🌱 Part 1 – From Idea to Impact: A Beginner’s Guide to Launching a Nonprofit

The Nonprofit Blueprint: From Idea to Impact and Beyond is a 4-part webinar series designed around the key phases that nearly all new and early-stage nonprofits face within their first five years or before reaching the $500,000 annual budget mark. Part 1, From Idea to Impact, helps you turn your vision into a viable, mission-driven organization. You’ll learn how to clarify your mission and values, complete the necessary incorporation steps, and avoid common mistakes that trip up new founders. If you’re still in the idea stage or recently filed your paperwork, start here — or register for the full 4-part bundle to follow your nonprofit’s entire growth journey from startup to sustainability.

Led by a nonprofit attorney: Get real-world legal insight into how to properly structure your organization from the start — not just generic “how-to” steps.

Action-first approach: You’ll walk away with clear next steps, not just theory — including how to write your mission, file your paperwork, and begin board formation.

Built for small budgets & big dreams: Focused on early-stage founders, this session shows you how to launch smart, lean, and compliant — even before you secure funding.

Meet the Speaker: Terri Sharpley Reynolds, Esq.

Founder & Chief Visionary Officer | Levitate Legal & Consulting, LLC Terri Sharpley Reynolds helps mission-driven organizations strengthen their compliance, strategy, and long-term sustainability. With more than 15 years of experience in law, public affairs, and nonprofit leadership, Terri has guided local governments, foundations, and grassroots organizations in turning bold ideas into structured, fundable, and impactful programs.

Course Curriculum

4 Chapters · 8 Lessons

  1. 1

    📘 CHAPTER 1 – Welcome

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      Watch the Replay: The Nonprofit Blueprint – Part 1: From Idea to Impact!

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    🎥 CHAPTER 2 – Replay Session: From Idea to Impact

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      Lesson 2 – Introduction: What Is a Nonprofit?

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      Lesson 3 – Mission, Vision and Values

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      Lesson 4 – Building the Foundation

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      Lesson 5 – Programs & Funding Basics

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      Lesson 6 – Building Credibility Early + Q&A

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    🧰 CHAPTER 3 – Toolkit & Resources (Paid Access)

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      Lesson 7: The Nonprofit Startup Toolkit

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    🚀 CHAPTER 4 – Next Steps & Series Access

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      Lesson 8: Continue Your Journey

Want the Complete Nonprofit Blueprint Experience?

This webinar is part of The Nonprofit Blueprint: From Idea to Impact and Beyond — a 4-part series designed for nonprofits five years old or younger or with annual budgets under $500,000. 👉 Get the full series bundle to access all four webinars, downloadable toolkits, and exclusive bonus resources for just $97 (with registrant discount code) or $149 after December 10.

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