How To Build Your Nonprofit In Less Time… Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start

Get the ongoing support you need to overcome the two main reasons nonprofits fail in the first year

You are Ready to Get Your Nonprofit Started, But…

figuring out how to start is confusing.

Figuring out how to start is overwhelming. If you’re like most nonprofit founders, you feel like you’ve walked into a foreign world.

You’ve likely said, “I have my 501(c)3! Now what?!?”

You might feel stuck because: 

✔️ You don’t know how to build infrastructure that leads to funding. 

✔️ You’re relying on personal funds because fundraising seems intimidating. 

✔️ You’re focusing on programs, buildings, and grants instead of building sustainability.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But there’s a better way.

The biggest mistake Founders make is they don’t overcome the two reasons nonprofits fail in their first year- 

  • building the infrastructure that leads to funding 
  • being the sole funder.

 

You don’t build infrastructure and funding because you:

  • Don’t know how
  • Want to start doing good in the world
  • Don’t like asking people for money

So… you focus on programs, buildings, and grants because it seems easier than creating the infrastructure that ACTUALLY leads to funding.

You focus on programs because that’s where your passion lies… helping people.

You focus on buildings because you need somewhere to provide your program.

You focus on grants because you’ve been told grants are free money and it means you don’t have to actually ask for money. Grants just seem easier.

You see fundraising as begging and it just doesn’t feel right.

You Need a Clear, Proven Framework to Build a Sustainable Nonprofit

The Founder’s Society is built around the BUILD Framework™, a proven system designed to help nonprofit founders establish strong foundations for long-term sustainability.

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 B – Board Building – Recruit and engage a strong, effective board.

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U – Understanding Strategy – Develop a clear 5-year strategic plan and 1-year tactical plan.

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I – Infrastructure & Operations – Establish the essential policies, procedures, and systems

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L – Launching Marketing & Outreach – Increase visibility through digital strategies.

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D – Development Fundamentals – Build a sustainable fundraising foundation.

Imagine…

✔️ You’re no longer confused about your lack of direction. 

✔️ You’ve stopped worrying about your nonprofit failing in the first year. 

✔️ You have confidence in your leadership and funding strategy. 

✔️ Your nonprofit stands for something bigger than its services.

But Just a Framework and Information are not Enough…

You can read all the books and listen to all the speakers, but simply consuming information doesn’t move the needle forward.

You need to implement what you learn.

To Make Your Nonprofit a Success, You Need…

✔️ A Board Strategy 

✔️ A Clear Strategic Plan 

✔️ Fundraising Skills 

✔️ Strong Internal Infrastructure 

✔️ Marketing & Outreach Tactics

If you’re new to nonprofit creation, this can feel overwhelming. That’s why the BUILD Framework is designed to simplify each step.

Introducing the Founder’s Society Membership

Helping Nonprofit Founders Get to the Doing Much Faster with a Membership That Gets You Implementing, Not Just Learning.

Hi! I’m Alesha Mathis.

The Build a New Nonprofit Framework and the Nonprofit Founder’s Society came from my experience working on a first-year nonprofit’s Board.  At the time, I had worked in nonprofits for eight years in Administration, Fundraising, and Programs. I knew what it took to run a nonprofit and get funding. 

I knew a good foundation in management and fundraising would pay dividends. My opinion was ignored because the majority wanted to do the shiny things instead of rolling up their sleeves and setting the organization up for success. They spent months on the events hamster wheel.

…But without the foundations and systems in place, without a program for donors and funders to donate to- there was not a lot that could be done to raise money.

They would still have to put together a Strategic Plan to get going. They had wasted a lot of time!

After one year, the organization had barely determined who they were, what they wanted to do, or how they were going to do it.

Even sadder, the nonprofit folded six months after I left. They had not built their infrastructure that led to funding and the Founder was still the funder.

I didn’t want it to happen to another Founder or organization so I set out to answer one question: What infrastructure absolutely needs to be implemented in the first year to get funding from individual donors, companies, and eventually grant funders? 

I then took it a step further after talking to hundreds of Founders. They were overwhelmed by all their to-dos. So, I began helping them prioritize their to-dos and focus on the things that will get them serving people in the fastest way possible. 

I created the BUILD Framework™ and the Founder’s Society Membership so nonprofit leaders can have a clear roadmap to funding success.

When You Sign Up, You’ll Have…

✔️ A rock-solid nonprofit plan. 

✔️ Templates, checklists, and training to streamline your work. 

✔️ A clear strategy to build infrastructure and funding. 

✔️ Confidence in your nonprofit’s growth.

Nonprofit Founder’s Society Includes:

  • ✔️ Step-by-Step Guidance for Every Stage of Nonprofit Growth
    Follow a structured path with targeted content that helps you build a sustainable nonprofit, from infrastructure to fundraising and community engagement.

     

    ✔️ Weekly Templates, Checklists & Communication Templates – All Members
    Every week, receive practical, ready-to-use resources that simplify nonprofit management—whether it’s board engagement, fundraising, marketing, or operations. These include checklists, strategy templates, and communication templates for donor outreach, board engagement, and volunteer management.

    ✔️ Mini-Guides & Quick-Action Resources – Standard & Annual Members
    Get exclusive guides that provide deep dives into essential topics like strategic planning, donor stewardship, and infrastructure development.

    ✔️ Quarterly 5-Day Challenges – Annual Members
    Participate in immersive challenges designed to help you implement fundraising and nonprofit growth strategies in just five days. These challenges provide step-by-step guidance, workbooks, and action plans.

    ✔️ Masterclass Replays & Exclusive Training – Standard & Annual Members
    Watch expert-led training sessions that offer actionable insights on leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit sustainability.

    ✔️ Ad-Free Learning Portal for Easy Access – All Members
    Access all membership materials in one organized, ad-free space so you can focus on learning and implementing strategies without distractions.

    Join the Nonprofit Founder’s Society!

    Become a member today and save! 

     “I Don’t Have Time To Add Something Else To My To-Do List!”

    If this is you, then you are exactly the person that needs the Nonprofit Founder’s Society!

    If you’re like most Founders I serve, you are building Business Plans, Googling the policies and procedures asked about in your 990, and are going at it alone. You think you’re doing all the right things. But you feel like you’re spinning your wheels most days because you aren’t making any real progress.

    The problem is you don’t have the right things on your to-do list at the right time. You may not even know what the right things are. You go to Facebook groups and try to find the next to-do but you find five to-dos instead of just THE one next thing. 

    By carving out time to focus on the things that will move you forward instead of all the things you think you need to do, you will get more traction and more done than by trying to do everything all at once. (In the membership, you also have help along the way.)

    “I’m The Sole Funder. All My Extra Money Is Going To The Nonprofit.”

    Wouldn’t you like to break that funding cycle?

    Add a few more donors to carry the burden? The Nonprofit Founder’s Society builds basic fundraising into the membership. It shows you how to ask people for support and helps you grow your donor base- the essential ingredients to funding success.

    Nonprofit Founder’s Society No Nonsense Guarantee

    It’s simple. If you don’t want to be a member anymore for any reason, cancel before your next payment is due and you will not be charged. You’ll get to stay a member until your next payment date.

     

    No strings. No hassles. 

    Still Have Questions? 

    Who is This Not For?

    If you are looking for get funding quick schemes or shortcuts to building your nonprofit, Nonprofit Founder’s Society is not for you. We create nonprofits that cover costs AND build infrastructure- two reasons nonprofits fail. These things take time.

    If you haven’t applied for your tax-exempt status, Nonprofit Founder’s Society is not going to be helpful- yet. The membership assumes you have at least applied for your 501(c)3 when talking about the next steps.

    How Long Do I Get This Membership Pricing?

    You will receive this Member pricing as long as you remain in good standing. If you decide to leave the membership and return at a later date, you will pay the current membership rates.

    What Do I Get When I Sign Up?

    You will get immediate access to the Nonprofit Founder’s Society website and all materials available for your membership tier.

    What If I Don’t Have My 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Status Yet?

    If you haven’t applied for your tax-exempt status, Nonprofit Founder’s Society is not going to be helpful- yet. The membership assumes you have at least applied for your 501(c)3 when talking about the next steps.

    What Is The Refund Policy?

    There are no refunds but you can cancel at any time. If you don’t want to be a member anymore for any reason, cancel before your next payment is due and you will not be charged. You’ll get to stay a member until your next payment date.

     

    No strings. No hassles. 

    What Is The Process For Signing Up?

    Click the button below the payment option you want. Fill out the form and submit. It’s that easy.

    What Happens After I Sign Up?

    You will get a confirmation email and login information to the website. Go to the website and dive in.

    What are the Membership Terms and Conditions?

    You can read the Terms and Conditions in it’s entirety here.

    One Last Note from Me…

    I look forward to getting to know you through the membership and helping you build your life-changing nonprofit. It always excites me to see the transformation and those little moments when all the frustrations are worth it because everything just clicks into place.

    Alesha