Non Profit

Start your Nonprofit with the blended model creating an LLC +Nonprofit 

 

Or create a  Nonprofit and obtain a 501c-3 which allows you to become eligible for charities, sponsorships and donations 

 

 

WEEK 1: Foundation & Vision

 

 

 

Theme: Build It Right From the Start

 

 

 

Topics:

 

 

• What is a 501(c)(3)?
• Nonprofit vs LLC vs Hybrid Model (Your specialty 👑)
• Choosing a Housing Niche:
  
• Veterans
• Homeless
• Hospice
• Mental Health
• IDD
• Seniors
• Writing a Powerful Mission & Vision Statement
• Naming & Branding Your Nonprofit

 

 

 

Deliverables:

 

 

✔ Mission Statement Template

✔ Vision Statement Worksheet

✔ Nonprofit Startup Checklist

✔ Niche Selection Framework

 

 

 

 

📑 WEEK 2: Legal Setup & Compliance

 

 

 

Theme: Structure & Protection

 

 

 

Topics:

 

 

• Filing Articles of Incorporation
• Applying for EIN
• Filing for 501(c)(3) Status (Form 1023 / 1023-EZ)
• Creating Bylaws
• Board of Directors Structure
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Opening a Business Bank Account
• State Charity Registration

 

 

 

Deliverables:

 

 

✔ Sample Bylaws Template

✔ Board Member Agreement Template

✔ Conflict of Interest Policy

✔ State Compliance Checklist

 

 

 

 

💰 WEEK 3: Funding & Financial Strategy

 

 

 

Theme: Follow the Money

 

 

 

Topics:

 

 

• Grants 101
• Government Housing Funding
• HUD & Continuum of Care (CoC)
• ESG & SSVF (Veteran Funding)
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Individual Donor Strategy
• Fundraising Events
• Building a Donor Pipeline
• Creating a 12-Month Budget

 

 

 

Revenue Models:

 

 

• Per-diem housing
• Service contracts
• Transitional housing grants
• Supportive housing partnerships
• Faith-based funding

 

 

 

Deliverables:

 

 

✔ Grant Readiness Checklist

✔ Sample Operating Budget

✔ Donor Tracking Sheet

✔ Sponsorship Pitch Deck Outline

 

 

 

 

🏠 WEEK 4: Housing Model & Operations

 

 

 

Theme: From Paper to Property

 

 

 

Topics:

 

 

• Renting vs Owning Property
• Zoning & Local Housing Laws
• Occupancy & Safety Standards
• Creating House Rules
• Intake & Screening Process
• Staffing & Volunteers
• Case Management Structure
• Partnerships with:
  
• VA
• Hospice
• CoCs
• Mental Health Providers
• IDD Waiver Brokers

 

 

 

Deliverables:

 

 

✔ Housing Intake Form

✔ Resident Agreement Template

✔ House Rules Template

✔ Staffing Structure Outline

 

 

 

 

📈 WEEK 5: Referral Pipelines & Community Partnerships

 

 

 

Theme: Fill Your Beds Ethically & Strategically

 

 

 

Topics:

 

 

• How to Get on Referral Lists
• HMIS Access
• Partnering with:
  
• VA Case Managers
• SSVF Providers
• Hospice Agencies
• Homeless Coalitions
• Behavioral Health Facilities
• How to Pitch Your Housing Program
• Building Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

 

 

 

Deliverables:

 

 

✔ Referral Partnership Script

✔ MOU Template

✔ Outreach Email Script

✔ Referral Tracking System

 

 

 

 

📊 WEEK 6: Scaling, Sustainability & Legacy

 

 

 

Theme: From Startup to Impact Machine

 

 

 

Topics:

 

 

• Measuring Impact
• Grant Reporting
• Annual Reports
• Building a Volunteer Program
• Expanding to Multiple Properties
• Merging Nonprofit + For-Profit Model (Your signature hybrid play 🔥)
• Exit Strategy & Leadership Development
• Preparing for Board Growth

 

 

 

Capstone Project:

 

 

Students submit:

 

• Full Nonprofit Housing Blueprint
• 12-Month Action Plan
• Funding Strategy Plan
• Community Partnership Map

 

 

 

Graduation:

 

 

✔ Certificate of Completion

✔ Nonprofit Housing Startup Toolkit

✔ Access to Private Alumni Network

 

 

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