Questions to ask: Feasibility// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

Before you start your nonprofit, you must do this! Even after you’ve started it’s important to check in with your clients/participants and make sure your services fit their needs. What have you done to collect data and information on your clients?

More questions about managing a nonprofit Board of Directors ANSWERED! #Nonprofits #Nonprofit #StartingANonprofitWhether you’re starting a nonprofit or growing an organization, I hope this helps clarify some things for you as you work with and serve with your Board of Directors! FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Nonprofit Board of Directors: Answering Viewer Questions (2022)https://youtu.be/P9s0uxIwkpQStarting A Nonprofit: Your First 3 Years (What to Do / Expect!)https://youtu.be/5ShCah36-W4Getting Your Nonprofit Board to Help Fundraise: 7 Tips!https://youtu.be/EN4Mm1Cmdvw// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!02:03 How do you transition from Founder to Executive Director?06:22 Can a Board member serve on another nonprofit Board?09:06 Can sports league players also be Board members?10:26 How do Board members affect the Founder’s vision?13:48 Do Board meeting minutes need to be publicly displayed?// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

Start a nonprofit? Here’s how to learn what your community needs, to validate your nonprofit concept. #nonprofits #startinganonprofit #nonprofits We start nonprofit organizations to solve community problems that others can’t or won’t solve. But when we’re starting out, how do we know what our communities need? How do we know what problems we should focus on to make the biggest impact? In this video I’ll talk through a few concrete strategies you can use to assess what your community truly needs – so you know that your nonprofit can tackle effectively. If you are starting a nonprofit, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT 7 Pro Bono Resources for Nonprofits | Starting A Nonprofithttps://youtu.be/-8M5UCYht7MStarting a Nonprofit: Your Basic Compliance Checklist!https://youtu.be/28_vAxobgtoStarting a Nonprofit: Finding the Right Co-Founder(s)https://youtu.be/QqHwZuuGl6Y// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:04 Briana’s Story02:31 What is a Needs Assessment?02:52 Asset Mapping05:27 Surveys07:30 Focus Groups and Meetings09:31 Past Research and Data// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

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How do you start a nonprofit animal rescue? Let’s talk through the steps and challenges. #nonprofits #startinganonprofit #animalrescue If you are starting a nonprofit animal rescue, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!// FEATURING SAVING GRACE NCThanks to Molly Goldston and @SavingGraceNC for sharing your story and time! Check out their mission at https://savinggracenc.org/. // MERCHANDISEhttps://ambermelaniesmith.myspreadshop.com/This shop is dedicated to YOU, fellow changemakers! Grab a tee-shirt, mug, bag, or other gear and go do what you do best: CHANGE THE WORLD! Revenue supports this YouTube channel! // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT 7 Pro Bono Resources for Nonprofits | Starting A Nonprofithttps://youtu.be/-8M5UCYht7MStarting a Nonprofit: 6 Must-Have Infrastructure Needshttps://youtu.be/wQRzMCL_6DwStarting a Nonprofit: Finding the Right Co-Founder(s)https://youtu.be/QqHwZuuGl6Y// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:34 Intro to Saving Grace NC02:55 Starting a Nonprofit Steps Recap03:50 How Saving Grace got started06:40 Animal Rescue Nonprofits: Unique challenges 14:16 How can Animal Rescue nonprofit start-ups raise money?19:40 How to find animals to rescue23:18 Forming partnerships28:01 More tips for Animal Rescue nonprofit start-ups33:13 Learn more// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

Maybe you’re a concerned individual with a heart for missions. You can plan campaigns and raise money all you want, but at some point you need to answer the question, is starting a nonprofit worth it?For some people, starting a nonprofit won’t be worth it. They would rather temporarily raise money and send it to missionaries or organizations, and that’s fine if it works for them. But if you have a long-term mission and vision, then you it’s probably worth it to start a nonprofit.And that’s where the importance of development strategy comes in. Once they’ve started a nonprofit, so many nonprofit leaders spend years simply managing momentum. You need to have a better plan to hold on to that bucking broncho.Learn more about when it’s worth it to start a nonprofit in Episode #8 of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast:→ https://youtu.be/7MCimoiT1H4Do you want to learn how to get FULLY FUNDED in 5 months? Visit our website to find out how we can help. → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/Fundraising Masterminds was founded by Jason Galicinski and Jim Dempsey to equip nonprofit leaders with time-tested, proven development strategies through training and coaching. Our objective is to empower these leaders by maximizing their impact on the Kingdom of God.