The Online Academy To
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit
Private 1:1 Coaching Available and
Taking Applications Now for Nonprofit Academy
Tutorial videos, templates, a strategic plan, and more are included
The Online Academy To
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit
Private 1:1 Coaching Available and
Taking Applications Now for Nonprofit Academy
Tutorial videos, templates, a strategic plan, and more are included
There Is Hope.
You Can Start & Grow Your Nonprofit Today!
  • Overcome the overwhelm of starting your nonprofit and start walking through the process with a team you can trust.
  • Finally help the underserved population that so desperately needs your help.
  • Leave a legacy of life change behind that will impact generations to come.
  • Diversify your fundraising, so you don’t have to worry about the ups and downs in the market.
  • Take action and let's start your new nonprofit!
What You Can Expect
Nonprofit Academy Includes: Video tutorials, templates and job description samples, direct access to a team of nonprofit experts, a strategic plan, support creating your fundraising plan, and more.
Module 1
S - Storytelling
Creating a Vision That Others Want to Follow
Your vision statement is the basis for your organization's stability. Learn actionable steps you can take to create a compelling vision including:
  • A Vision Statement: What is it and how to write one with less than 10 words
  • A Mission Statement: Communicate what you do in a concise statement
  • Your Founder Story: How did your organization start and why should others join you
You’ll finish this module with a completed vision statement, mission statement, and a compelling founder story to share why your organizations exists.
Module 2
T - Team Building
The Secret To Building Your First Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteer Team
With your vision in good shape, the next step is to bring on a group of individuals who will partner with you through the launch of your organization. In this module, you’ll learn:
  • Who should be on your board
  • The most effective way to recruit your first board members
  • How to recruit and retain your first staff members and program volunteers who will carry out your organization's mission
You’ll finish this module with everything you need to recruit your first board of directors, first staff members, and first program volunteers.
Module 3
A - Action Plan
Creating Your Nonprofit Business Plan
Your nonprofit business plan is the roadmap and compass for your entire organization. Together, we'll outline your:
  • Organizational Structure
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising Strategy
  • Operational Plans
  • Key Programs and Services
  • and more!
You’ll finish this module with a completed business plan to guide your leadership team (board, staff, and volunteers) through the next 3-5 years..
Module 4
R - Raising Funds
Raising Startup Funds
The secret to strong nonprofit organizations is to learn how to raise funds. In this module, you’ll learn:
  • The FREEDOM process used by successful organizations around the world
  • How to diversify the funds you receive
  • How to secure your first gifts with or without your 501(c)(3) status
You’ll finish this module with your fundraising plan for the next 18 months.
Module 5
T - Tell the World
Sharing Your Nonprofit With The World
For many, the goal is not to SAY you started a nonprofit, the goal is to actually make a difference with your new nonprofit. In this module, you’ll learn:
  • How to let people know your nonprofit exists
  • How to get free media attention
  • The best way to promote your programs and services
You’ll finish this module with a promotional plan and a road map to get there.
About Your Coaches
Mary Valloni
Nonprofit Academy Coach
Mary Valloni is a highly accomplished nonprofit coach, consultant, author, and speaker with a successful track record of helping organizations get started, achieve their financial goals, and make a positive impact in their communities and around the world.

With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Mary has worked with a wide range of clients, providing strategic advice and expert guidance on a variety of issues including board development, fundraising, and organizational effectiveness. Mary has held senior positions at several leading nonprofit organizations including the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics and the ALS Association where she gained a wealth of experience in the field.

Mary is the award-winning author of the book, Fundraising Freedom, the co-founder of Fully Funded Academy and the co-founder of Nonprofit Academy.

Tim Needham
Nonprofit Academy Coach
Tim Needham is a seasoned nonprofit coach, a nonprofit executive director, and the co-founder of Nonprofit Academy. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work.

Before entering the nonprofit world, Tim served in the United States Navy, where he was deployed twice during the Iraq War. He then completed his education at Liberty University and became a youth pastor, but it wasn't until he began working for a street outreach program that he discovered his passion for helping the homeless and at-risk youth in St. Louis, Missouri.

In 2017, Tim started his nonprofit organization, Restoration House STL, which has since made a significant impact in the city of St. Louis, serving over 4,000 at-risk youth last year alone. As an avid supporter of various charities across the United States, Tim has served on the Board of Directors for Living Faith Christian Academy and actively supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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1:1 Private Coaching
  • 1:1 Private Coaching is for someone interested in starting up their nonprofit, but want to go at their own pace with private access to a coach.
  • 1:1 Private Coaching Includes:
Access to the 5-module course curriculum and templates
  • Private coaching calls twice a month with Mary and Tim to go at your own pace
Current up-to-date material on what's working and what's not
  • Design and implement your custom strategic plan with Mary and Tim guiding you every step of the way
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Nonprofit Academy
  • Nonprofit Academy is for someone interested in growing an established nonprofit organization; someone who needs coaching to take their organization to the next level, but also wants access to a community of other nonprofit leaders who are growing their organizations to guide them through the process.
  • Nonprofit Academy Includes:
Access to the 5-module course curriculum and templates
  • Group coaching calls twice a month with Mary, Tim and our experts as your guide
Access to a community of nonprofit entrepreneurs who are on the same journey to grow their nonprofit organization
  • Current up-to-date material on what's working and what's not
Specialized coaching to create your Strategic Plan
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Your Free Resources from Tim & Mary
We've prepared a list of the biggest mistakes that every startup nonprofit should avoid. You can also watch our most recent webinar.
If you have any questions, please email: support@startandgrowyournonprofit.com
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