The Nonprofit Founders' Circle
Coaching, Classes and Practical Tools to Help New Nonprofit Founders Build a Solid Foundation
Are you a new U.S. nonprofit founder who wants help building a solid foundation for your new org?
The Nonprofit Founders' Circle is an ongoing group membership that provides education, coaching and implementation support to help you and your board develop a solid foundation .
The Nonprofit Founders' Circle offers a combination of live training and a 24/7 library of resources that help you take next steps after nonprofit startup.
One great feature of the membership is its flexibility.
The way it works...
- Membership is month-to-month. With no long-term financial commitment, you choose how long to stay.
- You can follow The Nonprofit Growth Track TM step by step, or just grab the resources you need when you need them.
- You'll find a combination of video- and text-based lessons for different learning styles.
"My company's mission is to equip compassionate Difference-Makers to create nonprofits that improve the lives of people in need."
LaCharla Figgs, Founder, Nonprofit Startup Academy
About The Nonprofit Founders' Circle
The Nonprofit Founders' Circle is an ongoing education, coaching, and implementation program that helps new nonprofit founders establish their new organizations. The program works in 3 important ways:
- First, The Nonprofit Growth Track.TM I've created "phases" to help move you smoothly through the setup and growth of your nonprofit, focusing on one set of org-building topics at a time. The idea is to help members focus on one set of activities and then move on to the next to keep members making progress without feeling lost or overwhelmed.
- Second, live support. Members have the ability to join me live each month for coaching and done-with-you work sessions. I love sharing my 30+ years of experience with new founders and connecting with them personally when I can. Members can use these live sessions to connect with me, get answers to their questions, hear about what's happening with other founders, and soak up encouragement. And,
- Third, flexibility. Members have 24/7 access to a private member-only web portal that houses recorded lessons, the schedule of upcoming events, nonprofit resources, and a member-only forum where they can post questions and connect with other founders. So even if a member has to miss a live event, they can access most of them as recordings.
The Nonprofit Growth TrackTM
The Phases
PHASE 1: START UP
This phase is for the founder who has begun the nonprofit startup process but not completed all steps.
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PHASE 2: SET UP
This short phase focuses on registrations that will help establish the nonprofit's identity and credibility with the outside world.
PHASE 3: BUILD UP
In this phase members learn and implement business disciplines necessary for developing an effective and lasting organization.
PHASE 4: GROW UP
In this final phase, classes, coaching, and co-working address long-term sustainability & growth.
Beyond The Phases
Periodically, the Nonprofit Growth Track will begin live. At other times, the recorded Growth Track sessions will be available inside the member area.
The Growth Track is here to help new founders focus on step-by-step foundation-building without the distraction of other content inside the member area.
However, that other content is there in the member area whenever its needed--both during the journey through the Growth Track and after the 4 phases are completed.
Words of Appreciation
"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."
George S. Peterson, Founder
The Jordan Hannah Recovery Group, Inc.
What you can expect...
- Access to live coaching each month
- Appointment-based done-with-you co-working
- New resources for charitable nonprofits each month
- 24/7 access to recorded lessons & event replays
- Sample policies & templates with training to save you time
- A private forum for questions, answers, and connection
Questions & Answers
Can I join the program if I haven't created a nonprofit yet?
No. This program is specifically for new nonprofit founders. I offer other programs for aspiring founders.
What if the live events don't fit my schedule?
Some monthly events are pre-scheduled, and the schedule is posted inside the program. When members can't attend scheduled events, they can watch the replays. Also, feedback is important to me and if several members have schedule conflicts, the schedule may be adjusted.
Is this just a course?
No, it's an ongoing program that gives members the chance to access classes, workshops, coaching, downloadable documents, and more. Classes are presented in "phases," but each member can choose which of these they want to participate in. And members can decide how long to remain in the program.
Do I have to make a long-term commitment?
No. I created this program with support and flexibility in mind. So members remain for as long as they choose to.
Student Endorsements
"When you think about starting a nonprofit all you want to do is make a difference but this is a great course that opens your eyes and gives you a nice Foundation to what it really takes to start a non-profit. Great class for beginners!"
Will and Gia M.
"Writing our plans out helped with understanding what my organization is really about and how to move forward. LaCharla Lowd Figgs, Founder Nonprofit Startup Academy, you just don't know how you have blessed Me."
Pamela J. Calloway, Founder,
Men of Honor & Distinction
"This Lesson opens my eyes to areas I had not considered. Giving the people I want to reach a complete identity is amazingly helpful. My vision is becoming more and more real to me. Thanks! I can't wait for the next lesson!!"
Sherrine Jones
YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN
The Nonprofit Founders' Circle
INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP
- Live and video-based step-by-step instruction on each stage of creating a nonprofit
- Live coaching throughout to help you craft your state and federal paperwork
- Sample documents and templates to ease your learning curve and save you time
- Coaching to help you develop mission, vision, and values statements
- Sample organizational policies with training on adoption and implementation
- Support and guidance to help you develop a 3-year program outline and budget
- "Office Hours" for individual help by appointment
Investment: $29.00/Month
Program Guarantee
The Nonprofit Founders' Circle
Enroll in this membership, and if it's not the right fit for you, cancel within the first 5 days of your registration and we'll happily refund your money, minus a small admin fee. You'll get a link to the Cancellation & Refund request when you join.
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