Nonprofit Startup Solution

Equipping you with the knowledge and tools you need to establish your new nonprofit.

Do you need support starting your own 501(c)3?

Our Nonprofit Startup Solution provides the coaching, tools, and strategies you need to set your new nonprofit up for long-term success.

“Lydia is a wealth of knowledge and she goes over and beyond every expectation and need you could have!”

— Josie, Founder + President, Shine Healing Ministries

With a comprehensive, practical approach, this solution equips you with the knowledge, tools, and ongoing support to confidently navigate the challenges of nonprofit leadership.

With the right guidance and support, you won’t have to figure it all out on your own. The Nonprofit Startup Solution ensures that you’re not just starting a nonprofit—you’re building an organization designed to last.

You’ve already taken the first step by deciding to make a difference. Now, let’s ensure your nonprofit has the knowledge, structure, and support it needs to succeed—not just in the first year, but for years to come.

You see a need you care deeply about and are ready to make a difference by starting a 501(c)(3). But the path from passion to sustainable impact isn’t easy. Where do you even begin? How do you ensure your nonprofit thrives, not just for a few months, but for the long haul?

That’s where the Nonprofit Startup Solution comes in.

As a former nonprofit leader, I understand firsthand the challenges you face. That is why I developed the Nonprofit Startup Solution. Through this program, I provide the strategies, tools, and direction you need to build a strong foundation across the five pillars of your new nonprofit, ensuring it is set up to thrive.

Starting with a mission and a passion is only the beginning. In fact, 50% of nonprofits fail within their first year, according to Forbes. This isn’t because founders lose passion—it’s often due to a lack of systems and strategic planning that turn good ideas into sustainable operations.

The Nonprofit Startup Solution exists to prevent that outcome.

The Five Foundational Nonprofit Pillars

  • 1. Strategic Direction & Mission

    Do you have a strategic plan in place? Have you thought about where you’d like your organization to be in three years? How are you going to get there? What systems and strategies can you put in place now to ensure you’ll reach your goals?

    The mission of your nonprofit defines what the organization is trying to achieve and should be the driving force behind all of the organization's activities.

  • 2. Programs & Services

    Are they being run effectively? Are you tracking input, output, outcomes, and evaluations to report back to your stakeholders? Are you including the voices of your participants in what could be improved upon?

    Your programs and services are at the heart of your nonprofit. Your programs should include monitoring and evaluation, feedback from program participants, and data analysis. By continually assessing and improving your programs and services, your nonprofit can ensure that you are making the greatest possible impact for those you serve.

  • 3. Governance & Leadership

    Think about the legal and ethical side of your nonprofit. Is your paperwork up to date? Think about your staff, your volunteers, and your board. Do you feel like the board is pulling its weight? When was the last time you went on a retreat or even met together for lunch to check in on each other?

    Effective nonprofit governance is essential for ensuring that the organization is able to achieve its mission and goals and that it can continue to make a positive impact over the long term.

  • 4. Fundraising & Finances

    Do you have an effective CRM system in place? A corporate sponsorship packet? What about an individual donor plan, a grants tracker, or campaigns? Have you diversified your funding?

    Successful fundraising goes beyond finding the next grant. Supporters, donors, and funders are investing in their mission; let’s invest in them.

    Part of fundraising is managing revenue and expenses, budgeting, and ensuring financial transparency and accountability.

  • 5. Marketing & Communications

    Have you updated your Guidestar profile lately? What about your website, its messaging, social media, newsletters, print marketing, or blog?

    Your marketing and communications should bring brand awareness, engage stakeholders, build partnerships, and involve community members in the organization's activities and decision-making processes.

With the Nonprofit Startup Solution, you will get:

  • Clarity on the Five Foundational Pillars: Gain an understanding of the five essential pillars of nonprofit success and how to incorporate them effectively into your organization from the start.

  • Professional Recommendations: Receive expert recommendations and tailored insights to help you build a sustainable, impactful nonprofit with confidence.

  • Implementation Plan: Access an editable plan that outlines clear, actionable steps to guide you through the post-process and ensure that everything we discussed is put into practice.

  • Personalized Resources: Utilize ready-to-use tools, including editable templates, resources, and guides to support your nonprofit’s launch and long-term growth.

Our Process:

  • Pre-Session Preparation: Initial content collection and a kick-off call with your leadership team.

  • In-Depth Assessments: Engage in a series of five calls addressing strategic direction, programs, governance, fundraising, and marketing.

  • Post-Analysis Support: Receive a comprehensive final report, a next-steps strategy call, and two weeks of email support.

The Nonprofit Startup solution will guide you through a comprehensive journey of the five pillars that make up the foundation of a successful nonprofit, equipping you with the expertise and tools needed to successfully establish and ensure that your nonprofit has a strong foundation to be impactful.

Stop guessing how to start your nonprofit.

Our Nonprofit Startup Solution gives you the clarity, tools, and strategies to start your 501c3 off on the right foot.