Most of us started a nonprofit because something in us cared deeply. A story. A calling. A community need. A moment that changed us. But somewhere after the vision boards and the excitement… we realized running a nonprofit takes more than heart. It takes structure, strategy, systems, and staying power. And that’s usually where the real weight shows up. So now that you’re on the journey, what’s weighing on you most right now? No pressure to explain, but you can in the comments. Just choose what feels true. You’re not alone in this. And you’re in the right room.

I hope everyone is doing well! I wanted to take a poll survey and get some feedback in the comments. So after you answer the poll question, I would like to know from the 501c3’ers, what do you feel like you need in 2026 for your nonprofit? Oh yeah, money cannot be the answer because that’s a given.

Let's make sure your nonprofit is legally compliant as it relates to soliciting. A Charitable Solicitations Act is a state law that requires charities to register with the state before they can solicit donations from the public. These laws aim to ensure transparency and accountability in fundraising by regulating how organizations collect funds and protect the public from fraud. While the specifics vary by state, these acts often require registration, periodic financial reporting, and may impose additional requirements for professional fundraisers or charitable sales promotions. States that do NOT require Charitable Solicitations Registration: - Delaware - Idaho - Indiana - Iowa - Montana - Nebraska - South Dakota - Vermont - Wyoming  Click here to find the department that you must register for, or the PDF is available for download. This is the resource provided by the IRS website.

One of the fun things to do…ok I love it, but you can gather a volunteer(s) to help design your social media posts. Older youth up to 21 or so are great with this. Especially, leading up to GivingTuesday. Add a little ChatGPT and you have your content. Remember, you can batch produce and have 30 days worth of post in no time. My point is, use your FREE Canva Pro account. No more excuses. https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/ Well, that leads to another video coming soon!

🗓️ Friday, November 28, 2025 • 7 PM Central Hey Impact Makers! 👋🏾💜 It’s officially time to get your nonprofit ready for the biggest giving day of the year — GivingTuesday! We’re kicking off a focused, powerful 5-Day Mini Fundraising Challenge designed to help you build real momentum, activate your supporters, and raise meaningful funds leading into D-Day: GivingTuesday. 💸 What This Challenge Is: A guided, small-but-mighty Facebook fundraising sprint that helps you: ✅ Verify and optimize your Facebook Page ✅ Set a clear, achievable fundraising goal ✅ Launch your mini fundraiser for the GivingTuesday window ✅ Build real engagement using storytelling and visibility ✅ Go LIVE or post quick videos each day ✅ Show up consistently — so donors do the same 🔥 The Purpose: GivingTuesday is D-Day — your fundraising launchpad. Everything we do in the challenge leads up to that moment. By the time Tuesday arrives, you’ll be confident, visible, and ready to welcome donations. 📆 What You’ll Do Each Day: Each day, you’ll complete 1–2 small actions that move your fundraiser forward. You will also post your progress in the classroom section for the specific day and record a short video or LIVE stream to share your journey with your audience. No perfection. Just presence. No overwhelm. Just momentum. 💬 Ready to Raise Funds for GivingTuesday? Drop “I’m in!” below if you’re joining us Friday night at 7 PM CT. It all starts here! Let’s make this your most confident and impactful GivingTuesday yet. 💜💚 — Miss Cathy