“That is NOT going to happen.” The reality is grant funds are highly sought after, and there just isn’t enough money to go around. If you want to be successful, you must have a plan. Think about it, if you were going to open up a retail store or a Subway franchise, there is no way you’d go into that endeavor without a plan. First and foremost you’d have an official business plan (including a budget) to show to investors and lending institutions. Second, you’d have some money set aside for initial start- up costs, and finally, you’d have employees identified and a plan to pay them. So, it should not be any different to start up a nonprofit organization. Unfortunately, the majority of people starting a nonprofit organization do so with very little preparation and no plan for success. Running a successful nonprofit organization requires more than just a good idea and a heart to serve. It starts there, but it requires so much work! I don’t want to discourage anybody from starting a nonprofit organization; I just want you to do it right so you’ll be set up for success. Greater Vision Consulting can help you with that. We’re offering a FREE introductory workshop: “So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit”. Get more information on this workshop as well as our other services at www.greatervisionconsulting.com.  I hope you found this blog helpful and I hope you’ll continue to follow me!]]>

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