Start Smart: How to Fund and Launch a Nonprofit the Right Way
\n\nStarting a nonprofit is not just about passion. It is about structure\, funding\, and real planning.
\n\nMany people think\, &ldquo\;I will start a nonprofit and get grants.&rdquo\;
\n\nThe truth is&mdash\;grants are not a starting point. Strong nonprofits begin with a clear plan\, tested ideas\, and real funding.
\n\nIn this SCORE webinar\, you will learn how to take a smart\, practical path before you launch.
\n\nYou will learn how to:
\n\n✔\; Understand the Basics
\n\nThe real difference between a nonprofit and a for-profit
\n\nWhy some ideas should NOT become nonprofits
\n\n✔\; Test Your Idea
\n\nHow to decide if your idea serves a true public need
\n\nWhy pilot programs matter before full launch
\n\nHow to reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes
\n\n✔\; Plan Your Funding
\n\nA simple formula to estimate startup funding
\n\nHow much money you need before day one
\n\nWhy launching without funding leads to failure
\n\n✔\; Build Real Revenue
\n\nThe best mix of funding sources for new nonprofits
\n\nWhy relying only on grants is risky
\n\nHow to build support from donors\, sponsors\, and partners
\n\n✔\; Prepare for Funders
\n\nWhat sponsors and underwriters want to see
\n\nHow to clearly ask for funding
\n\nHow to show impact and results
\n\n💡\; What Makes This Webinar Different
\n\nThis is not theory.
\n\nThis is not inspiration without action.
\n\nThis is a step-by-step\, reality-based session designed to help you:
\n\nAvoid common startup mistakes
\n\nMake better decisions early
\n\nBuild a nonprofit that can actually survive
\n\n🎯\; Who Should Attend
\n\nIndividuals thinking about starting a nonprofit
\n\nEarly-stage founders unsure of their structure
\n\nPeople with mission-driven ideas who need clarity
\n\nAnyone who wants practical\, real-world guidance
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\n\nThe Facilitator for This Workshop is Brandon Roger . Brandon is a SCORE mentor\, nonprofit leader\, and small business advisor who helps entrepreneurs and founders turn ideas into clear\, practical plans.
\n\nHe brings real-world experience as a former CEO of a healthcare nonprofit and as a board member and senior leader within nonprofit organizations\, giving him firsthand knowledge of what it takes to build\, fund\, and sustain mission-driven work.
\n\nBrandon works with clients across Central Indiana\, guiding them through key decisions such as business structure\, funding strategy\, revenue planning\, and market positioning. His approach is direct\, structured\, and focused on execution&mdash\;not theory.
\n\nAs a SCORE mentor\, he supports both for-profit and nonprofit founders\, with a strong focus on early-stage planning\, financial clarity\, and long-term sustainability.
\n\nIn this session\, Brandon shares practical tools\, real examples\, and clear next steps to help you make smarter decisions before launching a nonprofit.
\n LOCATION:Webinar UID:e.2844.10432 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260421T234753Z URL:https://business.sunprairiechamber.com/events/details/score-start-smart-how-to-fund-and-launch-a-nonprofit-the-right-way-10432 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR