Starting A Nonprofit
Starting a nonprofit begins with an idea but turning that idea into a functioning organization requires thoughtful planning, the right structure, and a clear understanding of where you're going. Chris Consulting Group helps you move from an initial idea to a strong organizational foundation.
You know there’s a need. You have an idea for how you want to help. Maybe you’ve already started talking to people in your community.
But then the questions begin.
What should our organization look like?
Who should we serve?
Do we need to become a charity?
What programs should we offer?
How do we register?
What should our board look like?
How will we fund the work?
Starting a nonprofit can feel overwhelming because there are so many pieces to consider at once.
You don’t have to figure them out alone.
We provide structured guidance to help you work through the foundational decisions that turn an idea into an organization.
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OUR SIX-SESSION PROCESS
We take you through six structured sessions designed to help you make the foundational decisions involved in starting your nonprofit.
- Vision, Need & Identity
- Identify The Type Of Organization We Are Building
- Building The Program
- Building The Organization
- Sustainability
- Systems For Success
This Program Is For You If...
- You have an idea for a nonprofit but don't know where to start.
- You know there's a community need you want to address.
- You're unsure whether you should establish a nonprofit or charity.
- You need help defining your organization's mission and services.
- You want to develop a strong program before launching.
- You need guidance around governance and organizational structure.
- You want to understand how your organization could become sustainable.
- You want someone experienced to help you work through the process.
What We Can Help You Build
Before You Build the Organization, Build the Foundation.
What change do you want to create?
We'll help clarify your vision and begin defining what success looks like for your organization.
What gap are you filling?
We'll explore the community need you're responding to and identify the people your organization is designed to serve.
What kind of organization are you building?
We'll help you think through nonprofit and charitable structures, your organizational model, and your longer-term goals.
What will your organization actually do?
We'll begin translating your mission into services, programs, and approaches that address the need you've identified.
What needs to exist behind the mission?
We'll begin establishing the governance, internal supports, and organizational structures needed to move forward.
How will the organization sustain itself?
We'll begin thinking about funding, sustainability, growth, and the systems you'll need as the organization develops.
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Let’s talk about where your organization is today, where you want it to go, and how Chris Consulting Group can help you get there.
No pressure. Just a conversation about your organization’s future.