Mockingbird Incubator Self-paced

Introduction to Nonprofit Management

So, you want to start a nonprofit?

Maybe you've had this idea for a while now, but between figuring out what a nonprofit actually is, the legal and accounting side, and where to even begin, it's easier to keep sitting on it than to take the next step.

You don't need another list of things to research. You need someone to lay it out clearly, so you can decide, with real information, if this is actually the right path for you.

By the end of this course, you'll know exactly where you stand, ready to move forward with your idea, or clear-eyed that it's not the right fit yet. Either way, you'll know instead of guess.

You'll walk away able to:

Explain what a nonprofit actually is, and how it's different from what you'd build as a for-profit
Know the basic infrastructure you need in place before you file anything
Picture what fundraising and board management really look like for a founder, not just in theory
Understand the compliance side so nothing catches you off guard later
Name your actual next step, whatever that looks like for your idea

“I've been sitting on my nonprofit for a year. This program gave me the motivation and a kickstart to growing my organization. I feel much more confident because I now have the tools and education to seriously launch my organization. It was only during this program that the full vision of where I wanted my organization to go came to me. I credit the program for this”

— Nonprofit Incubator program participant

What's Inside

Self-paced, four modules, yours for a full year.

What is a nonprofit, and how does it work?
Basic infrastructure you will need to start
Fundraising and board management for nonprofit founders
Nonprofit compliance
Where to start with your idea

$199

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Introduction to Nonprofit Manangement

Join us to learn about what a nonprofit is, the differences between a nonprofit and for-profit model, legal and accounting requirements, where to start, and much more to help you decide if starting a nonprofit is the right decision for you. This course will be available for one year after purchase.

FAQ

Is this right for me if I don't have a nonprofit idea yet, just a general interest?
Yes. This course is built for people deciding if starting a nonprofit is the right model, not just people who've already committed.
What if I finish this and decide a nonprofit isn't the right fit after all?
That's a valid outcome. This course exists to help you make that call with real information, not just to sell you on starting one.
Is this the same as the Incubator cohort program?
Not quite. This self-paced course gives you the foundation on your own time. The Incubator cohort is our live, community-based program for founders ready to build with a group and real-time support. When you're ready for that, head here: https://www.mockingbirdincubator.org/

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About Mockingbird Incubator

Mockingbird Incubator was built by nonprofit strategists who've watched founders sit on a good idea for months, even years, unsure of where to start. We created this course, and the rest of our programs, because that stuck feeling is so common, and so solvable with the right information.

We're part of the Mockingbird family, alongside Mockingbird Analytics, which works with established nonprofits on evaluation, research, and capacity building. Whether you're just starting out or years in, we're here for the whole journey.

Learn more about our programs at mockingbirdincubator.org.

“Jessica and other facilitators and speakers were so thoughtful, engaging, and knowledgeable. We thank you for your service and for not gatekeeping information and resources.”