Some of the most entrepreneurial people we know measure their success in terms of societal impact rather than profit. We'll work with you to put your ideas on the ground in a new nonprofit organization, citizens group, website, or project. We also work with community economic development initiatives such as cooperatives and community land trusts, which often combine for-profit and nonprofit aspects.

Startup Services for Nonprofits and other Social Organizations include:

Concept evaluation

Organization and business model design and development that aligns with your mission, philosophy, and goals

Innovative business models to help non-profit organizations become self-sustaining

Design and setup of new nonprofits, co-ops, and other social ventures

Business, marketing, and membership plan assistance

Website design and development

Communication, management, and decision-making tools

Fundraising and capital campaign planning, training, and assistance

Networking and shared learning

Sample clients and projects

SEED Hope — Concept development, organizational design and formation for this new nongovernmental organization that supports whole community development through the vehicles of education, environmental and cultural respect, community economic development, social enterprise, and appropriate technology.

Butte Silver Bow Arts Foundation — Assistance with business and marketing plans and fundraising; evolution of arts and education-based community economic development projects; board of directors development and entrepreneur coaching for this regional arts foundation

Start-up international mental health nonprofit — Concept evaluation and development, incorporation and nonprofit status assistance, website and e-commerce development, and fundraising assistance

Women's Voices for the Earth — Assistance with organizational design and formation, establishment of consensus decision-making process and member training

Community Land Trust Investment Fund — Concept development for this vehicle to provide private investment for community land trust properties

Three Rivers, a center for community development — Full range of startup services for this innovative, community-governed, model community development corporation (CDC). Also provided startup and support services to dozens of Three Rivers incubator clients.