How Successful Nonprofits Fundraise when Starting and Growing

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@paularmento8618]

People tell me I'm crazy to want to help the homeless but I feel It's something I have to do being an ex-drug addict myself and homeless for more years than I care to remember and they say to do something your passionate about. I watched my life slip by, before my eyes and realized I didn't have the knowledge or the money it takes to change my future but I think that this is what I was born to do, and until you walk in their shoes how do you know how to help them. But all never know until I try.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for your heart - please don't get discouraged!

[@THEROOTMATTERS]

READ THE "VALLEY CITIZEN" POSTS LOCATED OUT OF NORTHEN CA. MAJORITY OF POSTs and COMMENTs ARE ABOUT HELPING THE HOMELESS. THEY WANT COMMENTS FROM PEOPLE WITH YOUR COMPASSION. I WILL BE WATCHING FOR YOUR SHARING.

[@witfulmuse1290]

People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are usually the ones that do. Don’t you ever lose your heart.

[@Everydayheros]

That’s my passion also. My father died homeless. Let’s connect I have some ideas

[@namusisimasitula165]

Well done. Am in Uganda. Me too have the same passion and am working under an NGO. Together we do a lot. Am interested in working with you.

[@SheillaNduka]

I just wanna thank you for impacting the world with your all

[@dgordo29]

Me and my philanthropic friends do challenges and matching. The challenges make it fun. With the matching one of us makes a donation to our particular interest's foundation and then all of us in the circle match so that the others will then support their own philanthropic efforts. It becomes a social thing and takes the importance off donation for status and instead results in a diverse blend of causes important to our members all receiving support. We also attend all of the major gala events and always buy a premium table for the group so these events become part of our social calendar.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That's pretty generous of you! Sounds like an informal "giving circle". :)

[@techiechuckles]

Thank you for giving such support to causes that are starting out. I'm considering a non-profit organization dedicated to bhakti yoga. I am learning 😌 ☺ 😊

[@StrongHerTogether]

That's sounds amazing!

[@happytodayou]

Thanks Amber, this video (Fundraise when Starting & Growing) I learned how many different ways I could include people in the community and neighboring services not to mention engaging Elders to the program I'm creating. yep,....! You're a Super Star Game changer!! Relationship, Relationships, Relationships!!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yesss!!!

[@elienshimiyimana4560]

Mrs. Smith, I just want to thank you so much for sharing this insightful skills that I have searching for so long, after 8 years serving the communities as volunteer in the ends of 2018 , I have decided to start a non profit organization called BRIDGE OF HOPE, which helping the children and community Empowerment programs as well and it's pleasure to learn from you how we can get fund to strengthening our activities. Well done .

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for your message! I'm so glad to hear the videos are helpful!

[@hostilejakeover]

I can't begin to tell you how helpful your videos are. As a business owner currently in the midst of starting a NFP you have the best advice I've seen. Thank you so much!!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So happy to hear it!

[@pamelafranklin7495]

Thank you so much for your experience and knowledge. I have my nonprofit for children in need of shoes, especially foster children and receiving homes. I just watched a few of your videos and I feel I am ready for the next step. Thank you so much Amber. Your videos have been very helpful in the success of my organization. Be blessed to be a Blessing, Pam

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching Pam, I'm so glad the videos have been helpful! Best of luck with your nonprofit!!

[@jackgreen5627]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Hi Amber, what would be your best recommendation for fundraising for an environmental charity startup?

[@allisonwentland2888]

pamalafranklin7495 : i would love to know more about your nonprofit!

[@courtneydeuro9259]

This was exactly what I was looking for! I'm working on a startup and was wondering about how to go about bringing in funds. Thank you!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad this helped! What is your startup about?

[@cameronhaddad5818]

We have used some online giving events like Giving Tuesday. We have used 32 auctions, Bonfire T-shirt campaigns; we also host an annual walk, we receive private donations, we write grants, and have corporate giving programs that give monthly or quarterly disbursements.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yep!

[@VisionaryDaddy]

Wow this video really comes in as a blessing today! We are creating a project to clean our Planet from all the litter we see all around it by collaborating with charities, philanthropists, NFP, businesses, foundations, etc! I was advised to create a foundation to raise the funds needed for the project this morning, so started digging into it and I am glad I got to binge watch a few of your videos Amber! This is really informative and will surely help us get the project going! 🌱🌎💖

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Great to 'meet' you and glad the videos are helpful!!

[@courtneynicole767]

Wow! Such a gifted speaker. Thanks for the information.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you, you bet!

[@breedingnewminds]

I feel so fulfilled already as a starter for a non-profit. thanks a lot

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'm so happy to hear it!

[@gaillockard9267]

Oh my goodness... I have been looking for this kind of practical advice for my very fledgling non profit. One video in, and I have already learned where I'm going in the right direction and where I'm not. Thank you - I look forward to seeing more!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yay! I love to hear that these little videos have been helpful!

[@sma11094141]

Thank you for all the valuable information.I'm on a board of directors for a nonprofit that supports families who have suffered the death of a child. I like the information on reoccurring donations. We are also putting together brochures to encourage people to donate a legacy gift through their will, trust, life insurance, 401k as part of their estate plan. Thanks again for your insights!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks Steve for watching, and for your board service!

[@sma11094141]

What process can we implement to encourage reoccurring donations?

[@elvillivle]

Thank you so much for the invaluable information. 🙏 I have been watching your videos and you have no idea how much they help us. I have no one to ask these things from. I didn't even know what to ask. Thank you for enabling more nonprofits to reach their goals. Your impact goes way beyond your own organisation with this KZbin channel.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Ahhh, that's truly gratifying to hear!! I'm so glad they are helping. I know what it's like to start out and feel super confused and lost!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@mikep_tv9064]

I'm interested!!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

@@mikep_tv9064 Soooon!

[@Vannahty]

Definitely

[@tonyescobar4501]

I'm working with a non profit that will be a self funded program once I can get start up money and material donations.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Awesome!

[@NourasBooks]

Great Video Amber! Much needed information. I just made a short today about the 1st misconception and now I came across your video :)

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching!

[@tinakpan6678]

Thanks Amber for this information. I am from Africa, living in the United States. I just started an NGO and needed to know all of what you addressed.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad it was helpful!!!

[@watertiteman]

Thank you for the information. I took notes. I am querying whether to start a non-profit vs. regular business. I think it will work either way, and will achieve the same goal. It is something that I absolutely know will make a difference in my community.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

It's great to think through all the angles before starting!

[@shamekaj7132]

This was the hump I needed to get over! Thank you!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yay! :D

[@janelholliday]

Thank you so much for all of the awesome information on nonprofit organizations. Very helpful.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad it helped!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Have you started a nonprofit or are you working or volunteering with one? What are your organization's most successful fundraising strategies?

[@getthefactsxgallaxy6043]

I''m starting a non profit organisation called Bukirwa Education Fund purposely to support orphans with tuition and school materials and i need your guidance. thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

@@getthefactsxgallaxy6043 I would say start by telling the stories of the people affected to inspire people to get involved!

[@santoshGupta-kx3fc]

I am from India,and we created a group to form co operative society for open up own retail stores. But due to our very middle class background,we are lacking funds. Please help me out to raise funds(returnable fund) for our mutual benefit to come out with financial obligations through running business. We share document when there is need. Santosh Gupta Bhilai - India

[@jmdenison]

Bird sweaters and custom face masks

[@jmdenison]

Find a niche with hand made products. Find a matching need on FB. Post carefully there you will get sales

[@thevirgowayford124]

This was well put together. Just what I needed. Thank you so much. I’m doing my research now.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you! What are you working on?

[@thevirgowayford124]

Amber Melanie Smith my best friend & I have started a non profit that serves low income area ,we have done 3 food giveaways. So now the next thing will be a book bag giveaway. We are starting now wish us luck.

[@bigel615]

Do you mentor

[@thevirgowayford124]

BIG EL Good morning yes ma’am I’ve been mentoring for over 20 years. I’m telling my age. Lol.

[@MichelleSnyder]

Thanks!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Wow, thank you so much for the support for the channel!!!

[@hannahmark3047]

I'm getting started and just want to say thank you for the video. And sharing all this info. ❤

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

My pleasure! :) Best of luck!

[@Nancy-rp6vo]

Great information! I just started working in the Development Department at a non-profit and the information you shared was very helpful to me. Thanks

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Oh fun! Glad it was helpful!

[@robertmorgan1767]

Great Information that i didnt know i would be required to have before solicitation Trying to start a Community Center

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yes, there can be lots of paperwork involved!

[@easymode.youtube]

Love this video. Will definately help me in the next few months. Thanks, Amber x

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're so welcome!

[@Speciation]

How did it go?

[@mooncatcherxbt]

thanks! this will definitely help me with my startup

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it helped!

[@stephaniekish5612]

Hi Alex, this is just a follow-up, we're you able to start up??

[@shiktramnchfoundation7069]

Very powerful tips !! Thank you so much for sharing this

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're so welcome!

[@VPOTOPDOWN]

Hi, Thomas Johnson from Open Hearts N.O.W Community Support Group. We work with Homeless, Ex Cons, Veterans, At risk families, and Elderly. We have found Bouncing between Service providing, Events/ Gift Shop and Affiliations/ Donations.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for sharing! A diverse revenue stream is helpful!

[@joshYy117]

Individual donations is the top way a organization is runned. I love your advice and your super attractive!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That, and earned income!

[@patriciamccollumn4635]

thanks amber! trying to help our community library raise funds for expansion and transition into community events and services

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That's awesome!

[@adammontgomery6613]

Thank you Amber, a very helpful video!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're so welcome!

[@carlosmaza3423]

great information, I am joining a foundation that helps children in Haiti so this video was really helpful to start getting familiarized with fundraising. Thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BuildingLeaders]

We are out here doing great work. All Hoods Unite for 3 years we just need more financial support... I'm trying my best. But it's frustrating sometimes.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I hear you!

[@BuildingLeaders]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thanks for the information. It helped.

[@tanyagioia829]

This is a great video. I appreciate the info. Struggling with the number of ads you added.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching, so glad it was helpful! I know I can't completely control the number of ads but I will say I am really grateful for the little bit of support the channel revenue brings to allow me to keep investing in the equipment to film and the content.

[@chantemcnish92]

Thanks for this information, been down the rabbit hole for the 3rd year trying to determine if I have what it takes to unearth a non-profit. So overwhelmed with the notion of "how to keep things afloat while maintaining the mission (as well as sanity)". This video really put things into perspective.

[@chantemcnish92]

Sometimes I feel like the business of it all gets in the way of helping others

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yeah, it can feel that way sometimes, I get it. I think it's all about getting extreme clarity on what you want to accomplish in the end, then deciding if the nonprofit legal structure is the right fit, or not. Sometimes it's not!

[@desertnaturealliance]

Thank You! I took notes👍 This year I developed my own non profit the Desert Nature Alliance ( DNA) We support desert wildlife based education, heat safety and awareness, water conservation, trash clean ups and promote an overall love and respect for the Sonoran Desert here in AZ🌵💚☀️ It sounds like I’m on the right track. I need to decide what goods I might sell or offer and tighten up my logo. Again thank you for all the great tips and advice !

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for the work you're doing! Earned income could definitely be a strategy for you if you can find something that furthers your mission!

[@Virenda-yi5cg]

Thans for the informative vedio.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

My pleasure!

[@SheillaNduka]

Thanks alot Mrs Smith

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it's helpful!

[@katiadecorations]

Thank you so much you gave a lot of information

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashokkumarsingh6710]

Really valuable, thank you so much for giving the information, i really appreciate you and grateful to you.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad to hear it helped!

[@LMTCoachAdel]

I want to start a End toxic relationships cycle organization and need help.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for sharing your mission!

[@mroberts2738]

Interesting info. Thanks for putting these out there.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

My pleasure, hope it was helpful!

[@robmadera9757]

Thank you for the message God bless you and your family 💖💙🕊️🙏

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Same to you!

[@johnaweiss]

6:15 10% of discreet donation transactions? Or 10% of their annual revenue?

[@YvonneMurphy]

Exactly what I needed, in thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome!

[@zappafan3473]

amber, i wonder if you can answer the following; if i'm running an after school arts program for kids, and i bring in outside teachers from the community (could be professional artists, graffiti or sign artists etc), are those individuals able to write off some type of fair market value of the services they are providing on their own taxes? i'm trying to figure out if i need to pay these folks handsomely to entice them to teach my kids, or if there's a way to encourage them to work for a smaller fee than they might otherwise, with some type of write off available to them? many thanks, your content is absolutely invaluable for this never before non profit owner.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hi! Unsure where you're located but most of the time volunteer time is not able to be written off. You could find donors to offer scholarships / offer an honorarium, or even just create a really awesome volunteer program they love to be a part of anyway! The research doesn't support the idea that people give/volunteer primarily for tax breaks anyway, so I think there are other ways to inspire support!

[@christophermsmith3]

This video is so God damn helpful! Thanks!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

YAY! :)

[@AmericanPatriot_Edits]

Wow, great vid! Just a question. Can you make a video on how to get corporate sponsors for an event?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Done! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHrZdHZtfpyUjbs

[@roots4140]

This is golden.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it was helpful! :)

[@kendijuster6601]

This is amazing. So informative. I started CBO 2016 and has taken forever to secure grant. With this knowledge i see some lights. Ambar by any chance would be having or help to network with potential partners/donors? Thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad the video was helpful!!

[@johnaweiss]

Since fundraising events don't always deliver, but they are great for building relationships, then how about non-fundraisers?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yes, those can be great! Some call those "Friend Raisers" :)

[@longlostbuddyolepal3256]

starting my new year off being more invested in my non profit and making sure my mission is that of passion you have helped me understand funding sources thank you 🙂

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Fantastic!

[@favdup2134]

Very nice vid, thank you! Great info.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@magitambo712]

Hi Melani ..I need a guide on how to make a presentation when asking for partnership and asking for funding

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Here's one of my videos about that topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHZdWt5irOAj9E

[@codeAlongwith]

What are some best approaches to earned income for a charity say working with refugees in Australia?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Here are some earned income ideas! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TJpaKwarBnbdE

[@rezaghassemi1712]

Amber, Is a written version (power point) of your videos available?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Not a power point, but I am working on transcribing some videos to articles. Stay tuned!

[@rezaghassemi1712]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you

[@layasaul28]

Hi Amber, I'm working on building a children's museum in northern Israel (under served population and a new concept for this country--though there are many great museums). The thing I loved the most about this video is that doing a smaller fundraiser is, yes, a lot of work but it can also serve to get the word out. (Plus, we're in early stages and I've been funding all the start up costs alone so far!) So would you say that a smaller fundraiser (getting $100-$1000 donations for example) is also a kind of marketing campaign? Thank you for putting this all out there!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I would definitely say that. You can also combine fundraising with raising awareness about what your cause does to inspire people with your story. My org just wrapped up an event this past weekend where we equipped families to volunteer together and they donated to our organization in exchange for special materials to help us cover the costs. It was more about getting our mission out to people than raising money (we didn't raise much), but focusing on inspiring people to do good together as a family meant we got some good press for it too!

[@layasaul28]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you!! from your newest fan!

[@stpatrickcentre7694]

I'm in Kenya and doing same thing for needy/orphans kids here in Kenya

[@mroberts2738]

Best laid plans: event fundraisers are a lot of work and risky! I manage a farmers market. Our big event fundraiser last year was a pie contest at the market, with the pies auctioned off at the end (hopefully fit around $20 each). We did all the weeks of work and then when the auction was just about to start, the skies opened and the market closed due to a severe storm in five minutes. Most of the pies were sold for a dollar each, so…. That was not the plan at all!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I have heard so many stories about fundraising events going awry! :) I think if you're a small organization or start up they can be helpful to helping you raise a little money while building community and relationships.

[@SheillaNduka]

Happy new year 2025 and a very big thank you for mentoring me

[@Kandidkonversations]

Thank you for your videos. I needed this info. I would also like to speak with you about a few things.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'm so glad the videos are helpful!

[@frankiel125]

Non-profit advisors always talk about 'building relationships with affluent donors' but I don't understand the process of doing that? Is it as simple as writing an email to these donors to introduce yourself or is there some standardised approach to forming a relationship with donor bodies?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

This is such a great question and something that mystified me for a long time too (and to some degree, still does!). There's not a 'standard' approach - those donors are still human and need human connection and sense of meaning too! - it's more about meeting as many people as you can and asking those people to introduce you to other people. Building a strong donor base is about that social connection, then building relationships and keeping folks engaged year-round.

[@frankiel125]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you for taking the time to reply and for clearing that up for me! Your videos have really helped me so far on my journey as a nonprofit project officer

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

@@frankiel125 :) That makes me so happy to hear!

[@OldGold-q8w]

thanks for the advice am looking forward to start an organization for elderly people called old is Gold foundation but lack capita

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for sharing your passion!

[@IamFree4Life]

Excellent video!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you very much!

[@henrysamson3858]

Thanks this video has been helpful and I like it

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad to hear it!

[@flavio1133]

Hi thank you very very much for all your updates and information, I have a question ❓ can one or two people run a nonprofit organization?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Sure! Your team can be as big as you need!

[@flavio1133]

@@AmberMelanieSmith thank you so much 🙏

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Of course!

[@GB77GOD777]

Great video! Off topic question, what program do you use to edit your youtube videos?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Adobe Premiere for most, Animotica for a few.

[@rehnumakarim3857]

I organized yearly community neighborhood festival in Bangladesh attracting local businesses and local government to support and raise fund for the programs .

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Wonderful!

[@charlieselester1063]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're so welcome!

[@ewaoconnor7978]

A great video 😊 thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nonyeonochie3250]

Thanks a lot🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Happy to help!

[@miniministory]

Thank you so much for this video. God bless you.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful! Are you trying to start a nonprofit?

[@miniministory]

@@AmberMelanieSmith thanks...I might start one in the future.

[@dianewolfthal704]

Can a non-profit sell T-shirts with the name of the non-profit on it as a fundraiser?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Sure! But, research "Unrelated Business Income" to understand tax rules around generating TOO much revenue from the sale of merchandise / generating nonprofit income from activities that don't inherently further the nonprofit's mission. My other vide, 15 Earned Income Ideas, talks a bit about that.

[@amazonraw-she-uh4439]

Very helpful info!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ndidintukogu1078]

Hi, can you please share some information about applying for government grants?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! I share a bit about government and other types of grants in my other video here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ6sl4eafslgasU Hope that helps!

[@Skylightatdusk]

Thanks for the upload. Re a donating corporation matching an employee's donation. How does that work? I am assuming that, by the term 'employee', an employee of the donating company is meant. Is it that the donating company's employees approach their management with ideas about other cause-related activities they did outside of work on their free time and ask their employee to match their efforts? ... or is it a matter of the nonprofit's employee volunteering services to the donating corporation? Please confirm or clarify. Thanks

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

It can mean what you described, however, what I am talking about is when a company has an already-established matching program where the company's leaders have set up a program officially to allow charitable donations to be matched.

[@SERENITYTHERAPY23]

​Hello and good afternoon I hope you are well. I have started a charity in England uk where we aim to offer counselling to people on benefits/low incomes. Is there anyway that might fund this ? Thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hello, there may be donors or sponsors for such programs; I recommend researching grant and sponsor opportunities in your area.

[@pearsonmalinda]

Thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it was helpful!

[@bladerubber]

I would agree with events. It requires too much for most organisations however its always an option to encourage supporters to fundraise for you in an event they're enthusiastic to hold. A word on government services procurement.( eg your organisation helps alcoholics, you apply gov tender for services to help alcoholics)Relying on this is a surefire way to guarantee the future death of most organisations. A bigger commercial organisations will undercut and you'll find yourself high and dry.... think several times before tying your mission with a funded service of local government. It needs to be planned for very carefully if its not going to bite you on the ass later.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I think what I've seen is that the fundraising mechanism that works best for each organization's model is different. Every org has different assets and models and skills!

[@OysterNinjaPc]

Thanks for this video

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome!

[@dr.eseosaighodaromdphd8662]

extremely helpful! thx so much

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it helped!

[@natashagarcia9936]

Thank you 😊

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome 😊

[@TheAuthorsAssistant]

Great thanks

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching!

[@mycatsheenacashappid4240]

Thanks 😊

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

No problem 😊

[@sappir26]

What database or management software would you recommend for a nonprofit organization?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

There are lots of options out there and it really depends on your budget, the features you need, the size of your donor base, etc.!

[@sappir26]

@@AmberMelanieSmith where can I check out the different options?

[@ziakhan4853]

Amber, can a US based 501C3 spend all their collected donations abroad? This is in ref to an education charity for underprivileged children

[@ziakhan4853]

By abroad I mean spending internationally (other countries)

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hmmm, not sure if there's anything about the percent spent abroad, or international finance law stuff - I recommend talking to an accountant to be sure.

[@nancygeorge.ngeorge8200]

Can i get benefactors to build a home?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Through a nonprofit home builder? There are many wonderful nonprofits that build homes for people, yes! They often have some solid donor support.

[@MoBah777]

How do I obtain charitable solicitation licenses?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

If you are in the USA, your state's secretary of state website should have forms / instructions!

[@alial-lakkis2628]

What you mentioned is amazing however I would like to know if this works in all countries or just US?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Different countries may have different rules regarding types of grants, how you can fundraise, etc., that's true.

[@Oringinaldai]

Can you explain more about to e board of directors and licensing? I want to start an organization and I’m 13

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Definitely check out my videos on how to recruit a board!

[@emmanueluhie2065]

Your video is useful indeed

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad you have found it useful!

[@masoodamilad2405]

Hey dear, There is a organization in Canada working for refugees sponsoring and Co-sponsoring. People can sponsor their family through co sponsoring with the organization, Can I co-sponsor my friend through cosponsering with community?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hm, I don't know much about this process - do you have an organization you're partnering with?

[@DrShonTV]

Thanks so much

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome!

[@SheillaNduka]

Greetings from National Highway Growth Association ( NHGA ) Limbe cameroon

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

👋

[@yahrusha6946]

Amazing content! How did you get this information?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Nonprofit work is what I do for my career! I've learned and practiced this stuff and gained a bit of experience.

[@kidsEntertainment-rk9ov]

Great

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it was helpful!