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Nonprofit Strategy Sessions Videos

Are you thinking about starting a new nonprofit organization?
Don't know where to start?

Or, maybe you have started and are having trouble developing smooth, consistent, and successful operations.

Like so many people, you'll find that there's lot of information out there on the basics of getting officially and legally established, but not so much info on how to get set up for daily operations or where to find the funds to run your programs.

If you have questions, you're in the right place. Here, you can learn all you need to know to get started with establishing your organization, marketing it, fundraising, and managing programs.

Learn here. Learn from experts in their field.

Pre-recorded so you can keep coming back to review, and have the knowledge always at your fingertips.

STRATEGY SESSION TOPICS

Foundations of Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Getting Legally Established
Introduction to Grants
Types of Funders
Types of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations
Accountability and Grant Compliance
Developing Paperwork Needed to Apply for Grants
Creating Your Programs
Developing Your Website

Fundraising (with Little to No Money)
In this strategy session, we cover six methods of fundraising that you can get started with today! Pull out your pen and paper, and take some good notes! Additional resources will be sent directly to your email for your follow-up references.

Grant Management and Nonprofit Administration

Reports
Audits
Budgets
Systems
Databases
Program Planning
Team Building
And more!

Marketing Your New Nonprofit Organization
In the Marketing strategy session, we'll cover branding and ways to strategically get your message out to your targeted audience. The emphasis is on free and low cost approaches. Additional resources will be sent directly to your email for your follow-up references.

2025 Update: What About the Funding Freeze?

Toward the end of January 2025, it was announced to North Americans that there would be a temporary freeze on funds, which would impact some nonprofit organizations. This caused high concerns for the effective work of organizations and for where things are headed in terms of grant availability and even compliance requirements.
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Nonprofit funding still exists!

Research shows, especially using one of the most reliable industry sources, Giving USA, among others, that although large amounts of money are given from governments, the great majority of total charitable giving comes from individual donors (and has long-time been the case), even in the face of inflation. Remember, there are multiple sources by which to receive funds for your organization, which I have a post about this on my LinkedIn page as well as my blog.

Unsurprisingly, the number of nonprofit organizations rose to 2 million in 2023, and despite its challenges, funders continue the long-time culture of giving. Charitable giving surpassed $500 billion in 2023, which was an increase from the year prior (Giving USA 2024 Annual Report).

If you have an idea that you are passionate about, you are encouraged to acknowledge your gift and possible calling to fulfill a need in your community or society.

These strategy sessions are designed to....

Give you knowledge BEFORE you invest time and money.

Learn what's needed and any industry best practices before you start operating, and avoid unnecessary mistakes that could cost you funding!
Inspire you to develop a strategic Plan for Success.

Develop a professional image, growth plan, and operations layout so your organization can be as appealing to donors and guests as the larger established organizations.
Lead you to free and low-cost resources for your operations.

You can develop into a leading nonprofit just as the world's most well-known organizations. Find out how to get started without breaking the bank.

EVERYTHING TO GAIN. NOTHING TO LOSE!

One-time payment.
Lifetime investment.

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Strategist & Consultant

Cheriamor Houston, MNA

Cheriamor has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years in program development, administrative operations, event logistics, volunteer management, fundraising, and process improvement. She has worked with renowned local and international organizations such as The Salvation Army, Advocates for Community Wellness, and the University of Illinois, among others. Her work has resulted in new programs, new systems, and increased funding for organizations.

Cheriamor has a Master’s of Nonprofit Administration from North Park University, as well as a Certificate in Fundraising Management, completed training coursework in Grant Writing with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and a Certificate in Organizational Analysis from Stanford University.

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