In 2010, there were more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S.  Another 1.6 million were registered with IRS in 2011. So while grants — the lifeblood of many nonprofits — have diminished over the past few years, many concerned people see growing need in their communities and answer with new nonprofits.

You many be planning to join the ranks of nonprofit entrepreneurs.

Becoming the powerhouse behind a start-up is NOT for everyone.

But if YOU’re ready to launch a nonprofit the Start-Up resources below can help.

START-UP CLASSES AND COACHING

Are YOU Ready for Nonprofit Start-Up? – Recording
Do you have a thousand questions about launching a nonprofit? Eager to know where to start? Wondering whether it’s the right step for you? Concerned about the cost? Well, jot down your questions and join the teleclass, and learn the answers.

Benefits

Stop wondering where to find the information you need to make that important decision. You’ll learn what it takes to launch your own agency, along with good reasons not to.

What You’ll Get

• An introduction that takes the mystery out of the world of nonprofits
• Characteristics that can lead to success as you launch a nonprofit agency
• A short list of must-haves if you plan to create your own

Class Details

• This is a downloadable recording
• Length: 40 minutes

Investment: Request your FREE recording when you sign up for the ChangeMaker’s Update e-newsletter.

Sign Up Here (Remember to check the box for your FREE class recording.)

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8 Steps to Nonprofit Start-Up  – Teleclass
Are you concerned about the challenges in your community and thinking about launching a nonprofit agency to help? If so, this information-packed class will teach you step-by step how to create a new agency from the ground up. Even if you’re new to the nonprofit world.

Benefits

You’ll get straightforward information in an easy-to-understand presentation. (No wading through dozens of publications on your own.) For a modest investment of your time and resources, you’ll learn exactly what to do to create a nonprofit.

Along the way, you’ll “insider” tips from a trainer with more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit world.  And you can join a class that works with your schedule without having to leave home.

What You’ll Get

• 8 clear, easy-to-understand steps for launching a nonprofit
• A simple explanation of state and federal requirements
• The cost of launching an agency
• Tips for avoiding government delays
• Ways to attract the support you need
• Tips for putting together an active start-up team
• A tool to avoid getting “stuck” along the way
• A resource list for additional help

Class Details

• Class Length: 90 minutes
• Class will be delivered over a conference telephone line
• Registered students receive pdf handouts
• Recorded sessions

Investment: $69.00
No classes scheduled at this time. Contact me to request a teleclass.

Nonprofit LaunchPad ^TM Start-Up Coaching Program

When you’re ready to launch a nonprofit organization, Nonprofit LaunchPad can smooth your journey. This 10-week fast-track coaching program helps you push past procrastination and propels you to your goal. This fast-moving program is not for everyone.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and dedicate time and energy to launching your agency, let Nonprofit LaunchPad ^TM give you the edge you need. You can participate as an individual start-up team or join one of our upcoming group coaching programs.

Benefits

Nonprofit LaunchPad ^TM walks you step-by-step through the nonprofit start-up process, removing any mystery. This is a solid investment of your time and money, because you’ll go beyond basics.

You’ll learn how to avoid common start-up snags that cause delays and produce big headaches. And if you’re worried about what to do after you’ve filed your official paperwork, relax.

You’re going to learn 7 crucial steps to take before you start operations. Your experienced nonprofit coach will be available to answer questions and help you go beyond filing forms to building a solid foundation.

What You’ll Get

• Training on nonprofit start-up basics so that you understand the process
• The information you need to register an agency with your state
• Help putting together your application for federal income tax-exempt status (501c3)
• Training on nonprofit board recruitment and operations
• Help recruiting your initial board of directors so that you find solid supporters
• Tools and coaching to help you create a start-up budget
• A foundation for fundraising to help you get started right away
• Sample documents for board and admin operations to simplify set-up

Program Details

• Nonprofit LaunchPad is a 10-week teleseminar-based coaching program.
• The program offers a combination of classes, coaching, and sample documents.
• Classes and coaching sessions are recorded and available for later play-back.
• Your initial nonprofit paperwork can be ready to go in as little as a few days.
• Your start-up team is also invited to participate.
• You’ll get help establishing your initial board of directors
• Create a start-up budget, a foundation for fund raising, and more

Investment

$ 658.00   Group Coaching       (Group of 3 to 8 start-ups)

$ 975.00   Single Start-Up Coaching

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REGISTER FOR COACHING

Group Coaching Program

No Group Coaching is scheduled at this time. Contact me to let me know of your interest in Group Coaching.

Single-Team Coaching
If you’re still not sure how your team can benefit from the Nonprofit LaunchPad, you can contact me HERE to schedule a 15-minute consultation. Otherwise, go ahead and…

REGISTER HERE

About Your Trainer and Coach

LaCharla Figgs, founder of Maryland-based TL Figgs Consulting, has been a private consultant to nonprofits since 2006. With more than two decades of community development experience, LaCharla helps community-based and faith-based nonprofits with agency start-up, board development, strategic planning, and other agency- and program-building services.

LaCharla is the former Deputy Director and Director of Housing and Community Development at Enterprise Community Partners in Baltimore. Enterprise is a leading provider of capital and expertise for affordable housing and community development in the U.S.

During her time at Enterprise, LaCharla delivered training workshops and provided organizational development assistance to community-based nonprofits in 16 states. She also authored several how-to guides and helped produced a training video for nonprofit boards. As a consultant, she has worked with local governments, national nonprofit agencies, faith-based nonprofits, and community development corporations.

LaCharla provides in-person workshops, consulting, and coaching to U.S. nonprofits and virtual training and coaching services through TL Figgs Consulting Online.