90-Day Nonprofit Founder's Challenge
A coaching program to help you take your nonprofit idea from concept to reality in 90 days.
Bringing your vision to reality doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Forming a nonprofit organization on your own can be very tedious and time-consuming. Not only do you have to learn IRS requirements, but you need to understand the requirements of the agencies regulating nonprofits in your state. You need to know what forms to file and how to answer the questions so your approvals aren't delayed. You should also be aware of the red flags that can cause your application for tax-exempt status to be rejected outright. Sure, you can do a Google search to learn how to fill out the forms, but even so, you still need to know what to do after the organization is formed.
This coaching program will give you the tools you need to navigate government bureaucracies to start a nonprofit and create a path towards sustainability.
Here's What You'll Learn
Creating A Relevant Organization
Just because you build it, doesn't mean they will come. We will show you how to create an organization that is responsive to community needs and help you determine whether there is a demand for your programs and services.
Building Your Leadership Team
Your leadership team will determine how far and how fast your organization grows and the level of impact to your community. We will show you how to recruit a working board of directors who will help you guide the organization.
Preparing for Your First Board Meeting
Your first board meeting is one of the most important meetings your organization will ever have, and sets the tone for years to come. We will show you what needs to be on the agenda, and what actions you need to take so your organization can hit the ground running.
Filing State and Federal Applications
We will provide you with a checklist of every form you will need to file at the state and federal levels, along with the forms and instructions, and give you an overview of how to fill them out.
Developing Program Models That Work
Develop program models that are responsive to the community needs and make an impact on your clients.
Financial Statements for Your Applications
Develop financial statements that may be used to support programs and operations as well as your filings with state and federal government agencies.
Weighing Alternative Fundraising Strategies
Assess the broad spectrum of fundraising methods and determine which tools work best for your current needs.
Best Practices for Managing Your New Nonprofit
Learn the processes that every nonprofit startup must have in place in order to move towards sustainability.
Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status
Learn state and federal reporting requirements and how to develop a compliance calendar.
What's Next
Learn what you should be doing for the next 365 days to move your organization to the next level.
Meet Sara Williamson, A Very Satisfied Client
My business partner, Franky Greaves and I, Sara Williamson, started an equine nonprofit, Loving Connections, in the State of Arizona in April of 2019. Our next step was to get our federal 501c3 status by filling out the 1023 (full length) form. At first glance it looked like something we could start to handle on our own, but as we got into it we realized that we were going to need some help.
I reached out via email to see if Valerie would be willing to help us navigate our path to federal exempt status and she said yes! This was a lengthy process, full if so many stacks of papers, emails back and forth, and many things we wouldn’t have been able to get done on our own. Valerie was there whenever we emailed, called and sent out smoke signals.
We submitted our 1023 form, which ended up filling a two inch, three ring binder, in September of 2019. We were approved, no questions asked the following month which is almost unheard of. This was one of the most information filled, lengthy processes I’ve really ever done, and we couldn’t have done it without Valerie’s help. Even down to the wire of driving to UPS to ship everything off to the IRS, Valerie was on the phone with us and corresponding via email to make sure everything was dialed in.
Valerie is amazing at what she does and her wealth of knowledge is priceless.
--Sara Williamson, Vice President, Loving Connections
Ready to start your own nonprofit?
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Have Questions? We Have Answers.
Who's this coaching for?
This coaching program is designed for professionals looking to start a nonprofit on their own, who prefer a one-stop approach so that they can spend more time working on starting their organizations than surfing the internet to piece together enough information to research the process. Individuals participating in this program are self starters and ready to start applying lessons learned so they can hit the ground running.
What's the time commitment?
You should schedule one or two hour-long meetings a month, and be prepared to do homework in between sessions. Depending on the assignment, this could take 2-8 hours per week.
You will be provided with links to videos and other resources to help you along your journey. When you sign up for the training, you'll also gain lifetime access to all the downloadable resources and recorded video trainings that you may need. This way, you can revisit the program at your own pace and a your own convenience.
Am I guaranteed that my application for tax-exempt status will be approved ?
To date, every application for tax-exempt status we have worked on with clients has been approved by the federal government upon the first submittal. In the event that the federal government has any questions regarding your application, we will work with you to help you respond. We are committed to working with you until your application is approved.
Do you offer 1:1 Coaching after their applications for tax-exempt status have been approved?
YES! We have a number of coaching programs geared to helping you effectively manage your organization. This includes coaching for fundraising, developing your leadership skills, building organizational capacity and making sure you maintain compliance with state and federal agencies. Each coaching includes an assessment of your situation and the development of mutually-agreed upon goals and objectives and work plan.
Meet Valerie, Your Startup Coach
Valerie F. Leonard is the Founder of Nonprofit Utopia, LLC. An expert in community and organizational development, she has worked with organizational leaders to solve their most pressing problems through consulting, coaching and community. This includes nonprofit startup, board development, fundraising, compliance, strategic planning and structured collaboration. Over the years, Valerie has helped over 750 nonprofit leaders achieve their professional goals and raise more than $100 million dollars in aggregate.
Launch a nonprofit in 90 days.
Register now to bring your vision to reality.
Choose a Pricing Option
Document Review
This option is for you if you are a nonprofit founder who has a general working knowledge of how to start a nonprofit organization, and would like to submit state filings and package your own application for tax-exempt status. You would like to have your documents reviewed by an expert before submitting them.
The document review includes a checklist of all the documents and attachments that should be submitted at the state and federal levels and blank forms and instructions. You choose the particular forms you would like to have reviewed. This may require more than one session, depending on your needs.
Note: The checklist of documents has been developed, assuming your organization is based in the state of Illinois. The checklist may be modified for organizations that will be incorporated in other states.
$175.00 per session
Coaching-Single Payment
This option is for your if you are a nonprofit founder who has a basic concept for a nonprofit organization in mind, but would prefer to work with an expert who can review your drafts; help you navigate government bureaucracies; provide insights into strategies that will strengthen your application for tax-exempt status; help you stay on task and help you respond to government questions.
This service includes a checklist of all the documents and attachments that should be submitted at the state and federal levels; blank forms and instructions and sample nonprofit bylaws and conflict of interest policies. If you qualify, you will also get help drafting letters requesting expedited review of your application for tax-exempt status.
Note: The checklist of documents has been developed, assuming your organization is based in the state of Illinois. The checklist may be modified for founders that will be incorporating nonprofit organizations in other states.
$1,500 Lump Sum
Coaching-Installment Plan
This option is for your if you are a nonprofit founder who has a basic concept for a nonprofit organization in mind, but would prefer to work with an expert who can review your drafts; help you navigate government bureaucracies; provide insights into strategies that will strengthen your application for tax-exempt status; help you stay on task and help you respond to government questions.
This service includes a checklist of all the documents and attachments that should be submitted at the state and federal levels; blank forms and instructions and sample nonprofit bylaws and conflict of interest policies. If you qualify, you will also get help drafting letters requesting expedited review of your application for tax-exempt status.
Note: The checklist of documents has been developed, assuming your organization is based in the state of Illinois. The checklist may be modified for founders that will be incorporating nonprofit organizations in other states.
$550/month
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