You have a Vision: to make a BIG difference in the lives of people in need. And launching a nonprofit is your path to that Vision. I'm LaCharla Figgs, and I want to use my 25+ years of nonprofit experience to make your journey easier and faster.
What Is The Nonprofit Founders Circle?
The Founders Circle is an ongoing group education, mentoring, and implementation program designed to support you and your nonprofit startup team as you...
- Prepare for startup by gathering data and making key decisions about the the way your program will operate,
- Launch a U.S. charitable nonprofit by incorporating in your state, applying for federal income tax-exempt status and filing other state forms,
- Lay the foundation for a high-quality, results-oriented organization by addressing board governance, policy development, financial management, fundraising, and more, and
- Build your nonprofit leadership skills.
I'll be there with you, teaching and mentoring you from step to step, from one accomplishment to another. Helping you achieve your Vision.
"When you think about starting a nonprofit all you want to do is make a difference but this is a great course that opens your eyes and gives you a nice Foundation to what it really takes to start a non-profit. "
Will and Gia M.
Course: Finding Your Path
"This Lesson opens my eyes to areas I had not considered. Giving the people I want to reach a complete identity is amazingly helpful. My vision is becoming more and more real to meβ¦.Thanks! I can't wait for the next lesson!! "
Sherrine Jones
Program Builders Bootcamp
What's In It For You?
Here are some of the benefits of Nonprofit Founders Circle membership. Just click an arrow to read more..
Everything starts here. The Intro and Orientation Modules will help you get acquainted with the website, the program, the Nonprofit Founder's Journey, and the resources available to you as a member.
During Member Orientation, you'll take an assessment and use your Founder's Success Map to plan your journey from Vision to Implementation. That map shows you the lessons that will "usher" you through the process of planning, launching, and developing a charitable nonprofit.
Nonprofit startup has many "moving parts," and it's easy to hop from one "shiny object" to the next. Your "map" can help keep you on target and out of overwhelm.
Members have 24/7 access to their lessons, replays of live events, and two private Communities so you can fit learning, coaching, and implementation into your busy life.
Even if you're a disciplined self-starter, you might need extra support or accountability. Our regularly-scheduled coaching sessions can help you stay on track. Available co-working days allow you to pop into a live video-based session, share your screen, and get help completing your work. On the spot!
You can ditch the excuses and keep moving forward!
Creating a nonprofit is the start. Next you have to learn to lead the organization and build a solid foundation.
If you’re new to the nonprofit sector, you’ll want learn about financial management, fundraising, board development, and more. (Not overnight, of course.) Lessons and coaching inside the program will help you start building your organization's foundation and your nonprofit leadership skills.
Starting an organization can leave you feeling isolated. So you'll get an invitation to join our private communities where you can share your journey and cheer on your fellow founders. Get involved! Meet members who have similar interests and-- hopefully--who live in your part of the country. You might even develop a partnership or two.
New things can be scary--especially new purchases. You wonder whether you'll be happy or whether you'll be stuck. To give you peace of mind and better control, I offer this program with a guarantee and with no long-term commitment required.
If you're unhappy for any reason, you can get a full refund within the first 30 days of your initial enrollment.
Afterward, if you stay in the program, you can cancel any time and your membership will end the day before the next monthly billing.
Will You Join Us?
If you're ready to bring your Vision to life and launch a U.S. charitable nonprofit, join us.
If enrollment is open, you can sign up below. If not, you can sign up for the Founders Circle VIP Wait List, and I'll let you know in advance when the program is about to open again. future enrollment.
"The two things that helped me in our Startup class are The Making It PLAIN Assignments; writing our plans out helped with understanding what my organization is really about and how to move forward. Secondly, being able to share feedback with others in our Startup Academy. Thank you LaCharla Lowd Figgs for creating the Nonprofit Startup Academy. "
Pamela Jordan Calloway, Founder, Men of Honor
Course: Make Your Vision Plain
"This exercise was great! I was able to involve our Social Worker, RN and 2 of our board members. It helps ensure that we are all thinking and moving along the same line. Thanks so much! "
Deven Wood, Founder, Many Infinities
Program Builders Bootcamp
THE NONPROFIT FOUNDERS CIRCLE
ENROLLMENT
Ongoing group education, mentoring, and implementation program. Get ready to plan, launch, and lead your charitable nonprofit!
Investment - $59.00/Month
With this month-to-month membership, there's no long-term financial commitment.
Participate for as long as you like and cancel whenever you choose.
Purchase using PayPal or your credit card. I never see your private financial information.
Meet The Founder
Hello, I'm LaCharla Figgs. I created Nonprofit Startup Academy to help compassionate Changemakers launch US nonprofits. And I love supporting my clients and students because they refuse to wait around for "someone somewhere" to help others. They're ready to change the world for Good, and they're ready to do it NOW!
I've spent the past 25-plus years supporting nonprofits. As a trainer, faciitator, leadership coach, grantmaker, consultant, and more.
One of my FAVORITE roles, though, is helping visionaries launch charitable nonprofits.
These highly-focused folk are excited and ready to change the world. And I love using my experience to make their journey easier and less stressful.
If you're a visionary, I think I know a little something about you. You're ready to serve more hurting people now. And you have ZERO patience for planning, "process," and paperwork. Even though you know you'll have to face it to start a nonprofit.
That's ok, because that's what I'm good at. And I created this program to lend you my strengths. To ease the frustration of the paperwork, planning, and process so you can get to your Vision faster.
Starting a nonprofit means wading into new territory. My job is to be your guide and mentor along the way. To help you see what's ahead. To steer you away from pitfalls. And help you navigate the frustrations that sometimes pop up.
You'll see that I'm constantly teaching and sharing insights with you. Because having a nonrofit on paper is not enough. You need the skills and confidence to lead your nonprofit well.
As a nonprofit leader, you have to invest in your skills and become a life-long learner. I hope you'll make Nonprofit Startup Academy one of your learning resources.
