Before You File: How to Start a Nonprofit the Right Way (and Avoid Costly Mistakes)

Starting a nonprofit is more than filling out paperwork—it’s about building an organization that can sustain, scale, and earn the trust of funders. Too many well-intentioned leaders rush to file, only to find themselves overwhelmed, underfunded, and unsure why support isn’t coming.

In this free webinar, nonprofit strategist Alana V. Allen pulls back the curtain on what actually matters before you ever submit your nonprofit paperwork. You’ll gain clarity on whether starting a nonprofit is the right move right now, understand the critical differences between state registration and IRS 501(c)(3) status, and learn how early missteps in board structure can cost you time, money, and credibility.

You’ll also uncover the real reasons most nonprofits struggle—or shut down—within their first three years, and how to avoid becoming part of that statistic.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• When it makes sense to start a nonprofit—and when it doesn’t

• The difference between state incorporation and…