Comments on: 6 Reasons NOT to Start a New Nonprofit Organization http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/ Fundraising Resources for Non Profit Organizations Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:33:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sandra Sims http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-46971 Sandra Sims Fri, 21 May 2010 14:52:40 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-46971 Debra, first start with the established relationships that you have and strengthen them. Meet with people one on one, ask them to volunteer for an hour, share stories of those whose lives are changed because of your work. Then ask those people to introduce their friends to your cause. Houseparties are a good avenue for this. See: http://stepbystepfundraising.com/fundraising-houseparty/ Debra, first start with the established relationships that you have and strengthen them. Meet with people one on one, ask them to volunteer for an hour, share stories of those whose lives are changed because of your work. Then ask those people to introduce their friends to your cause. Houseparties are a good avenue for this. See: http://stepbystepfundraising.com/fundraising-houseparty/

]]> By: Debra McCalla http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-46566 Debra McCalla Tue, 18 May 2010 18:48:28 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-46566 Hi Sandra, My name is Debra McCalla I truly believe that you can give me some positive insight on how to start a non-profit organization. Your 6 reasons are very clear and very much substantial information that I can build a foundation on. We are a new organization that has only been in existance for 3 years. We want is to now venure out so that the public is aware of who we are and what services we provide. I really need for you to give me some insight on where I should start first for this is all new to me. Check out my website is is a religious based organization. Hi Sandra,
My name is Debra McCalla I truly believe that you can give me some positive insight on how to start a non-profit organization. Your 6 reasons are very clear and very much substantial information that I can build a foundation on. We are a new organization that has only been in existance for 3 years. We want is to now venure out so that the public is aware of who we are and what services we provide. I really need for you to give me some insight on where I should start first for this is all new to me. Check out my website is is a religious based organization.

]]> By: Sandra Sims http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-43672 Sandra Sims Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:23:58 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-43672 Thanks for the links, these are helpful resources. Agree... long term goals and generally thinking long term are so important in the beginning and all along the journey. Not focusing on goals is the root cause of many mistakes that nonprofits make, IMO. Thanks for the links, these are helpful resources.

Agree… long term goals and generally thinking long term are so important in the beginning and all along the journey. Not focusing on goals is the root cause of many mistakes that nonprofits make, IMO.

]]> By: David Bressler http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-43374 David Bressler Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:56:58 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-43374 @Shuey, You're very correct in the way you've said that. "Squandered". People are well meaning, but they have trouble thinking long term. To be successful, a company (including a non-profit) must first survive. If there isn't a solid business in place, then just like a capitalist company, it's resources are simply wasted in the end. David @Shuey,

You’re very correct in the way you’ve said that. “Squandered”. People are well meaning, but they have trouble thinking long term. To be successful, a company (including a non-profit) must first survive. If there isn’t a solid business in place, then just like a capitalist company, it’s resources are simply wasted in the end.

David

]]> By: Shuey Fogel http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-43273 Shuey Fogel Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:21:15 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-43273 Hi Sandra, I agree that starting a new nonprofit isn't always the best way to "get the job done." Unfortunately, as a banker I have seen tens of thousands of dollars squandered by some (not all) donors that felt that the only way to actualize their goals was to start out on their own as a newly registered charity. A post that reinforces this idea appeared on the Social Citizens blog: http://www.socialcitizens.org/blog/start-nonprofit Additionally, for those that are debating whether to start a new nonprofit or to join an existing organization (Fiscal Sponsorship), I stumbled across a table that compares the two very nicely: http://www.fiscalsponsorship.com/Compare%20501c3%20w%20Fisc%20Spon%20Model%20A%20_00075865-2_.pdf Thanks for the post, Shuey @nonprofitbanker Hi Sandra,

I agree that starting a new nonprofit isn’t always the best way to “get the job done.” Unfortunately, as a banker I have seen tens of thousands of dollars squandered by some (not all) donors that felt that the only way to actualize their goals was to start out on their own as a newly registered charity.

A post that reinforces this idea appeared on the Social Citizens blog: http://www.socialcitizens.org/blog/start-nonprofit

Additionally, for those that are debating whether to start a new nonprofit or to join an existing organization (Fiscal Sponsorship), I stumbled across a table that compares the two very nicely:
http://www.fiscalsponsorship.com/Compare%20501c3%20w%20Fisc%20Spon%20Model%20A%20_00075865-2_.pdf

Thanks for the post,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

]]> By: Sandra Sims http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-43206 Sandra Sims Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:11:57 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-43206 The point is not to be discouraging. But to encourage those who truly care about a cause to find the best way to make a difference. Sometimes the solution is to start a new nonprofit, sometimes it is not. Every situation is different. The point is not to be discouraging. But to encourage those who truly care about a cause to find the best way to make a difference. Sometimes the solution is to start a new nonprofit, sometimes it is not. Every situation is different.

]]> By: ENS http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-43203 ENS Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:32:31 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-43203 Hmm I personally find this post useless and baseless, but what do I know. If everyone subscribed to these theories then there would be no nonprofits (or businesses for that matter). Discouraging people because it takes hard work? Are you serious. Post like this make me desire to never return to your site. Hmm I personally find this post useless and baseless, but what do I know. If everyone subscribed to these theories then there would be no nonprofits (or businesses for that matter). Discouraging people because it takes hard work? Are you serious. Post like this make me desire to never return to your site.

]]> By: David Bressler http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-41874 David Bressler Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:03:32 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-41874 Six reasons are still good! Thanks for not taking my sarcasm personally. I do really enjoy your posts. David Six reasons are still good!

Thanks for not taking my sarcasm personally. I do really enjoy your posts.

David

]]> By: Sandra Sims http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-41873 Sandra Sims Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:01:52 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-41873 Thanks for the pointing that out! OK, so now I'm down to 6 reasons. These are not hard and fast rules but ideas for people to consider before proceeding. I enjoyed reading your counter post and will post further comment there. Thanks for the pointing that out! OK, so now I’m down to 6 reasons. These are not hard and fast rules but ideas for people to consider before proceeding. I enjoyed reading your counter post and will post further comment there.

]]> By: David Bressler http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/comment-page-1/#comment-41867 David Bressler Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:16:26 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/?p=3574#comment-41867 Sandra, Your post has inspired me to share some of my experience from the last year starting my own non-profit. I disagree with most of your points above, but hope that by sharing my experience I offer a counter-point to some of your comments. I really enjoy reading your material, and do so regularly. Thank you. http://davidbressler.com/2010/03/28/go-ahead-start-that-nonprofit-organization/ David Where's Your Heart? Foundation (http://wheresyourheart.org) Sandra,

Your post has inspired me to share some of my experience from the last year starting my own non-profit. I disagree with most of your points above, but hope that by sharing my experience I offer a counter-point to some of your comments.

I really enjoy reading your material, and do so regularly. Thank you.

http://davidbressler.com/2010/03/28/go-ahead-start-that-nonprofit-organization/

David
Where’s Your Heart? Foundation (http://wheresyourheart.org)

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