Starting a Nonprofit: 13 Free Resources and Software 2021

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@chikaodichukwuocha1024]

This was very helpful to me. Thanks Amber- Chika

[@samson3356]

Thank you 😊❤ you are special and inspirational world changer ,tools that God is using you to help Visionarys to stand on their feet. Thank you iwill gladly use these resources informations for my Non-profit organization that I have been working on since. GOD BLESS YOU 🙏.

[@SamuelIBrugger]

Subscript 😀😁👍 hope with all your resources I can reborn our NGO that Nancy y me founded. If only that carcrash that murdered my beloved Nucita 😰😭 and put me in a coma for some years.

[@Oliver68902]

Zeffy is a great fundraising 0% payment processor.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

The Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy is now LIVE with online training for folks getting started on their Nonprofit journeys in the USA! foundertofulltime.com/

[@dannycage88]

Thank you so much for the information. My Organization has gained a lot of motivation thanks to you!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hearing that is the best!!

[@tesfayemekonnen3053]

Thank you for your nice video , I will be looking up this option to create my personal web site , please add video's techniques on how to create organization web site

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@paulinebennett1542]

Brilliant information 👏 I work for a non profit and we are looking new ways to run and develop. Thank you 😊

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomassussek2117]

You are our lifesaver. Thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Happy to help!

[@dikozimasile6269]

This video is very Fruitful thank so much for sharing.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elidoreen1991]

thanks so much Amber

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome!

[@mattierowe7805]

Very nice thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Most welcome 😊

[@themaverickprepper8690]

Local colleges and university often have clubs or organizations that may be closely aligned with your NPO. They are often young, energetic and haven't been jaded by the difficulties of achieving an important goal.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

True!

[@traceycave2110]

Awesome and practical advice. Thanku, from Perth Australia

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Very welcome! So glad it was helpful!

[@welcjarilla3773]

Thanks to your videos I'm able to find and learn new things to move forward with managing my nonprofit. God bless you Amber. ❤️

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yay! So glad to hear that!

[@melvinwalters3366]

Thank you so very much I definitely will be looking up the information that you have shared good work, if we are going to do good work within the communities in which we are serving with definitely going to need more people like you😇

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Good luck with everything!

[@BDoctus]

Such resourceful ideas. Thank you a million.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@alexisoviedo100]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much!!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aumsrijan9741]

superb, thanks for your helpful info.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@veronicabard3766]

Thank you for all of your helpful and relevant content! Microsoft 365 has rolled out TONS of free resources for smaller nonprofits, including a CRM that looks super robust and integrates with LinkedIn. I've used Google Workspace for years, but I'm learning how to use Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to level up my new nonprofit. Microsoft also plans to release volunteer management software in autumn 2021. Their nonprofit package pretty much covers all categories that you cover in this video, but it's not clear until you've already been approved by their system just how many tools they provide. Lastly, I'll add Boomerang as an awesome email efficiency and scheduling tool.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for sharing these!

[@shireennepaul3295]

thank you very helpful

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it helped!

[@SephBarnard]

Thanks Amber! Useful and helpful!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey hey! :) Thank you!

[@happytodayou]

Outstanding!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad you like it!

[@bullpuppy689]

hello from west virginia , trying to start nonprofit to save a historical downtown 3 story brick biulding, i probably will ask alot of questions .lol

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Ha ha, welcome!

[@Beepbawp]

Thank you for doing these videos. Is there one that covers database solutions? You #1!!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey Jon! Do you mean donor databases, client databases, or something else?

[@Beepbawp]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Eh - a little bit of anything. I'm noticing opportunities to look at metrics in a different way, but can't until we track more ancillary data. Things that don't fit nicely into a CRM or financial system.

[@hasraj5679]

Very helpful

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad to hear that!

[@hasraj5679]

Now m using Asana.

[@cmargolick]

Hi Melanie, I remember watching one of your videos that recommended video creation software for non-tech people - can you please tell me which software it was, or point me in the direction of the right video? Thanks so much!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! Hmm, I've used animoto / adobe premiere before, and some editing can also be done on your phone.

[@RGathani]

Great

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:)

[@deborahballenden5991]

Where can i find the web pages please.. I love your videos

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there, they should be in the video description!

[@danielcitizenman5510]

Happy 4th Amber

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks, you too!

[@happygenerationchildrenmin2745]

Best youtube channel helping non-profits. thanks a lot. How do I reach you privately?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for your kind words! :)

[@vay4334]

Can you talk about whether its reliable to file your non-profit with programs like Legal Zoom or Swyft File? I can't afford a lawyer to file for me and was wondering if those resources are reliable for me to use

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Many have used Legal Zoom successfully; there will be a cost for those services too (though likely not as high as a lawyer), and it probably depends on how complex your organization will be.

[@mercykiprop5881]

blessings

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Same to you!

[@venessachristian9973]

1. I found Microsoft was easier, better value and way faster to verify! 2. Trello is awsome and free for everyone :)

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for sharing!

[@franciscokomatsu5048]

Old video, but still helpfull. Thx a lot! Just a good option. Microsoft offers lot oa aoftware for free if you are a registered non profit. office 365 premium, windows and a bunch of other softwares for free up to 10 users. Further, 3,500 usd per year in azure cloud services.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Sounds like there's some good stuff to put in an update video!

[@missionaryjohnpaulindia]

THANKS, FORM INDIA

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome!

[@ayaobaolori1089]

Also, which is more prudent: putting PayPal/stripe/square or using crowdfunding platform?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I think it depends on your goals and how big your audience is. Crowdfunding campaigns are most successful when you have a built-in audience of very engaged, loyal followers. :)

[@ayaobaolori1089]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thanks!

[@cryptoFindalf]

Asana is not free for non-profits, only 50% discount

[@ayaobaolori1089]

Hi Amber, can I start a crowd fundraising before getting the tax exempt status?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You can BUT the IRS may view it as personal income and you could take a personal tax hit from it.

[@gardenfun68]

Can I be the board of directors and executive director as long as I don't vote on items that would conflict of intrest

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yes, you could do that. Then other non-related board members (could not be your family or people related to you in other ways) would have to vote on things related to your interests (whether to hire / fire you / your salary, etc.).

[@richunclejoey2249]

Would you be on my board? You seem to have a grasp of the NP sector. I'm starting an NP that helps fund and organize with creative endeavors created by under recognized artists & creators, that have no access to capital, technology and experts, provided by mainstream publishers of creative works. I'm initially focused on music, but want to be open to visual and functional art

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're very kind! :) People don't tend to serve on boards without being more familiar with the people and organization (it's a HUGE commitment!) but I encourage you if you haven't already to develop a Board of Directors "job description" and really think about the type of skills and expertise you need on your board and recruit from your local community! I have a playlist dedicated to Board of Directors things! Check it out for sure.

[@richunclejoey2249]

@@AmberMelanieSmith thank you for your content, I was being a goofball..lol so you're saying don't just ask rando people on the Internet to chair my corporation. Definitely have been digging into your channel. It's a great resource.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

@@richunclejoey2249 :D

[@developmentdias9503]

Nice one... I want to join your fb group too...

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Come on over!

[@cryptoFindalf]

Hubspot isn't free either

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

They do have some free features - not all, but some.

[@danielcitizenman5510]

Candid has a free component

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yep yep.

[@wchoecke7102]

Tech soup for discounted software

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yep, good one!

[@jasonsutis3387]

can I just say - linux and OSS!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for chiming in Jason!

[@CashRyde]

Here another one which will save you 99.00 per year with Apple Development when applying via nonprofit

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks!