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Before You Start a New Nonprofit, Consider These Options

If you listen to my podcast regularly, you know I often talk about why people (usually) shouldn’t start new nonprofits. You can read more about why I think starting new nonprofits can be negative here (scroll down to the FAQs section). But the gist is: Starting a new nonprofit can divide vital resources in the sector, which weakens everyone’s ability to serve their mission.

How to Start a Nonprofit (FREE GUIDE)

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, “How do I start a nonprofit?” When you Google this question, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the courses and guides and toolkits that appear. There are some really great resources out there, but it’s hard to know which ones are reliable. So I created a simple resource deck that rounds up the best nonprofit startup advice and resources.

How to Know if You Should Start a Nonprofit

When Nonprofit Jenni Show listeners email me, about half of them are asking for my advice about how to start a new nonprofit organization. But is starting a nonprofit really the most effective way to create meaningful, lasting change in the areas that matter most? In this week’s star-studded episode of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, two of my favorite nonprofit thought leaders share their advice on what you should consider before you decide to form a new nonprofit organization.