Nonprofit Startup
Starting a Nonprofit the Right Way
You have a powerful idea to change the world. We have the expertise to make it reality.
As a nonprofit founder, you're driven by passion and purpose. You see problems in your community and can't wait to solve them. But transforming that vision into a real, thriving nonprofit corporation? That's where many mission-driven leaders like you get stuck.
Starting a nonprofit involves more than filing paperwork. Before you move forward, it’s important to understand whether a nonprofit is the right structure, how your board will work, what your startup costs may be, and which decisions today could create problems later.
Your next step to success: the Nonprofit Strategy Session
Meet with Meghan, Firm Manager and Startup Specialist, to explore your vision, get your questions answered, and make a plan for the way forward.
Plus, you get FREE access to our exclusive online course just for nonprofit founders! Complete the course before your session to get the most out of your session.
What To Expect for your Strategy Session
You'll meet with Meghan Heitkamp, Firm Manager and Startup Specialist, on Zoom for a one hour strategy meeting. Together, you'll explore your vision for the nonprofit, get your questions answered, walk through the nonprofit startup, and make a game plan for the road ahead.
What our nonprofit founders have to say
Nonprofit startups succeed when they get started strong.
You're passionate, entrepreneurial, and ready to make an impact RIGHT NOW. We’ll match your energy and keep you on track with the practical guidance you need to turn your vision into a thriving nonprofit.
How We Work Together
You might have noticed, Birken Law isn’t like other law firms. We care about you as a person AND as a professional, and we’re invested in making sure that the nonprofit startup succeeds.
The Nonprofit Strategy Session is your first step to make your nonprofit a success. You'll leave the meeting with your questions answered a clear vision for how to move forward.
After the session, you'll have the choice to work with Birken Law Office through your entire startup journey and beyond. You can join innovative legal program just for nonprofit startups(opens in new tab), and we'll guide you through the entire process of building a strong, thriving nonprofit.
Have questions? We have answers! Schedule a free 15-minute call with our New Client Guide anytime.
Want to get to know us more first?
Check out our podcast: Charity Therapy!
We put together a YouTube playlist of our favorite podcast episodes for founders starting out. Listen to get to know Jess Birken and Meghan Heitkamp – plus you’ll hear the kind of advice our clients get.
