Start a nonprofit? Here’s how to learn what your community needs, to validate your nonprofit concept. #nonprofits #startinganonprofit #nonprofits
We start nonprofit organizations to solve community problems that others can’t or won’t solve. But when we’re starting out, how do we know what our communities need? How do we know what problems we should focus on to make the biggest impact? In this video I’ll talk through a few concrete strategies you can use to assess what your community truly needs – so you know that your nonprofit can tackle effectively.
If you are starting a nonprofit, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!
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7 Pro Bono Resources for Nonprofits | Starting A Nonprofit
https://youtu.be/-8M5UCYht7M
Starting a Nonprofit: Your Basic Compliance Checklist!
https://youtu.be/28_vAxobgto
Starting a Nonprofit: Finding the Right Co-Founder(s)
https://youtu.be/QqHwZuuGl6Y
// CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome!
01:04 Briana’s Story
02:31 What is a Needs Assessment?
02:52 Asset Mapping
05:27 Surveys
07:30 Focus Groups and Meetings
09:31 Past Research and Data
// MORE ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more.
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