Nonprofit Startup Academy

YOU WERE BORN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND...

You're thinking of starting a U.S. nonprofit.

I’ll help you understand the process and ways to avoid costly mistakes and wasted time in my free class, Nonprofit Startup 101.

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YOU WERE BORN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND...

You're thinking of starting a U.S. nonprofit.

I’ll help you understand the process and ways to avoid costly mistakes and wasted time in my free class, Nonprofit Startup 101.

TELL ME MORE >>

Welcome to Nonprofit Startup Academy!

Deciding to start a nonprofit can be life-changing. Forming and leading one gives you even more to consider.

Here, you can explore your options, choose your best path, and launch a U.S. charitable nonprofit—with guidance and support throughout.

Whether you're just exploring or ready to move forward, you don't have to do this alone.

Hello, I'm LaCharla Figgs.

Welcome to Nonprofit Startup Academy!

Deciding to start a nonprofit can be life-changing. Forming and leading one gives you even more to consider.

Here, you can explore your options, choose your best path, and launch a U.S. charitable nonprofit—with guidance and support throughout.

Whether you're just exploring or ready to move forward, you don't have to do this alone.

A nonprofit begins with a Vision, a series of important decisions, and purposeful action.

Whether you're exploring the idea of starting a nonprofit or you're ready to move forward, Nonprofit Startup Academy offers practical support to make the journey easier.

The Academy is organized into four phases that meet you where you are and help you take your next step.

Images representing Learn, Discern, Build Grow

1. LEARN

2. DISCERN

3. BUILD

4. GROW

Phase 1 -----

LEARN

Explore our free resources that help you understand U.S. charitable nonprofit basics and things to consider before you move forward.

Phase 1 -----

LEARN
Explore our free resources that help you understand U.S. charitable nonprofit basics and things to consider before you move forward.

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Every journey starts with understanding. So the resources in the LEARN phase will help you learn how to form a charitable nonprofit, how nonprofits work, the decisions you'll need to make, and what to expect before starting your paperwork.

Every journey starts with understanding.

So the resources in the LEARN phase will help you learn how to form a charitable nonprofit, how nonprofits work, the decisions you'll need to make, and what to expect before starting your paperwork.

Nonprofit Startup 101
(Free Step-By-Step Information)

A short video-based class that introduces the essential steps to form a U.S. charitable nonprofit. Plus a few tips for avoiding common mistakes.

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U.S. Nonprofits Startup Step By Step (Free Article)
A simple 3-page primer that gives an overview of the nonprofit startup process in the U.S.

Understanding U.S. Charitable Nonprofits (Free Article)
A brief overview of the U.S. nonprofit sector--definitions and how nonprofits work.

Nonprofit Questions and Answers (Free Resource)
A brief overview of the U.S. nonprofit sector--definitions and how nonprofits work.

Articles and Insights (Free Blog)
A brief overview of the U.S. nonprofit sector--definitions and how charitable nonprofits work.

U.S. Nonprofits Startup Step By Step
(Free Article)

A simple 3-page primer that gives an overview of the nonprofit startup process in the U.S.

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Understanding U.S. Charitable Nonprofits
(Free Article)

A brief overview of the U.S. nonprofit sector--definitions and how nonprofits work.

Get The Article Now

Nonprofit Questions & Answers
(Free Resource)

Straightforward answers (text & audio) to some of the most common questions about U.S. nonprofits.

See Nonprofit Q's & A's

Articles & Insights
(Free Resource)

Practical tips, ideas, & encouragement to support you on your nonprofit journey.

Visit The Blog

Phase 2 -----

DISCERN

Your Nonprofit Readiness Checkup
Three live sessions (and more ) that help you pause, explore your options, reflect on the realities, and decide if starting a nonprofit is your best path. You'll leave with greater clarity so you can confidently choose to launch now, launch later, or take a different path.

Learn More & Check the Schedule

Phase 2 -----

DISCERN

Your Nonprofit Readiness Checkup
Three live sessions (and more ) that help you pause, explore your options, reflect on the realities, and decide if starting a nonprofit is your best path.

You'll leave with greater clarity so you can confidently choose to launch now, launch later, or take a different path.

Learn More & Check the Schedule

Phase 3 -----

BUILD

Whether you're a committed do-it-yourselfer or you prefer guidance or done-for-you services, you'll find the support you need in one of the BUILD phase programs below.

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Your Nonprofit Blueprint
Step-by-step pre-startup planning to address your services, structure, and finances. Learn More >>

The Nonprofit Startup Lab
A live group workshop that guides you through each step as you form your nonprofit. Learn More >>

Nonprofit Startup: TailorMade
6-8 weeks of personal startup coaching, board & policy development, plus done-for-you filings. Learn More >>

Phase 3 -----

BUILD

Whether you're a committed do-it-yourselfer or you prefer guidance or done-for-you services, you'll find the support you need in the BUILD phase.

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Your Nonprofit Blueprint
Step-by-step pre-startup planning to address your services, structure, and finances.

Learn More >>

The Nonprofit Startup Lab
A live group workshop that guides you step-by-step as you form your nonprofit.

Learn More >>

Nonprofit Startup: TailorMade
Six to eight weeks of personal coaching through startup decisions, plus done-for-you filings.

Learn More >>

Phase 4 -----

GROW

The Nonprofit Founders' Circle
An ongoing membership community for new nonprofit founders. Monthly events and 24/7 library access help you establish your operation and grow your confidence as a new nonprofit leader.

Join The Founders' Circle

Phase 4 -----

GROW

The Nonprofit Founders' Circle
An ongoing membership community for new nonprofit founders.

Monthly events and 24/7 library access help you establish your operation and grow your confidence as a new nonprofit leader.

Join The Founders' Circle

I've had the privilege of working with remarkable Difference-Makers from different states. Here are just a few reflections from our work together.

Before becoming a part of LaCharla's program for Non-Profits, I had no clue where to even begin! LaCharla's program stood out to me because of how it crossed all the T's and dotted all the I's for running a successful Non-profit.
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George S. Peterson, Founder
The Jordan Hannah Recovery Group, Inc.

Before becoming a part of LaCharla's program for Non-Profits, I had no clue where to even begin!

LaCharla's program stood out to me because of how it crossed all the T's and dotted all the I's for running a successful Non-profit.
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George S. Peterson, Founder
The Jordan Hannah Recovery Group, Inc.

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I contacted LaCharla because I was uncertain as to how to create a nonprofit and wanted professional advice. She was easy to work with, very organized, and very helpful with the step-by-step. Our nonprofit is up and running, and I've already referred others to her.
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Amanda Villaveces, Founder
Mental Health Lou, Inc.

I contacted LaCharla because I was uncertain as to how to create a nonprofit and wanted professional advice.

She was easy to work with, very organized, and very helpful with the step-by-step.

Our nonprofit is up and running, and I've already referred others to her.
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Amanda Villaveces, Founder
Mental Health Lou, Inc.

One Client's Experience

"Before becoming a part of LaCharla's program, I had no clue where to even begin! LaCharla's program stood out to me because of how it crossed all the T's and dotted all the I's for running a successful Non-profit.

[S]ince beginning my work with LaCharla, our Nonprofit not only has gotten up and running, but we have also been able to raise thousands of dollars to provide those impacted by addiction with the knowledge and experience of the teachings of meditation, yoga, healthy living, and diet."

George S. Peterson, Founder
The Jordan Hannah Recovery Group, Inc.

Whether you're exploring the possibilities or ready to take action, there's a place for you here. You don't have to do this alone.