Non Profit Coaching

Coaching

Have you been wanting to start a nonprofit and have no idea where to start?

Do you have an idea for a nonprofit, but don’t know how to develop your vision or mission?

Do you need support and guidance in building your nonprofit from the ground up?

Do you wonder how to get committed board members for your nonprofit and how to have effective board member meetings?

Are you looking for ways to get donors who give consistently throughout the year?

If the answer to any of these questions is “YES”, then I invite you to join me as a participant in my Nonprofit Coaching Program.

JOIN Attorney Karmen A. Booker to discover key factors for developing and managing a non profit.

Attorney Booker will teach you:

• How to Develop Your Vision / Mission for Your Nonprofit Organization
• How to Build your Nonprofit’s Board of Directors and the Legal Responsibilities of Board of Directors
• How to Use Volunteers and Tips to Keep Them Coming
• Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
• Fundraising Tips and Strategies
• Getting Charitable Donors for your Nonprofit

You Will also Receive a FREE COPY of Attorney Booker’s Book, “Nonprofit Handbook”, which provides strategies and effective tools for your Nonprofit Organization that will yield premium quality services for those you serve.

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INDIVIDUAL COACHING PACKAGE – $249.00 per month

OR

 $599.00 per month (Save $148)

Register NOW, before we run out of space (Only 50 spaces are available):  https://howtostartanonprofitorganization.wordpress.com/coaching/This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to learn what it takes to establish a non profit organization, maintain an existing nonprofit organization and Take it to the Next Level, so you can help transform the lives of others (men, women, youth, and children)  through your non profit programs and services.

Oh, and let me mention this . . .

You will undoubtedly reap the benefits of Non profit Coaching, which are:

• Increased task completion in a timely manner and productivity
• Improved skills and fundraising skills
• Improved relationships with officers and board of directors
• Increased ability and confidence in exercising leadership on a daily basis
• Improved ability to move the organization towards its goals and vision

You’ll receive your APPLICATION for the Nonprofit Coaching as soon as you register here:  https://howtostartanonprofitorganization.wordpress.com/coaching/

Please make it a priority to join me so we can help you establish and maintain your Nonprofit Organization and Take it to the Next Level.

P.S. Yes, by all means please forward this email to as many of your friends and associates as you’d like, so they too can register using the link below, but please remember to register ASAP, so we don’t run out of space.

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$249.00  per month

 

 

$599.00 – 3 Month Coaching Package

 

 

3-month Nonprofit Coaching Package – (50% payment) – $299.50

 

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Designing a Volunteer Program

Consider a Volunteer Coordinator

Recruiting, training, managing, retaining, and thanking volunteers requires effort form someone I the organization.  We recommend assigning to someone the job of volunteer coordinator, a person responsible for overseeing or performing the following duties:

• Recruiting
• Training
• Scheduling
• Appreciating

Determining Your Need for Volunteers

Look around your nonprofit organization and decide how many volunteers you need and what functions they ca perform.  We recommend creating a schedule of tasks to be completed – planning what needs to be done and how many people it will take to do the work.  Below is a list of the kinds of volunteer assignments you might consider.

Task	Number of People	Time
Data entry – Donor List	1 person	3 hours per week
Bulk mailing	4 people	5 hours per month
Lawn cleanup	1 person	2 hours per week
Filing	1 person	2 hours per week
Childcare	2 people	3 hours on Saturdays

Writing Volunteer Job Descriptions

Volunteers perform better if they know what they’re supposed to do. Preparing job descriptions for volunteer positions helps you to supervise better and to know what skills you are looking for in volunteers.

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Karmen A. Booker is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Owner of Compu-Perfect Professional Services, a business consulting firm specializing in Business Entity Formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Nonprofit Corporations), Completing 501(c)(3) Federal Tax Exemption Applications, Grant Research and Writing services, and more.

Attorney Karmen A. Booker has developed the  “Nonprofit Sample Template” e-book that provides templates for the following:

• Sample Mission Statements
• Sample Business Plans
• Sample Donor Solicitation Letter
• Sample Thank You Donor Letter
• Sample Press Release
• Sample Letter of Inquiry
• Sample Corporate Donation Letter
• Sample Board Member Application
• Sample Board Member Agreement
• Sample Volunteer Application
• Sample Volunteer Agreement
• AND MORE

This “Nonprofit Sample Template” is a valuable resource for all Nonprofit Organizations who desire to use effective tools that will undoubtedly help them acquire funding and provide quality services for their target markets.

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Introducing Board Members

When a new member joins the current board of directors or when a prospective new member visits the existing members need to make that person comfortable and share the collective wisdom that they have accumulated.

Invite a prospective board member to obese at lest one board meeting before electing him/her to membership.  This way, the new member get s a chance to see how the board operates, and the current members have an opportunity to size up the new person.  Encourage the prospective member to ask questions.

A packet of background materials about the organization and board procedures helps the new member get up to speed quickly.  The following information is useful in orienting new board members:

• Organization’s mission statement
• Bylaws
• Description of board member responsibilities and expectations
• Board job descriptions
• Board minutes for the last two or three meetings
• Financial statement
• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of other board members
• Organizational Plan
• Description of programs
• Calendar of organization’s events and scheduled board meetings

I suggest that the Board President and/or the Executive Director meet with new board members soon after he/she begins serving on the board to welcome him/her and to answer any questions.

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Karmen A. Booker is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Owner of Compu-Perfect Professional Services, a business consulting firm specializing in Business Entity Formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Nonprofit Corporations), Completing 501(c)(3) Federal Tax Exemption Applications, Grant Research and Writing services, and more.

The “Nonprofit Board” is an e-book developed by Attorney Karmen A. Booker.  It discusses the following:

*  Are You Considering Being on the Nonprofit Board

*  Recruiting Nonprofit of Members

*  Getting Nonprofit Board Members

*  Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

*  Getting Commitment from Nonprofit Board Members

*  Effective Nonprofit Board Leadership

*  Tips for Having an Efficient Nonprofit Board Meeting

*  Job Descriptions

It also has a Sample Nonprofit Board Survey Letter and a Sample Nonprofit Board Survey.

“The Nonprofit Board”is a valuable resource for all Nonprofit Organizations who desire to discover information and tools that will help them recruit committed Board members and maintain organization efficiency through the Board.

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Grants – Video

Watch my video on GRANTS – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwCx6vgsjjM

Corporate Sponsorship Checklist

Every year, corporations spend millions of dollars on cause-related marketing and event sponsorships. Unfortunately, many nonprofits don’t have a clue about how to approach a potential sponsor, prepare the information needed, and persuade a sponsor to join them in a mutually beneficial project.

Organizations that become good corporate sponsorship partners realize that sponsorship is a business deal, not a donation. They also learn that the skills involved in securing good corporate sponsorships are different from those that work in everyday fundraising.

Attracting Corporate Sponsors

Nonprofits that want to be successful with corporate sposorship must exhibit two qualities:

* Genuine interest in working with a corporate sponsor because they know the alliance will provide something of value for both organizations.

* Conviction that they are offering a good marketing investment to the corporate sponsor

Nonprofits need to price their proposal on its promotional value to the corporate sponsor. Sponsors want to exploit the commercial opportunities associated with an event, cause, or organization.

Use the following checklist to see if your organization is ready for corporate sponsorship:

* Do you have an established marketing effort in place so that you keep in touch with your constituents through e-mail, a website, events, newsletters, conferences, television, radio or print advertising?

* What do you know about your organization’s demographics? Is there recent information about who participates and why? Where they live? How far they drive? Whether they are repeat users? Whether they are young families, empty nesters, or teens?

* Have you worked with corporate sponsors before? Do you have testimonials from a corporate executives about the value of your organization? Do you feature those in press kits or other marketing materials?

* What is the competitive environment like? Are other organizations similar to yours getting corporate sponsorships?

* To gauge the effort involved in reaching corporate sponsors and meeting face-to-face, create a list of companies headquartered in your area. What do they produce, and to whom do they sell? Are there cross-promotions you can work up that will help them sell to one of your existing sponsors or team up with an existing sponsor?

* Are you a member of civic organizations made up of business people, so that you can gain insight and entrée into the business community?

* Is there an entrepreneurial spirit in your organization? Are new ideas welcomed, and do they receive thoughtful consideration? Have other commercial or revenue-generating initiatives been realized over the past five years

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Attorney Karmen A. Booker has developed and e-book  “Corporate Sponsorship Guide” where  YOU will  Learn:

*  How to Draft a Solicitation Letter

*  What Corporate Sponsors are Looking For in Charitable Events

*  The Best Way to Approach Prospective Sponsors

*  Where to Start

NOTE:  Includes an 8 Step Guide and templates and samples of Corporate Sponsorship Solicitation Letters.

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Make Your Lettter of Inquiry a Winner

Many foundations prefer grant-seeking nonprofits to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), before sending a complete proposal.

The LOI allows the foundation to screen potential candidates for funding to ensure that it fits with the foundation’s mission. The LOI helps the nonprofit organization  get an invitation from the foundation to submit a complete proposal.

Tips for writing a good LOI are:

• Follow published foundation guidelines for an LOI.

• Type  “Letter of Inquiry”  at the top of your letter. This helps make it plain that you are submitting an LOI, and LOIs receive a very quick initial screening in an effort to weed out irrelevant mail.

• A typical LOI is three pages, plus a budget, and includes the following:

A Brief Title –  the title should catch the attention of the reader and draw him into continuing.

A one- or two-sentence summary of your project –  that is concise, and compelling.

The summary should:

• Answer the question, “What are we doing?
• Receive your utmost attention. Put the most effort into writing the first sentence of the summary. Write and rewrite it.

• Strike a tone suitable to the foundation’s interests.

• Don’t use “unique,” “cutting edge,” or “raises awareness.”

• Include facts and sentences that show action.

An explanation of the issue you are addressing and how you will do it.

A description of your organization.

A budget. This may or may not be required. Refer to the foundation’s instructions.

• Make the LOI concise, not wordy

Your LOI can make or break your relationship with a foundation because it will get you in the door, which is the most important step of all.

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Karmen A. Booker is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Owner of Compu-Perfect Professional Services, a business consulting firm specializing in Business Entity Formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Nonprofit Corporations), Completing 501(c)(3) Federal Tax Exemption Applications, Grant Research and Writing services, and more.

Attorney Karmen A. Booker has developed a Report entitled “Fundraising Tips”, which provides information regarding:

• Developing a Fundraising Plan

• Writing a Fundraising Letter

• Specific Fundraising Tips such as selling advertisement space in your newsletter and on your website, and more.

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3 Website Mistakes

A website for a nonprofit organization is required. You simply do not exist if you are not exist if you are lot locatable online. People (of all ages) search for what they want online.

However, some nonprofits think that if they just put up a static site, that will be enough. However, those kind of websites may not be advantageous. A website should be living, dynamic and energetic. It should reflect your organization’s personality and mission through great photos, text, and design.

There are three reasons why many websites lack:

1. Outdated Information– Fresh, lively content should be added at least weekly. New photos should be mixed in at least every couple of months.  Blogs should be updated at least once a week.

An easy way to refresh a website without changing everything is to provide a feature area on the home page for a short article and photo of something new at your nonprofit. A preview of an upcoming event; an update of a fundraising campaign; a heart warming story of a client helped; a profile of a long-time donor. These can all be slotted in at regular intervals, while the bulk of your site stays basically the same.

2. Insufficient Contact Information– Just because people find you on the Internet doesn’t mean that they might not want to talk with you or email you. Do not provide a contact form for someone to fill out. These are cold and impersonal and are often abandoned midway through. Provide a contact list of real people with their respective coverage areas.  For example, Mary Smith, Community Outreach.

For instance, there could be a photo of the development person, and an email link inviting people to inquire about donating or a concern they have about a donation already made. A photo of the volunteer coordinator an email link, and phone number will help draw in potential volunteers and reassure current ones.  These emails must be responded to promptly.

3. Aamateur Design– Websites are worth good design. You may have started with something done by a staff member or a volunteer, but as soon as you can, hire a professional web designer to give you great color, readability, an attractive layout, easy-to-use navigation system, and a simple content management program that makes it easy for staff to update the site.

Throw in a visually attractive logo and tag line that benefits the mission of your organization. Investing in website design will e the best investment your nonprofit organization can make.

 

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Karmen A. Booker is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Owner of Compu-Perfect Professional Services, a business consulting firm specializing in Business Entity Formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Nonprofit Corporations), Completing 501(c)(3) Federal Tax Exemption Applications, Grant Research and Writing services, and more.

Attorney Karmen A. Booker has developed a Report entitled “Fundraising for Nonprofits”, which provides information regarding:

• Developing a Fundraising Plan

• Writing a Fundraising Letter

• Specific Fundraising Tips such as selling advertisement space in your newsletter and on your website, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Nonprofit Organizations

1.  Are the services that I offer through my nonprofit required to be free?

Charitable organizations are not required to offer services or products free or at cost.

2. Can a nonprofit pay its staff?

A nonprofit can pay reasonable salaries to officers, employees, or consultants.

3. Are All Nonprofits Tax-Exempt?

No, they are not. Tax-exempt means that a nonprofit does not pay taxes on the income it receives to the federal government and (2) that its donors can take a charitable contribution deduction on their personal  income taxes.

4. When do I need to apply for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status?

In order to receive a tax-exemption dating from the date of your incorporation, you need to apply within 27 months of the date of your incorporation.

5.  Can we ask for donations before we get our tax-exempt status?

Yes.  But the “effective date” of your nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status will be the day that status was originally created.

6. What Is Unrelated Business Activity?

Conducting activities that are not in line with the purpose for which you formed the nonprofit organization. For example, if your nonprofit organization is a church and you lease space to a computer learning center. This is not related to church activities.

7. Can a Nonprofit Charge Fees for Its Services?

Many nonprofits count on fees from services they offer to clients for part of their annual incomes. There are several things to be aware of…

8. Can a Nonprofit Compensate Its Board Members?

Yes.  Only about 2 percent of nonprofits compensate board members.  However, they are usually not compensated, but volunteer.

9. Can an Organization Be Part Profit and Part Nonprofit?

No.  The nonprofit organization must only provide services that comply with IRS rules and regulations as charitable, educational or religious.

10. Does Our Nonprofit Board Need Liability Insurance?

Most experts think that nonprofits need “Directors and Officers (D & O) liability insurance.

11. Can one make part of a for-profit business into a nonprofit?

You must establish 2 separate entities – For profit – to carry out for profit oriented purposes; and Nonprofit – to carry out charitable, educational or religious oriented purposes.

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Karmen A. Booker is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Owner of Compu-Perfect Professional Services, a business consulting firm specializing in Business Entity Formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Nonprofit Corporations), Completing 501(c)(3) Federal Tax Exemption Applications, Grant Research and Writing services, and more.  Call her today at (301) 408-1082.

Attorney Karmen A. Booker has developed a Report entitled “Fundraising for Nonprofits”, which provides information regarding:

• Developing a Fundraising Plan

• Writing a Fundraising Letter

• Over 27 Specific Fundraising Tips such as selling advertisement space in your newsletter and on your website, and more.

Click Here to GET YOUR COPY TODAY for Only $5.00

 

Nonprofit Handbook

Attorney Karmen A. Booker has developed a “Nonprofit Handbook” that provides strategies and tips for your Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization.  This Handbook is a valuable resource for all Nonprofit Organizations who desire to use effective tools that will undoubtedly yield quality services for their target markets.  The Handbook focuses on the following:

• Protecting Your Nonprofit Corporation’s Tax Exempt Status
• Duties of Nonprofit Organizations
• Building Your Nonprofit’s Board
• Fundraising
• Getting Charitable Donors for Your Nonprofit
• Strategic Planning

  Get Your Copy Today – $15.00

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Karmen A. Booker is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Owner of Compu-Perfect Professional Services, a business consulting firm specializing in Business Entity Formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Nonprofit Corporations), Completing 501(c)(3) Federal Tax Exemption Applications, Grant Research and Writing services, and more.  CALL Attorney Booker NOW at (301) 408-1082 so she can help you write your vision, make it plain, and transform your vision into realized goals.