How to Start a Nonprofit with No Money

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How do you start a nonprofit if you have no start-up money? #Nonprofits #Nonprofit #StartingANonprofit
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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01:39 Phase 1 - Research
03:28 Phase 2 - Raising Start-Up Funds
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@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

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@lovettahawakamara1628 5 ай бұрын

It’s helpful

@ontheroadwithpastoranthony3161 6 ай бұрын

I'm looking into starting up a non profit ministry for troubled youth. Doing Bushcraft camping. Teaching them how to survive in the outdoors and taking it back to real life to help deal with challenges tha life throws at you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your vision!

@barbaralabowicz4687 3 ай бұрын

Such a amazing idea

@TristanChicklowski Ай бұрын

Hassam with severe ADHD there are so many, no diverse children that would gain so many benefits in their life from having the to camp Bushcraft style

@kalidanger9195 2 күн бұрын

I absolutely love this! 🔥🥹🙏🏾

@skylarlambert1271 3 ай бұрын

i want to open a homeless community- an old hotel or apartment complex where the homeless people can maintain the premises and work the cafeteria, a computer lab for resources, job and rental applications, schoolwork, taking their ged, a shop where they can purchase gifts and clothing for interviews or important events. Each individual will have their own “apartment” to stay in, with family members or children-a temporary living situation for people to land on their feet. 3-6 months

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

I know some great people working in that space and they always say community and connection are critical for escaping the cycle of homelessness!

@KristinK.-hk2sc Ай бұрын

Fabulous! Please update on this I am rooting for you!!🎉

@cnssegura 11 күн бұрын

We may be able to partner up later on in the future since I'm also wanting to help the homeless in my own way, but I want to make it so I can expand beyond my own community. There are homeless everywhere and they all need help. Even though I would start locally, I don't plan to keep it local. Not sure how I'd go about it but will be using her resources to get started as well. Probably we can work together later when I reach that point.

@KristinK.-hk2sc 10 күн бұрын

@@cnssegura probably not 🫤 do your own thing boo boo don't piggy back off others 🫡

@cnssegura 9 күн бұрын

@@KristinK.-hk2sc had no intention of piggy backing. I meant once established for at least 2 years in. I'm not the kind of person that ever wants to piggyback off someone else. I meant it more as a partnership as well

@hairbeauty8083 2 ай бұрын

I want to start a non profit for addictions outside the normal drug addiction; shopping addiction, gambling addiction, stealing addiction (and other adrenaline high risk activities), sex addiction, video games addition, social media addiction, and just family dynamic issues as well. The family and friends are an essential part of ensuring someone is healthy because they can be great in the clinic but walk out the door and find triggers everywhere

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 ай бұрын

Unique concept!

@user-cr3vi3yq2i 4 ай бұрын

This has been so helpful. I’m just a little over a year that I started our Financial literacy program for kids and young adults. We are now waiting for our 501c3. I follow your steps. Thank you so much.

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on your progress so far!

@learnandplaywithjacob1733 2 ай бұрын

Hey there I would like to connect and see if we can collaborate Thanks

@TheBizAIaz Жыл бұрын

So helpful, every time I think I lose my way. You come up with a video like this to put me back on track. Mucho, Mucho Appreciated!

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@louismeadors6283 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I have done something's but need to organize. I have my EIN #,. My name but is inactive in the state

@queenluv5024 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you sharing this important information.

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bobmcconkey7658 5 ай бұрын

Solid information. Thank you !

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ElvisAustin15 5 ай бұрын

So helpful! Thank you! I'm just in the very very very beginning of the idea of a non-profit, and so glad I found your channel!

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! ☺

@janatatannachahaanchanwith4579 Ай бұрын

1 year later and you continue to help the beginners equally- thanks 🙏

@AmberMelanieSmith Ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@brendamnovabrendamarly6549 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You put my mind at ease. This was very helpful. Loved it!

@AmberMelanieSmith 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shakurforrest 11 ай бұрын

wow super informative, thank you! gonna be studying this for sure!

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DABA33 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Amber!

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

@OakofLifeMinistries 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all this info! This is helping me start a non profit for those who need counseling for trauma or marriage issues.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 ай бұрын

So happy to hear it's helping!! :)

@vitaltalentseastafrica. Жыл бұрын

Best content ever.. thanks Amber ❤️

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

:) Thank you for watching!

@gdodson1961 3 ай бұрын

This has been a life changer. Thank you

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@n.matthews3660 10 ай бұрын

This was so educational I’m helping my friend do research for her nonprofit. This will be a video I share with her thanks

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@BlueBearOne 6 күн бұрын

Thank you! You are a Godsend. I appreciate you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 күн бұрын

Hope it was helpful :)

@MP-vf8qz 10 ай бұрын

Very good. Let's get it done!

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

⚡

@saulnamango2350 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Melanie; this is very helpful to me

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@AnaThaLight Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Helpful.

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DrcoffeeX Жыл бұрын

Great content.. Thank you ❤

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@musiclovetara 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Melanie🙏🏼❣️🐈‍⬛🐈

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@endgamesbeats Ай бұрын

Great great content thank you

@AmberMelanieSmith Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@carebear7827 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@Mrs.Brown88 6 ай бұрын

I got an idea for a non profit this afternoon and this is just the video I needed

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

⚡❤

@nyangweso1611 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amber

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Hope it's helpful :)

@chypgunnfunatic3053 Жыл бұрын

🗣️This Video Was Awesome‼️

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

@user-qk6bg9jo1o 2 ай бұрын

Thank you So much!

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@janprinsloo2506 5 ай бұрын

Well done Amber, true positive vibes. I was busy with my research and stumbled upon your video then an idea hit me, so i will be throwing it out there. Nonprofits need money right! I will set up a proposal with a link if I'm allowed to use your video as first contact base. Season Greetings

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 ай бұрын

:) So happy the video was helpful!

@selahlehmannzulus Жыл бұрын

Great message

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@selahlehmannzulus Жыл бұрын

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@sheikhismail8155 8 ай бұрын

Dear Amber, thank you so much for your lecture on formation of Nonprofit organisation. I'm Alsheikh Ismail, I'm currently trying to establish Nonprofit organisation in Sudan, I was almost stuck but thank God ,I got you, I will light my path through you once more again, thank you for your information

@AmberMelanieSmith 8 ай бұрын

Hope it was helpful!

@cetshntini 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@AmberMelanieSmith 9 ай бұрын

THANK YOU so much for supporting the channel!!!

@GracesAkwang 4 күн бұрын

Good job ma,very helpful. I have been volunteering for about eight years and want to start an NGO to support vulnerable children with emergency needs to help provide emergency relief.Thank you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 күн бұрын

So glad it's helpful! :)

@tinahbmalm7609 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to have encountered u, I decided to start my own organization.. thank u..

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Good luck on your organization!

@justinamwanza2834 5 ай бұрын

What amount of capital did you start with pls?

@mattarredondo2629 Жыл бұрын

I am just starting a nonprofit and your information was a lot of help

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it!

@justinamwanza2834 5 ай бұрын

Have you started? I'm ready to start one ... just came across this video

@sophiakekula9916 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much ma'am

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 ай бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@SlimDiesel 11 ай бұрын

Amazing just told my mom about this 🎉🤝

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 ай бұрын

Hope it was helpful!

@SUPWA21 8 ай бұрын

This was very insightful for me. I am at the onset of starting a non profit...this very user friendly step by step system just made things exceptionally clear and doable! I can see the simple plan although there is work to be done this creates a fantastic blue print! Thank you and you have a new follower!

@AmberMelanieSmith 8 ай бұрын

Yay! Welcome to the channel!

@denverfontaine 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful :)

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad!

@DoctorCarrieHall 6 ай бұрын

This was extremely helpful, I had asked Jaylan a teacher I work with for information on how to set up nonprofit organization but he didn't get back with me. I truly appreciate this information, thank you for sharing. For me, I'll hire an attorney.

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, good luck on your new venture!

@kamketkevin4259 11 ай бұрын

Waaw more love from Kenya looking forward to start my organisation❤

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 ай бұрын

You got this!

@justinamwanza2834 5 ай бұрын

Wow... have you started? I'm in Kenya too and interested

@user-ml1qs3bu3e 2 ай бұрын

Can i meae you from Ethiopia

@CynthiaMJackson-dk7nz Жыл бұрын

Amber, ❤🎉🥰 I needed this "Yesterday" but, very helpful "Today"! Thank you so much!

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! :)

@user-qs6xm9pg6u 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this information. It really gonna help me in my new charity family Uganda. New organization aimed towards helpings people in health needs and support before dieing.

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear it might help you!

@hannahyisrael4444 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much you brought clarity to my mind!

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@13rookie_Monster 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a great video i am going to join your Facebook group!!

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@bradleycecil6450 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Love the videos. Do you have to do all your filings in the state that you live in? Are there any states that are better to do it than others?

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

The IRS prefers you file where you will operate, but I'd recommend talking to a lawyer for complex structures.

@girldaddividendinvestor 9 ай бұрын

These are amazing tips. We are 11 years in, raising funds for Alzheimer's research with zero dollars, these tips would have been great for us. 😂 I was very lucky, I was working at a bar, so we already had the infrastructure. Our guests were familiar with my grandmother, and everything else fell into place. Our first event got MANY in-kind donations. Still here today. Truly blessed. #EndAlz

@AmberMelanieSmith 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your beautiful story! ☺

@ladiesavenue2092 7 ай бұрын

Hi! I appreciate your comment! I have a nonprofit at supporting folks living with dementia/alzheimer’s disease in the nursing homes who are lonely with no families visiting. I’d like any support I can get on the fairly new journey I’m on. Thank you!

@vana2292 3 ай бұрын

@@ladiesavenue2092 My mother-in-law has severe dementia and we found that music lifts up her spirit. Best of luck with your organization.

@lisaagdeppa9496 9 ай бұрын

Mahalo!!!!

@AmberMelanieSmith 9 ай бұрын

@bestymusic4845 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I am trying to start a charity which will involve helping people with mental health issues but I am struggling to find trustees. I would be super grateful for some help.

@hyderal-janabi2900 10 ай бұрын

Greetings Amber, I'm starting up a nonprofit organization in the US but to make impact on international level mainly in Iraq where I’m from originally. Thank for your videos on KZfaq they helped a lot but I would like to get connect because I would like hear from your back ground and greedy to learn from you and what do you advise.. Thank you for your time and I hope will talk to you soon Regards

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear the videos are helpful!

@tauficshaficdtslm Жыл бұрын

I need your support

@skylarlambert1271 3 ай бұрын

i just found you… going to look at your entire channel. do you know anything about grants for nonprofits?

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

I have lots of grants videos (and other types of fundraising!) - check out my playlists!

@user-lg4dg6sb6o 3 ай бұрын

Hi Amber, I just launched my nonprofit last year. I enjoyed listening to your videos in helping start-up nonprofits. How do you go about selling merchandise on your website? Do you purchase the shirts or cups or contract with another company to sell your brand items? My nonprofit in to help single parents with infant to toddler children and provide life skills training to single parents. Thanks. Betty

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

It depends on how much work you want to invest in maintaining the inventory! If you don't have the time to manage that stuff I recommend print on demand options.

@MX-CO Жыл бұрын

What state are you from/in ?

@AllenMaddox Жыл бұрын

It looks like I'm on the right track. Experienced Board members are not in the circle of people I travel with. This is something I've been struggling with. Any ideas where to look???

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Definitely check out my videos on where/how to recruit Board members!

@johnathonclark334 Ай бұрын

Really Helpful!! Thank you!! Really hoping to be able to launch a farm to feed the homeless and provide jobs to those that are unable to work normal employment. Maybe even get some Transitional/Permanent housing program started.

@AmberMelanieSmith Ай бұрын

Beautiful mission! Thanks for sharing!

@markmitchell2877 4 ай бұрын

Wow! So much valuable information in this video. I'm sure I'm going to watch it several more times. In the mean time, I have two questions. 1. You said to be careful about the IRS thinking the money you raise is your own personal income. Would it help to avoid that issue if you opened a checking account in the name of your non-profit, so you can show the IRS that it is money that belongs to it, and not to you? 2. Can your bylaws be changed/edited after you have done all of your steps for the Legal Paperwork Stuff? I could see myself getting past this point and then realizing that I need to add/delete something in the bylaws that needs to be done.

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 ай бұрын

Hey there, I'm sure starting a checking account with your nonprofit's EIN would be beneficial, but unclear on if that would entirely help the IRS understand that it's not personal income - I recommend talking to an accountant on that one! As for the Bylaws - they can be edited, yes, but usually with a Board vote (which is written into the Bylaws!).

@markmitchell2877 4 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith Cool. Thanks for the help.

@dbrown5443 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! BIG QUESTION!!!: Would you recommend starting a new non-profit using an old EIN number if the new nonprofit has the same name as the name listed on the old EIN. The old EIN number was created for an entity that I started over 14 years ago but never was able to actually operate it. It was not active. So essentially instead of reinstating I am thinking about filing new articles in my state and using the old EIN number. Your input and educated suggestions are welcomed and much appreciated!

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

Hmm... that sounds like a question for an accountant actually. I am not sure what legal/accounting implications that would have!

@josephh7448 10 ай бұрын

I hope its not too late to ask, and hopefully i didnt miss it, but my biggest question is, how does one (or how would you recommend to) organize and transfer the money raised by the organization, into the hands of those that its intended for, after its been raised from the donations? I know it would probably be an in depth answer, maybe a video going into that could help, because i think that would be the most important step to figure out

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

It depends on the organization's mission -- If the nonprofit's specific mission is to directly give money to the people they are serving, they'd set up systems to do that (like payroll processing or something similar).

@josephh7448 9 ай бұрын

Ahh ok that makes sense, sorry for the late response, thank you so much!

@courtneycolley160 Жыл бұрын

Does the board meeting minutes need to be displayed publicly on your website? Or do you just need to have them?

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

No, you just need to have them. The IRS may request them during an audit.

@Michealtetani Жыл бұрын

Hie you just talked to to me just started the NGO.

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting started!

@mycenval 6 ай бұрын

#thanks #nonprofitSetup #serviceaboveself

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@HelloooThere Жыл бұрын

Is phase 2 (step 4) “Outreach to build your donor audience” the same as (or possibly similar to) peer-to-peer fundraising?

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Hey there! You can build a donor base and then engage them in peer-to-peer fundraising, but they are very different things. :)

@HelloooThere Жыл бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you for the clarification! This was another great and helpful video!

@kadiyahsjournal Жыл бұрын

Hi Amber! Great video! I visited your website for more information on booking you as a speaker. Is that still the best way to contact you about a virtual speaking engagement? Thank you!

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, site under construction! Try this: foundertofulltime.thinkific.com/pages/consulting-speaking-and-sponsorships

@kadiyahsjournal Жыл бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith thank you!

@Carey86 11 күн бұрын

I did new hat fundraisers at my high school 20+ years ago so I could drop them off at the children’s hospital I was treated at when I went for my checkups. The kids were always so appreciative. I want to start doing that again but it’s been a long time & I’m not just a high schooler anymore. I had to stop bc my health issues have been keeping me too “busy” but I’m starting to be somewhat better & want to start doing it again. (I had cancer as a kid & was paralyzed from the waist down bc the tumor was on my spine. I suffer with severe nerve damage pain & CRPS pain. Basically been sleeping for 20 years bc the pain was so severe, I was on fentanyl! Only got off that a year & a half ago. I was told I might never walk again but thankfully I can walk with a cane, when the pain isn’t too severe.) Do I have to start a charity or can the donations be considered fundraiser’s? Anyone who knows, I’d appreciate any advice! Thanks!😘💋🎗️

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 күн бұрын

Hello Carey! Thank you for your kind thoughts to help others - you don't have to start a nonprofit to do the donation drives, but you should partner with an existing 501c3 nonprofit - that way if actual cash is raised, it can go directly to them so you can avoid potential personal penalties (like taxes, if the IRS thinks the cash raised is your personal income).

@Carey86 10 күн бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you for the advice!

@wonder7798 6 ай бұрын

What would be an incentive for people to want to join board?

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Genuine passion for the mission; a desire to make a difference (same reason people want to start nonprofits!). Many people choose to volunteer their time for these reasons, and with a good reputation and board, it's definitely possible to attract qualified candidates.

@brittanyjackson8394 11 ай бұрын

Hello do you offer one one services I really need some hands on help with getting started

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 ай бұрын

Heya! Check out my site for info on consulting one on ones! foundertofulltime.com/

@MX-CO Жыл бұрын

I have no friends, I also am traveling, living in a camper so I have no idea who could be on a founding board of directors

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Can you connect to folks online?

@ReZShot 7 ай бұрын

Im looking to start a non profit in my community, i live on a reservation so i know the whole filing is different im so lost! Hard to find someone who has done it.

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

That's an interesting topic!

@Medaya14 10 ай бұрын

Probably a dumb question, but asking to clarify for myself: for a board of directors, I believe three is the minimum to receive 501(c)(3) status in California. This would include myself and two other people correct? And I see that of course the IRS prefers independent directors for conflict of interest purposes; however would the IRS be concerned if I, my half-cousin and a third unrelated person were on a board? I just wonder how in depth the IRS gets in audits and such; our parents don’t share the same father and she is likely the most qualified and an independent/unwavering individual and I couldn’t imagine doing this without her insight.

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

Not dumb! This point is confusing for many. Basically: "The IRS requires that public charities have at least 51% of the voting members of the board of directors be unrelated." www.501c3.org/kb/related-board-members-of-a-nonprofit/

@Johnnys_World859 8 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmithwhat if I can't get people to be on the board. Can I list myself for all 3 board positions?

@zohegarcia7708 Жыл бұрын

How can I get a grand? My organization is for youths (social-emotional ) where can I find the grand?

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

Are you already a tax exempt / officially registered nonprofit? If so, there are plenty of sites out there to search for grants - be sure to check out some of my videos on grants!

@user-hp3gk1zd3v 8 ай бұрын

Still not sure if I should turn my company into a non-profit. Do you have any type of check list or list of questions that I could go through to help me determine that? Thank you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 8 ай бұрын

If you turn a company into a nonprofit, keep in mind you'll have to recruit a Board and you will not be able to retain a majority vote. Nonprofits are structured to be community-led and are not 'owned' by a single person.

@mrsjancarter 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Your words have just convinced me that this is not the way I want to go. I think doing everything by committee would drive me nuts, hahaha! Great video, great info!

@salvationsanctuary48 10 ай бұрын

Thank you … this just took me from lost to on point !!!❤

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

YESSS! That's what I love to hear!

@user-xe8ok3jl9b Ай бұрын

Thank You for this Video... I've Definitely got a Lot More Research I Need to do, but I Know My Organization will Help Many, and Hopefully Save Lives, and Change Others!8! I want to Start a Non Profit Organization to Assist Women Who are being Abused in Any Sense of the Word; Somewhere They can Turn to, when Their Abuser has Either Isolated Them, or Made Them Feel like Nobody is in Their Corner!8! I Also Want to Help in the SA Community!8! If Anyone has Any Tips; Feel Free to Share Them with Me, May You All be Abundant in Your Missions!8!

@AmberMelanieSmith Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, and for your mission to help others!

@FusionGlobeMarket 3 ай бұрын

I've got interested in this video, I would like to tackle homelessness especially to immigrants to Canada. I want government to fund. Advice me.

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

You'll probably need to build up some strong success stories before you could be competitive for government funding, but I'd recommend starting with other funding streams (individuals, sponsors, etc.).

@MX-CO Жыл бұрын

I plan to start a social enterprise, I'm on the fence with wether to make it a non-profit or not.

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

A social enterprise can be either!

@justinamwanza2834 5 ай бұрын

Bhey! Have you started already? I'm also stranded

@MX-CO 5 ай бұрын

@@justinamwanza2834 Stranded how?

@PYLMedia7 Ай бұрын

im interested in starting a foundation in my sisters name who passed away a year ago for homeless women and women who have a substance abuse problems

@AmberMelanieSmith Ай бұрын

A lovely way to honor someone ❤

@vennettegloud3128 10 ай бұрын

Can you start a GoFundMe to start funding for initial expenses? Do the donors get tax exempted for donating through GoFundMe?

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

You can, but the donations won't be tax exempt until after you at get your federal tax exempt status approved; additionally, money you raise before the entity is official might be considered personal income and you could be personally taxed on it.

@xtrabigc 3 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thanks for the reply on this as I had the same question. So how would you recommend going about handling the funds that you raise so that it is not considered personal income and you are not personally taxed on it?

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

@@xtrabigc Get your state incorporation as a nonprofit at least as a start, then the funds can be retroactively tax deductible. Make sure the funds are put in a separate nonprofit bank account.

@burhanbas3383 5 ай бұрын

of the bisnis

@e.m3421 7 ай бұрын

Are there different requirements to start a national non profit? Or does it have to be state based?

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

You can start a national nonprofit; there may be additional paperwork to file in different states, especially for soliciting donations.

@e.m3421 7 ай бұрын

@AmberMelanieSmith where would I start to find the requirements in my state? And do all the board members have to be from the founding state?

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

@@e.m3421 This resource may be helpful! www.councilofnonprofits.org/running-nonprofit/governance-leadership/state-filing-requirements-nonprofits

@JeffAnthonyfds Жыл бұрын

Would you suggest partnering with a fiscal sponsor early on for nonprofits to be able to accept "tax-exempt" donations?

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

It depends on your situation and whether or not you actually have a partner organization willing to do that who also aligns with your mission, but that is one option.

@beautifulkikidsfoundation 4 ай бұрын

We can combine the effort and do this together

@abelzoni2138 3 ай бұрын

Ask for donations before you gain non profit status. Meaning all donations are not tax write offs for the donor? Why not get the board to accept a 0% loan from an individual with the understanding the 2 grand be returned within 6 months of receiving the charity status?

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

I think loans can/do happen, but it's hard to find a person willing to take the risk. Board would have to agree to the loan terms and have a solid plan to raise the money to repay it.

@eveadams8028 7 ай бұрын

How to start with nothing and need 30 -60 million to get started. a for profit business/ and non profit working in unison. homeless employment short hour shifts and sheltering.

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

That's a pretty big start up budget! Are there activities you can start on to build momentum with a smaller budget?

@e.m3421 6 ай бұрын

Can you start a non profit in a state you dont live in...if you live in another state?

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

It's ideal to have leadership reside in the state/region being served, but there are national organizations with board members living in various places of course.

@e.m3421 6 ай бұрын

@AmberMelanieSmith thank you. Is the start up different for a national non profit? Where can I find that information?

@suzanwardeh1583 7 ай бұрын

I started my non-profit organization and paid all the expenses from my own money. Can I have these costs refunded when I receive the first donation to the organization? - Of course, I have all the documents proving that I paid the costs from my own money.

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

Depends on if your Bylaws say that you are allowed to, and if your board approves the expenses / reimbursements.

@suzanwardeh1583 7 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you, you are great and helpful 👍

@katherinebragg9166 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful, but why do I feel defeated? God has a plan, and put a dream in my heart, but all this business end is too much for me right now, at my age. What do I do now?

@AmberMelanieSmith 9 ай бұрын

Hey Katherine, listen I totally get it. The administrative stuff can suck when all you want to do is do good! Here's what I'll tell you - somewhere out there, believe it or not, is a person who genuinely enjoys doing the administrative / business side of the nonprofit and would love to give their time to your cause doing those things. I know because I've seen many nonprofits with that special person! You just need to think about your personal strengths then find helpers who can complement with their own superpowers.

@katherinebragg9166 9 ай бұрын

I just gotta find them

@ronperowne3629 5 ай бұрын

How do I hire you

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 ай бұрын

Hey there! Not sure what your goals are, but I have some info here: foundertofulltime.thinkific.com/pages/consulting-speaking-and-sponsorships

@ronperowne3629 5 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith Hi Amber. Hockey without Borders is a volunteer based group that has connected 125 coaches with underserved communities in 18 countries since 2011. We simply cannot keep up with demand. We believe that staffing up is one of the ways to move forward in meeting repeat and new requests and opportunities. That is why I am asking how you collaborate with volunteer organizations that are transitioning in response to a proven track record and in face of ever increasing demand. Would love to chat. I am in England, Serbia and Portugal through March 1 when I return to my home just north of Montreal, Canada. Hope this note gets through. Regardless, you present very helpful information. Keep it up. Thank you. Ron

@rachelnyox9208 2 ай бұрын

Hello Amber, i am a founder of a community based organization in rual Kenya helping vulnerable children and women. I would love leads to get funding to create more impact in my community. I appreciate the information.

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 ай бұрын

Hello, I recommend checking out my videos on fundraising, they may help!

@burhanbas3383 5 ай бұрын

# me one☺️

@danielcitizenman5510 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to fund my new non profit start up??😎❤️🤗👍🙏

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

@danielcitizenman5510 Жыл бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith what does :P mean?,And my budget for 2024 is only $462,584.96 for direct and indirect costs, including transportation, lodging,and expenses to come down to Raleigh, volunteer with your charity and take you to lunch at your friends restaurant were you can pay what you can!! 😎👍🙏🤗

@RighteousRecaps Жыл бұрын

@@danielcitizenman5510 basically no😅

@robinbaca5664 Жыл бұрын

So lite me ask again so if we get funds before we get the nonprofit namber I can later give then a tax right off ?

@AmberMelanieSmith Жыл бұрын

If you are incorporated as a nonprofit in your state, then someone donates, then later you get your final FEDERAL nonprofit status, those can be retroactively counted.

@robinbaca5664 Жыл бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith thank you for you information that you have provided to me it has been very helpful to me my name is Matt Arredondo It's taken me 4 years to even start to think strate. My Daughter was muerder by her boyfriend and co worker then he killed him self . They coricshtinol officers . My daughter had a son that was 13 at the time . I want to do something in her name.

@sanmiguelterritoriodeldogo742 9 ай бұрын

What happened to your daughter is unthinkable. Terrible and traumatic to say the least. I think your daughter will be right there with you in spirit and you'll be extremely successful because of her blessings! They might have taken her physical form from you, but they can NEVER take her essence away from you or anyone else that had the privilege of knowing her. We're so much more than these bodies moving through this life right? Keep the "feel" that she gave to you when you were with her. As I'm writing this Amber here, just seemed to have a message. It was about donors, but could easily be a message for you! She said, " They want to go on the journey with you so make sure you're staying in touch with them." I think your daughter is very proud of you for putting one foot in front of the other and thinking of others in a time where it sure would be easy to get lost in self pity and sorrow. You surely wouldn't be wrong, but to carry out a huge mission like you're going to do, you have to pick yourself up and let the pain motivate you. Stay focused and let your daughter guide your way my friend. Thanks for sharing your incredibly painful story with us. There's many it will inspire, ands lives it will touch. Be good to yourself. ❤✌️🫂

@jermccann7425 5 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how you have to pay the government to do good things for others. More government overreach..😮😊

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 ай бұрын

Yeahh... I know it's frustrating. I think it's because since nonprofits are tax exempt, they want to make sure people who apply for nonprofit status are serious about it and have "skin in the game", hence the fees to register.

@GeorgeCy332 4 ай бұрын

Hello and good morning I hope you are well. We are new community interest company in UK England Stockport who provide counselling/psychotherapy to people on benefits and low incomes. We are looking for funding for our first project. Do you know anyone who can help with this ? Thank you George

@AmberMelanieSmith 4 ай бұрын

I would say check out some of my other videos on fundraising, they may be of assistance!

@user-pi2ne6ju3o 7 ай бұрын

I respect her but 🤣 7:46

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

🙃

@RaisAmir-kf8jw 29 күн бұрын

Hi sister I'm shamilaamir I help u

@AlexLotusLight 10 ай бұрын

How'd you know that? May I invite you to coffee? Let's pick each other's brains.

@AmberMelanieSmith 10 ай бұрын

How'd I know what?

@AlexLotusLight 10 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith that you read my mind.

@maximhollandnederlandthene7640 7 ай бұрын

Without cash to start its imposible. Where to get 3000 dollar. 🤔 Nothing comes free, most people wont give. First ask a free advice of a Notary and a free advice of a lawyer. Without money and without help you can get in problems of it. Insurance is also priority.

@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

Yes, even if you get legal advice and other things donated, there are still often costs for registering as a nonprofit.

@maximhollandnederlandthene7640 7 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith To have a location for exhibitions, storage and administration. 😥 But that brings costs and you cant do alone. I know in the Netherlands at some touristic place called Marken near Amsterdam there was a woman who showed her antique house and interior to tourists as a live museum. She was called Sijtje Boes. Lots of famous Americans also did visit. 😅

@kalidanger9195 2 күн бұрын

Very very helpful I appreciate you sooo much for taking the time to share this information ❤🙏🏾🥹🙌🏾

@AmberMelanieSmith 2 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@maryampofo2863 11 ай бұрын

Hello Amber, I am an undergraduate student who wishes to start my non-profit organization. I have the passion for what I want to start but trust me I don’t actually know where to start and how to go about my stuffs. I feel stagnant at this point of my life 🥹🫢

@AmberMelanieSmith 11 ай бұрын

I get it! Start here: What problem in the world is on your mind all the time, keeping you up at night? Then, what do you know about the root causes of this problem? (If the answer is not much - your first step is to study this!)

@maryampofo2863 11 ай бұрын

Thanks soo much Amber. My organization will focus on mental health. Do you think getting a board of directors will be the right way to start with my organization or I can start with my personal stuffs then i after I get those board of directors.