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Welcome, this online platform offers valuable resources to equip NP leaders.

Each chapter contains an Overview of the critical information, a section with Wisdom and best practices from experienced nonprofit leaders, and a list of excellent Resources.

Topics covered in these chapters:

Years of nonprofit expertise compiled into one robust online resource for building a strong nonprofit.

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PHASE 1

Exploring Trail Options

Chapter 1

Importance & Role of nonprofit orgs

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in serving communities and advancing important missions. This guidebook is specifically crafted for Christian leaders...

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Chapter 1

Importance & Role Of Nonprofit Orgs

Importance & Role Of Nonprofit Orgs

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in serving communities and advancing important missions. This guidebook is specifically crafted for Christian leaders...
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Chapter 2

Self-Evaluation and Foundational Considerations

Before embarking on the journey of starting a nonprofit organization, it is crucial for individuals to engage in a profound process of self-evaluation...

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Chapter 2

Self-Evaluation and Initial Considerations

Self-Evaluation and Initial Considerations

Before embarking on the journey of starting a nonprofit organization, it is crucial for individuals to engage in a profound process of self-evaluation...
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Chapter 1

Importance & Role of nonprofit orgs

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in serving communities and advancing important missions. This guidebook is specifically crafted for Christian leaders...

Read More
Chapter 1

Importance & Role Of Nonprofit Orgs

Importance & Role Of Nonprofit Orgs

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in serving communities and advancing important missions. This guidebook is specifically crafted for Christian leaders...
Read More
Chapter 2

Self-Evaluation and Foundational Considerations

Before embarking on the journey of starting a nonprofit organization, it is crucial for individuals to engage in a profound process of self-evaluation...

Read More
Chapter 2

Self-Evaluation and Initial Considerations

Self-Evaluation and Initial Considerations

Before embarking on the journey of starting a nonprofit organization, it is crucial for individuals to engage in a profound process of self-evaluation...
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PHASE 2

Understand the Terrain Challenges

Chapter 3

Planning

The initial step for both the board of directors and the executive director is to meticulously document the organization's mission, vision, and values...

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Chapter 3

Determine NPs Core Features

Determine NPs Core Features

The initial step for both the board of directors and the executive director is to meticulously document the organization's mission, vision, and values...
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Chapter 4

Collaboration & Strategic Alliances

Before launching a new nonprofit, the founder should research other organizations doing similar work, to determine if you can join them...

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Chapter 4

Collaboration & Strategic Alliances

Collaboration & Strategic Alliances

Before launching a new nonprofit, the founder should research other organizations doing similar work, to determine if you can join them...
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Chapter 5

Program Development & Impact Evaluation

Take the time now to do some research, develop your logic model, and identify your evaluation methods. It will ensure that you’re delivering services...

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Chapter 5

Program Dev & Impact Evaluation

Program Dev & Impact Evaluation

Take the time now to do some research, develop your logic model, and identify your evaluation methods. It will ensure that you’re delivering services...
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Chapter 6

Accounting and Finance

Accurate financial statements are the bedrock of informed financial decision-making. When donors entrust your organization with a donation...

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Chapter 6

Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance

Accurate financial statements are the bedrock of informed financial decision-making. When donors entrust your organization with a donation...
Read More
Chapter 3

Planning

The initial step for both the board of directors and the executive director is to meticulously document the organization's mission, vision, and values...

Read More
Chapter 3

Determine NPs Core Features

Determine NPs Core Features

The initial step for both the board of directors and the executive director is to meticulously document the organization's mission, vision, and values...
Read More
Chapter 4

Collaboration & Strategic Alliances

Before launching a new nonprofit, the founder should research other organizations doing similar work, to determine if you can join them...

Read More
Chapter 4

Collaboration & Strategic Alliances

Collaboration & Strategic Alliances

Before launching a new nonprofit, the founder should research other organizations doing similar work, to determine if you can join them...
Read More
Chapter 5

Program Development & Impact Evaluation

Take the time now to do some research, develop your logic model, and identify your evaluation methods. It will ensure that you’re delivering services...

Read More
Chapter 5

Program Dev & Impact Evaluation

Program Dev & Impact Evaluation

Take the time now to do some research, develop your logic model, and identify your evaluation methods. It will ensure that you’re delivering services...
Read More
Chapter 6

Accounting and Finance

Accurate financial statements are the bedrock of informed financial decision-making. When donors entrust your organization with a donation...

Read More
Chapter 6

Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance

Accurate financial statements are the bedrock of informed financial decision-making. When donors entrust your organization with a donation...
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PHASE 3

Securing Funds and Paperwork

Chapter 7

Fundraising

Contributions from individuals stem from various motives, including a passion for your mission, positive public relations, personal significance, or a desire for a tax write-off...

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Chapter 7

Build Effective Fundraising Strategies

Build Effective Fundraising Strategies

Contributions from individuals stem from various motives, including a passion for your mission, positive public relations, personal significance, or a desire for a tax write-off...
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Chapter 8

Steps to Launching a New Nonprofit

When launching a new nonprofit, various factors such as legal, financial, and governance considerations must be carefully addressed...

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Chapter 8

Steps To Launch a New Nonprofit

Steps To Launch a New Nonprofit

When launching a new nonprofit, various factors such as legal, financial, and governance considerations must be carefully addressed...
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Chapter 9

Communications, Marketing & Social Media

Effective communication is essential to motivate, inform, and encourage your stakeholders – whether they be staff members, funders, the general public...

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Chapter 9

Communications & Social Media

Communications & Social Media

Effective communication is essential to motivate, inform, and encourage your stakeholders – whether they be staff members, funders, the general public...
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Chapter 10

Governance & Board Recruitment/Development

Nonprofit organizations are legally mandated to have a board of directors, and these boards operate under specific legal duties. The core duties encompass...

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Chapter 10

Governance & Board Recruitment/Dev

Governance & Board Recruitment/Dev

Nonprofit organizations are legally mandated to have a board of directors, and these boards operate under specific legal duties. The core duties encompass...
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Chapter 11

Legal Protections & Insurance

A foundational step in reducing liability for individuals working or volunteering at a nonprofit is structuring the organization as a corporation. This strategic move...

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Chapter 11

Legal Protections & Insurance

Legal Protections & Insurance

A foundational step in reducing liability for individuals working or volunteering at a nonprofit is structuring the organization as a corporation. This strategic move...
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Chapter 12

Policies & Procedures

Policies and procedures form the core framework of a well-functioning organization, offering structure and guaranteeing uniformity...

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Chapter 12

Policies & Procedures – Compliance & Quality

Policies & Procedures – Compliance & Quality

Policies and procedures form the core framework of a well-functioning organization, offering structure and guaranteeing uniformity...
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Chapter 7

Fundraising

Contributions from individuals stem from various motives, including a passion for your mission, positive public relations, personal significance, or a desire for a tax write-off...

Read More
Chapter 7

Build Effective Fundraising Strategies

Build Effective Fundraising Strategies

Contributions from individuals stem from various motives, including a passion for your mission, positive public relations, personal significance, or a desire for a tax write-off...
Read More
Chapter 8

Steps to Launching a New Nonprofit

When launching a new nonprofit, various factors such as legal, financial, and governance considerations must be carefully addressed...

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Chapter 8

Steps To Launch a New Nonprofit

Steps To Launch a New Nonprofit

When launching a new nonprofit, various factors such as legal, financial, and governance considerations must be carefully addressed...
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Chapter 9

Communications, Marketing & Social Media

Effective communication is essential to motivate, inform, and encourage your stakeholders – whether they be staff members, funders, the general public...

Read More
Chapter 9

Communications & Social Media

Communications & Social Media

Effective communication is essential to motivate, inform, and encourage your stakeholders – whether they be staff members, funders, the general public...
Read More
Chapter 10

Governance & Board Recruitment/Development

Nonprofit organizations are legally mandated to have a board of directors, and these boards operate under specific legal duties. The core duties encompass...

Read More
Chapter 10

Governance & Board Recruitment/Dev

Governance & Board Recruitment/Dev

Nonprofit organizations are legally mandated to have a board of directors, and these boards operate under specific legal duties. The core duties encompass...
Read More
Chapter 11

Legal Protections & Insurance

A foundational step in reducing liability for individuals working or volunteering at a nonprofit is structuring the organization as a corporation. This strategic move...

Read More
Chapter 11

Legal Protections & Insurance

Legal Protections & Insurance

A foundational step in reducing liability for individuals working or volunteering at a nonprofit is structuring the organization as a corporation. This strategic move...
Read More
Chapter 12

Policies & Procedures

Policies and procedures form the core framework of a well-functioning organization, offering structure and guaranteeing uniformity...

Read More
Chapter 12

Policies & Procedures – Compliance & Quality

Policies & Procedures – Compliance & Quality

Policies and procedures form the core framework of a well-functioning organization, offering structure and guaranteeing uniformity...
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PHASE 4

Preparing for a Safe Trip

Chapter 13

Staffing & Employee Mentoring

New nonprofits often start with a working board comprised of dedicated volunteers. As the organization grows, roles must be clearly defined to ensure smooth...

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Chapter 13

Staff Selection & Employee Dev

Staff Selection & Employee Dev

New nonprofits often start with a working board comprised of dedicated volunteers. As the organization grows, roles must be clearly defined to ensure smooth...
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Chapter 14

Working in a Cross-cultural Setting

Navigating a cross-cultural environment requires a nuanced understanding of individual differences to avoid misunderstandings and foster unity...

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Chapter 14

Navigating a Cross-Cultural Setting

Navigating a Cross-Cultural Setting

Navigating a cross-cultural environment requires a nuanced understanding of individual differences to avoid misunderstandings and foster unity...
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Chapter 15

Community Relationships

The key principle in fostering healthy community relationships is to cultivate shared experiences while collaboratively devising solutions. According to...

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Chapter 15

Healthy Community Relationships

Healthy Community Relationships

The key principle in fostering healthy community relationships is to cultivate shared experiences while collaboratively devising solutions. According to...
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Chapter 16

Volunteer Management

Most nonprofit organizations utilize volunteers to save staffing costs, to engage other skill sets that are needed, and to have advocates for their organization...

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Chapter 16

Volunteer Training & Management

Volunteer Training & Management

Most nonprofit organizations utilize volunteers to save staffing costs, to engage other skill sets that are needed, and to have advocates for their organization...
Read More
Chapter 13

Staffing & Employee Mentoring

New nonprofits often start with a working board comprised of dedicated volunteers. As the organization grows, roles must be clearly defined to ensure smooth...

Read More
Chapter 13

Staff Selection & Employee Dev

Staff Selection & Employee Dev

New nonprofits often start with a working board comprised of dedicated volunteers. As the organization grows, roles must be clearly defined to ensure smooth...
Read More
Chapter 14

Working in a Cross-cultural Setting

Navigating a cross-cultural environment requires a nuanced understanding of individual differences to avoid misunderstandings and foster unity...

Read More
Chapter 14

Navigating a Cross-Cultural Setting

Navigating a Cross-Cultural Setting

Navigating a cross-cultural environment requires a nuanced understanding of individual differences to avoid misunderstandings and foster unity...
Read More
Chapter 15

Community Relationships

The key principle in fostering healthy community relationships is to cultivate shared experiences while collaboratively devising solutions. According to...

Read More
Chapter 15

Healthy Community Relationships

Healthy Community Relationships

The key principle in fostering healthy community relationships is to cultivate shared experiences while collaboratively devising solutions. According to...
Read More
Chapter 16

Volunteer Management

Most nonprofit organizations utilize volunteers to save staffing costs, to engage other skill sets that are needed, and to have advocates for their organization...

Read More
Chapter 16

Volunteer Training & Management

Volunteer Training & Management

Most nonprofit organizations utilize volunteers to save staffing costs, to engage other skill sets that are needed, and to have advocates for their organization...
Read More
PHASE 5

Taking In The View

Chapter 17

Capacity Building & Scaling for Growth

Organizational expansion holds the potential to positively impact both clients and served communities, provided the organization is adequately prepared...

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Chapter 17

Capacity Building & Scaling For Growth

Capacity Building & Scaling For Growth

Organizational expansion holds the potential to positively impact both clients and served communities, provided the organization is adequately prepared...
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Chapter 18

Personal Growth in Education & Excellence

Organizational and staff growth is closely intertwined with the development of effective leadership. Pursuing higher education classes or certifications...

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Chapter 18

Personal Growth - Education

Personal Growth - Education

Organizational and staff growth is closely intertwined with the development of effective leadership. Pursuing higher education classes or certifications...
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Chapter 19

Closing, Downsizing or Relaunching a Nonprofit

Organizations undergo a life cycle akin to that of individuals. There's a season of inception, one of growth, and another for deliberate deceleration or closure...

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Chapter 19

Closing, Downsizing Or Relaunching A NP

Closing, Downsizing Or Relaunching A NP

Organizations undergo a life cycle akin to that of individuals. There's a season of inception, one of growth, and another for deliberate deceleration or closure...
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Chapter 20

Ministry Blueprints

This chapter will showcase diverse ministry models from successful nonprofits that generously shared their program blueprints and business plans for the benefit...

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Chapter 20

Ministry Blueprints

Ministry Blueprints

This chapter will showcase diverse ministry models from successful nonprofits that generously shared their program blueprints and business plans for the benefit...
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Chapter 17

Capacity Building & Scaling for Growth

Organizational expansion holds the potential to positively impact both clients and served communities, provided the organization is adequately prepared...

Read More
Chapter 17

Capacity Building & Scaling For Growth

Capacity Building & Scaling For Growth

Organizational expansion holds the potential to positively impact both clients and served communities, provided the organization is adequately prepared...
Read More
Chapter 18

Personal Growth in Education & Excellence

Organizational and staff growth is closely intertwined with the development of effective leadership. Pursuing higher education classes or certifications...

Read More
Chapter 18

Personal Growth - Education

Personal Growth - Education

Organizational and staff growth is closely intertwined with the development of effective leadership. Pursuing higher education classes or certifications...
Read More
Chapter 19

Closing, Downsizing or Relaunching a Nonprofit

Organizations undergo a life cycle akin to that of individuals. There's a season of inception, one of growth, and another for deliberate deceleration or closure...

Read More
Chapter 19

Closing, Downsizing Or Relaunching A NP

Closing, Downsizing Or Relaunching A NP

Organizations undergo a life cycle akin to that of individuals. There's a season of inception, one of growth, and another for deliberate deceleration or closure...
Read More
Chapter 20

Ministry Blueprints

This chapter will showcase diverse ministry models from successful nonprofits that generously shared their program blueprints and business plans for the benefit...

Read More
Chapter 20

Ministry Blueprints

Ministry Blueprints

This chapter will showcase diverse ministry models from successful nonprofits that generously shared their program blueprints and business plans for the benefit...
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Frequently asked questions

Who is this resource for?

There are two target audiences for this guidebook. They are Christian leaders starting a new nonprofits and Christian leaders desiring to strength an existing nonprofit.

How were the resource contributors selected?

The majority of experienced nonprofit professionals interviewed for this guidebook had successfully worked in an area of nonprofit leadership for over twenty years.

What if I need more support?

A partner in this endeavor is LINC Ministries Intl. If you desire additional assistance, please contact LINC https://linc.org/

LINC is a nonprofit dedicated to the work of empowering and equipping local ministry leaders so that their influence will grow, their communities will thrive, and more people will be introduced to the Good News about Jesus.

What if I have feedback on a chapter?

We would love to hear from you. The unique strength of this website is the curator’s dedication to gather user feedback. Kindly provide feedback on additional information, resources, or potential revisions to enhance understanding and usability.

Who put all of these resources together?

Dr. Susan K. Hewitt, Ed.D., curated this material by interviewing over 40 nonprofit leaders and drawing from her nonprofit experience and education.