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Starting a Nonprofit and wondering how to write a nonprofit business plan? Here are 8 things to include in your plan for a new nonprofit organization. #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #BusinessPlan
I am a nonprofit founder who now works full time as the Executive Director for the nonprofit I started many years ago! Starting a nonprofit organization is a daunting task, and creating a solid nonprofit business plan can help you not only clarify your own goals and needs, but help you explain them to others to gain support, partners, funding, and volunteers.
If you are starting a nonprofit, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!
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@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

Need some support / help developing parts of your business plan? My Idea to Official training (part of my Founder to Full-Time Academy) guides you through it: foundertofulltime.com/

@williamspratley6565 Год назад

Hello, my name is William, and I'm in the planning process for the startup of my non-profit organization. I truly appreciate this profound wisdom it was very informative. The name of my upcoming organization is The Mentoring Group, Inc. Our goal is to provide mentorship to at-risk youth from the ages of 8-17 without fathers in their lives.

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Thanks for sharing your passion William!

@mojo9291 3 года назад

This came at exactly the right time: the day before our first serious concept/business plan meeting. We pulled up your channel, preparing to watch a few videos for direction. Our intention was to put *exactly this plan* together. Imagine our surprise when here it was, all in one video in a clear, digestible format. Thank you so much!

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

YAY! Love those kinds of moments. Hope all goes well for you!

@FrankD90210 Год назад

I love all your videos. You give great advice and every video is packed with info. Thank you!!!

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Thank you so much Nick!!

@jozzymarie 3 года назад

I love the way you teach. Thank you very much for putting this information together. I am looking to start a non-profit and I haven't got the slightest clue on how to do that. You are are helping a ton. ;)

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

Yay! I'm glad the videos are helping! :)

@themaverickprepper8690 3 года назад

this time I'm taking notes!!!

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

Yay! :)

@muyivushafiq8389 Месяц назад

It took me a full hour watching this while taking notes and contemplating. Thanks!

@AmberMelanieSmith Месяц назад

Happy to hear it was helpful!

@wednesdaysworld1471 2 года назад

Your channel has helped us so much! Way more than any other. Thank you❤❤❤

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@evahmoseki8971 2 года назад

❤ you are just what I needed. Thank you Amber💫

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

I hope the video was helpful!!

@jenniferlynn3721 Год назад

Thank you for the video!

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@faevoryn6578 3 года назад

Terrific video! Thanks!

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@ekisfamous2558 2 года назад

This was so inspiring! Thank you so much

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

So glad it was helpful!!

@PiotrTheGreat 2 года назад

This is the first video I watched after coming up with my non-profit biz idea. Great primer. Clear and concise info and good recommendations for followups. ::thumbs up::

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

YAY! Glad it was helpful!

@drjamesmohebali 2 года назад

I can't believe how helpful that video is! You lay everything out so completely and really get to the deeper meaning behind each of the sections, and why they're so important. It helps me to think through the aspects of starting a nonprofit that I wouldn't have considered. I'm so grateful to have this clear presentation with high quality content and no fluff. Thank you!

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

😊 Thanks so much for watching!

@Queen_Nae Год назад

This is definitely a lot to wrap my head around. But thank you so much for this information.

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Of course!

@yettastokes Год назад

Thank you for this very helpful video. I am starting my business plan and you have given me really great motivation and information to assist with this venture.

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@lout5481 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Amber! I’m just starting on my nonprofit business journey, so I’m trying to build my knowledge base. Your video and others that you’ve produced, lay a good foundation. I hope to update you on my progress in the future. 😊 Louis

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 месяцев назад

So happy to hear the videos are helpful!! Thank you so much for watching!

@tommajor3832 Год назад

WOW, you are Incredible! I've been volunteering my whole life, while running my construction company. I'm retired from construction and I want to do this for thecrest of my life!I know I can help hundreds of millions of people!!!!!!!

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Thanks so much for watching Tom!

@stefanobaldasseroni 2 года назад

This video made me feel way more confident about my project and how to proceed with my ideas. It is so beautifully and clearly explained that I am ready to write an effective and engaging plan. Thank you!

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching!

@sarahlyndsaywilliams2563 2 года назад

You are So AWESOME Amber!!! :)

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

😊

@hyojinlee Год назад

This is great, thank you!

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

You're very welcome!

@tableofthruth8525 4 месяца назад

Thank you Amber! You are an angel 😇. You made me save thousand of hours of work as an Executive Director.

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@dinnymolefhi2602 Месяц назад

Amazing... thank you

@AmberMelanieSmith Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Jirehs.society Год назад

Thanks for sharing this wealth of knowledge

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

My pleasure!

@vitumbikongwira1022 2 года назад

Amber your amazing, i have enjoyed the lesson

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

I'm so glad!

@bayroberts9473 2 года назад

Amazing. Thank you ☀️✨☀️🥰

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@jen2196 4 месяца назад

Excellent video. Thank you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@juanawashington9597 4 месяца назад

Thank you! I'm starting a non-profit because of this information!

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching!

@bioklcrawford 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this clear, informative, and detailed knowledge!!!

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@user-lr8rw1dj1q 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your help God bless you

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 месяца назад

Hope it is helpful!

@happytodayou 3 года назад

Thanks big time Amber for this Topic (How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan) at Amber Melanie Smith University 😍 I sooooo, appreciate you & how you present. I have joy writing a Business Plan, and there's a story why this task brings me joy!! I'll share soon. "Happy Today" Thank you my 👌SHERO 👌

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

You're the best Jennifer! Excited to see what you do!

@silasnherera3728 11 месяцев назад

Amber that was excellent presentation. I am just starting my NGO, and this is exactly what I need. Can you share one or two templates of business plan please?

@pulengtwala8934 2 года назад

Hi Amber, thank you so much....I m empowered...

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

I'm glad to hear it!

@stephendverner Год назад

Write executive summary last…..pro tip. Thank you.

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Great tip!

@enockpascal2924 2 года назад

Thank you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

You're welcome! 😊

@bladerubber 2 года назад

Thankyou!

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@vitumbikongwira1022 2 года назад

We have just started a youth organization in Malawi, Lilongwe city at area 23 at masambabise and we are called Active Youth Organization, through your teaching we have learned alot.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

I'm so glad to hear the videos have been helpful!!

@qesheth2 Год назад

Not started yet the vicar of my church loves the vision I belief God has given me to help youth from broken homes and deprived area's thank you for your video, I have been asked to put a business plan together

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Good luck!

@HanifaOmar-dx9kh Год назад

thank you for your great information, could you address me any sample of directions that how to open the organization? please send the link or the name of the book.

@NoorFatima-fq6cl 2 года назад

Very informative, thank you! Could you provide any format of this business plan.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

I'm so glad it was helpful! The components are broken down in the video if that helps and I know there are some templates online.

@designshedorg6973 Год назад

Hi Amber! This is super clear and concise, thank you so much for breaking this down! Question for you, would you advise sharing the biz plan with potential board members? Given some info sensititives, are there any approaches on when, how and why to share?

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

There's some merit to doing so, because you want buy-in from Board members in order for them to be passionate and committed!

@daniellemccormick3539 2 года назад

Thank you for making this video I have started an NFP for Domestic Violence

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

Thanks Danielle!

@daniellemccormick3539 2 года назад

@@AmberMelanieSmith are you able to accept me joining the FB group:)

@cjplay2 2 года назад

Thank you for your tips! Here is a RU-vid tip for audio. If you do not need stereo (narrative/exposition-heavy videos), upload with a mono audio. This will eliminate an issue I heard on this video. It drifted from left, to center, to left... This can inadvertently shift your vestibular system. By outputting mono only, it will remove this issue. Another video you did on 7 items you wish you knew before beginning sounds just fine.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

Thanks!

@daitonswafi6220 Год назад

Yes I have already started on my nonprofit organization and am really in need of fundraising strategy

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

That's important for sure! I have some other videos on fundraising, they may be helpful!

@kemicaduty-wright4152 2 года назад

Amber thank you so much for your ideas. Do you support organizations in Dallas Tx.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

Hey there! I hope these videos support anyone around the country (or world)!

@Danielle-dq1dv 2 года назад

Hi do you know where i can find a nfp template?

@MattArredondo-fy8qr Год назад

I just started I not trying to lite it get overwhelmed is thier and way where it can be easier, because my nonprofit is to help me to make sense of it all that my daughter was murdered by her boyfriend then he killed him self my plans is to proven it happing to a nother daughter sister, mother ex and living a son or daughter not having their mother to experience being raised with them .I want to help that child in trying to understand why to provide a scolerships for them to get a good education in helping them so they could have a good start in life. I didn't mean to vent.some times it helps to talk about it . But thank you for your help in all the videos you have out thier

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

I'm so sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing your story, Matt.

@bryannebambobwalya7834 3 года назад

How can i personally get intouch with you? Have got a lot of questions

@aichatatoure8086 Год назад

Hello, please does this work for an existing NGO that's has already tackled other problems but needs to go for something new.?

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Sure! You can use this format / process to map that out too!

@megdalenagonzalez-mounce1776 Год назад

Aww man, this is the first of your vids I came across without captions. =,(

@tashahindsmessenger Месяц назад

Hi, thanks so much for sharing and explain this information. I have begun the process as far as claiming a domain name, and creating a logo and where I got stuck was making sure that I completed the 1023EZ form, 501c3 and placing the right information and pay for it. The other thing is making sure I Trademark the logo as well, and eventually trying to come up with programs that go along with mental health organization for children? Help? 😇

@AmberMelanieSmith Месяц назад

I would say go in the opposite order if possible! Developing effective programs is more important than the logo/trademark etc. Having solid programming will help you get funding a lot faster.

@bestymusic4845 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. I am trying to start a charity which will involve helping people with mental health issues but I am struggling to find trustees. I would be super grateful for some help.

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 месяцев назад

Hey there! I have some info about how I work with folks on my website, that may be a good starting point: foundertofulltime.com/

@Axecapoeiracomoxvalley Месяц назад

Interested in who gets paid salary and how much and who determines this?

@AmberMelanieSmith Месяц назад

Check out some of my videos about being a CEO / working with your board! The board agrees to the CEO's salary.

@leroyfrederick4122 Год назад

❤

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

@BrettFillmore Год назад

Part 5 - don't I need the BP completed in order to attract board members to serve?

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Not necessarily! Sometimes having your Board members participate in the business planning process can help them feel a sense of passion and ownership alongside you for the cause, which engages them to help more with fundraising, etc.

@themaverickprepper8690 3 года назад

EXCITING NEWS!!! I just took a quick look and I found that the Veterans Administration itself has been putting out papers promoting the benefits of exactly the type of NPO I'm forming!!! Does this mean a large government grant for my NPO is in my future????

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

That's great! There are never any guarantees of grants (and you may need to prove your impacts for awhile before you might be competitive for grants) but definitely something to keep on your radar. :)

@themaverickprepper8690 3 года назад

@@AmberMelanieSmith I have had a lot of years doing this on my own with no funding, support or organization. I have lots of people that can attest to my past work. It's just gotten to the point that I can no longer continue without help. I sent out emails to all the city, state and national elected officials that represent me since my work does help veterans and I'm hoping they will want to help.

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

@@themaverickprepper8690 I totally get that. This work is hard for sure! I think with a business plan / case for support and sharing the record of impacts you've had, there could be someone out there who is a good fit -- sometimes it's a matter of meeting as many people / funders / businesses as you can before you find them. I've had sponsors who I built a relationship with for 4+ years before they ever donated, and now they donate every year! It's all about people knowing you exist, and building relationships - keep at it!

@DaGreatGod21 5 месяцев назад

How long should an executive summary be?

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 месяцев назад

I'd think a few paragraphs at most.

@Electric-vl5qi 8 месяцев назад

What are annual federal taxes for Wyoming non-profit.

@AmberMelanieSmith 8 месяцев назад

I'm not sure what you're asking - can you clarify your question?

@sikhanyisiwemangove9508 3 года назад

Hello, l have started non profit organization but, I am stuck how can l get donations

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

Have you developed the fundraising section of your business plan?

@drumlivenews1673 11 месяцев назад

Please assist me I need to structure a business plan for NGO from scratch

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 месяцев назад

My video about making a business plan may help! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HXvkz2l2NRM.html

@Axecapoeiracomoxvalley Месяц назад

Is this Canada or US? I searched Canadian so wondering

@AmberMelanieSmith Месяц назад

I think the basic business plan format could probably work in either US or Canada, though of course the filing requirements for nonprofit status will be different.

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

Are you working on your business plan? What are you getting stuck on? What parts were easiest? Share!

@vangeliapresident8395 2 года назад

financial forecasting! How/where do I research for this? I have a passion but not sure what the cost to run it will be at this time because it is still in the start up process.

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

I think the best thing to do for that is create goals for your program first - then you can research what expanding your programming will cost, then you'll know what expenses to project out a few years. :)

@staceycarter9823 2 года назад

I do not have a business head AT ALL however I really want to start a non profit to Empower Women and Girls through Self Awareness and self Defense. I am a Police Officer. I am having a hard time with how to go about getting this started.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

I think a business plan is a good starting point - it gets you to think about how you would execute on the idea and study the community needs!

@VPOTOPDOWN Год назад

Is there anywhere I can find free template for nonprofit biz plan?

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

I'm sure there are some online!

@oldperson2112 Год назад

I really wish you had spent more time on the Proposed solution section. This is the part that is most confusing to me.

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Hey there! Say more! What specific aspects of that are the most confusing?

@nanaikpoku7531 Год назад

I want to start my own organization Please I need help and support

@carolynmurphy9521 2 года назад

I started my nonprofit business plan but on a regular business plan.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

There are definitely similarities!

@donaldschifferl5147 9 месяцев назад

Can you give me a list of these things. I am so ADHD that I need all the help I can get. I'm in pursuit of building a children's home for 12 children.

@AmberMelanieSmith 9 месяцев назад

Hey there! I don't have a written list yet, but will add it to my blog soon. foundertofulltime.com/blog/

@donaldschifferl5147 9 месяцев назад

@@AmberMelanieSmith thank you. I can do all the construction work but the red tape paper work is another story.

@elidoreen1991 Год назад

i need some help

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

What's your question?

@anillandge 3 месяца назад

Plz send non profit businesses plan temple

@tinybeso Год назад

It's been really difficult to figure out how to put all of my ambitions into words.

@AmberMelanieSmith Год назад

Yeah, I get that... What's your "Why"? Why are you doing this? What problem do you want to solve or address?

@DonRJW 3 года назад

Yeshua bless you Amber

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@tiasmith2581 2 года назад

I want to start a non profit business feeding and housing the homeless in my area

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your vision Tia!!

@margaretburtch2683 3 года назад

My name is Margaret my non profit is Better Life Starts. I need your help I need a new team an board my 501c3 number. I started to give up until I watched your podcast

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 года назад

You got this! Start by writing out your business plan and that will help you plan how to get a team on board.