Why You Shouldn't Skip This Step.

Starting a nonprofit organization will require your team's attention to detail, and your ability to fund its mission and meet community needs while adapting to change. It can take nonprofit leaders years to get their organizations off the ground because they don't know where to start, or where to go to get help to keep the organization going.

We created this cheat sheet to help you cut to the chase and to decide whether or not to start a new nonprofit. Answering these guiding questions will help you save time, money and effort. Whether you decide to start a new organization, put your ideas on hold, or even abandon the idea of starting a nonprofit, you will find that the time you spend answering these questions will be well-spent.

Completing This Workbook Will Help You...

  • Name your organization without worrying that another organization in the State has the same name
  • Research the community you would like to serve
  • Stand out from the crowd while identifying potential partners
  • Avoid duplicating services
  • Consider types of resources and activities your organization will use to bring about community change
  • Identify the skills your leadership team will need to meet your mission
  • Position your organization for success in the event you decide to start a new nonprofit
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Meet Valerie.

Valerie F. Leonard is the founder of Nonprofit Utopia, LLC, the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she teaches courses in nonprofit management and co-facilitates grant writing workshops. Valerie is also an adjunct instructor with Roosevelt University, teaching courses in social enterprise. She is the host of the Nonprofit Utopia podcast and livestream shows, sharing nonprofit lessons learned and best practices. Valerie is also a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Team member, providing leadership training, coaching and DISC assessments. She has an undergraduate degree in economics from Spelman College and a master of management degree in finance and marketing from the Kellogg Graduate School of Business.

Schedule a complimentary appointment with Valerie now to see how she can help you meet your professional goals.

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