The #1 Mistake Non-Profits Make
… is not running the organization like a business.
You didn’t start your non-profit because you woke up one morning and said, “I want to run a business”.
You started your non-profit because you woke up one morning and answered a calling to serve, to help people, to change lives, and to make your community better.
In order to make the impact we know you want to make, we need to couple your passion with strategic business principles and planning so you can serve more.
Serve More
Structure in your organization positions you to serve more people and make a bigger impact.
Structure BEFORE Service
Are you operating in the space on the left?
We know… you want to serve as many people as possible and make as big of an impact in your community and on this planet as possible.
The fact is, you have to structure your organizqation for the exposure, the donors, the community partners and the volunteers BEFORE you actually begin serving anyone. Otherwise, your presence and the community’s experience is inconsistent.
Inconsistent experiences means inconsistent funding.
Getting clear on how to structure the organization means that you can create the consistency you need to generate the funds you need to SERVE MORE.
Running your non-profit like a business means you have a plan for the key components of the organization. It also means that you have a plan for leading those efforts. You (or a faithful few) should not be doing everything in your organization. Others would be more inclined to help or to partner with your organization if they could immediately identify a path in which they could align themselves.
Here are the major areas our Serve More programs focus on:
STRUCTURE
We create your success model. The exact annual system you will use.
Your Strategy
FUNDRAISING
We create paths to consistent income and partnerships.
How to Make Money
MARKETING
We develop a strategy to reach and engage with the community.
Creating Relationships
VOLUNTEERS
We develop clear roles, responsibilities and evaluation criteria.
Leading Your Team
Consistent Structure
Consistency behind the scenes create consistency in the way you show up in your community.
Consistent Results
When you show up consistently, people begin to have a reliable experience. When people can clearly see what you stand for AND feel the heart behind it, they are more likely to sponsor your events, assist with your programs and even become donors.
Without the sturcture in place, you’re likely going to continue experiencing:
Inconsistent Funding
Why you have inconsisent funding:
1. There is too much emphasis on one time giving.
2. Your ask is too broad and generic. People want to understand exactly where their money is going.
Low Attendance at Events
Why your events are not packed:
1. You’re not reaching enough people with your marketing efforts.
2. You’re not reaching the right people through your community partnerships.
High Volunteer Turnover
Why Volunteers Don’t Stick Around:
1. They don’t understand how they and their skills fit.
2. They get burned out quickly because you don’t have enough support to run your programs.
HI! I’m Ammie. I’ve been helping non-profits create organizational structure and fundraise for over 20 years.
I started Larek Point as a consulting firm for small businesses. As I became more engaged with the community and local non-profit organizations, I quickly learned that non-profits were unnecessarily struggling. Every organization needs the same principles and structure that I was helping businesses implement.
My efforts in the community were recognized with a Business Woman of the Year nomination with the Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
My career has afforded me incredible opportunities like leading the Small Business Chamber in Savannah, Georgia. The board and I completely rebranded the organization, doubled it’s membership and partnered with the City of Savannah to host the city’s first Big Business Symposium. We were able to impact the way small businesses and new non-profit organizations were positioning themselves for growth. It is one of my favorite business experiences.
I’ve helped organize events that raised over $100K in one day. I’ve even fundraised for large organizations like the American Cancer Society; building 14 teams that raised over $200K.
One of the all-time coolest experiences of my career was sharing the stage to teach marketing with the likes of Google, Forbes, SalesForce and Starbucks.
This is your chance to utilize my international business experience and the Larek Point team to grow your non-profit.
Imagine:
Creating community partners that work with your organization all year long, not just sponsor one-time events.
Our Four (4) Part Success System
Our four (4) part success system gives you all of the tools you need to build structure, attract the right people, increase donations and SERVE MORE.
A full day, private strategy session. We spend an entire day together mapping out your success strategy for the next year and beyond.
Strategy Session
A full day, private strategy session for your entire board of directors. We’ll align your mission with revenue generating activities and key focus areas for your team.
Monthly Workshops
Your success is determined by your ability to continue to learn and implement. Your team is invited to attend monthly workshops to help you stengthen weak areas.
Quarterly Planning Sessions
We meet quarterly to align each quarter to your annual goals. We track what’s working, what’s not working and plan for adjustments.
Digital Learning Center
All training videos, resources, worksheets, and reference material from the monthly workshops are available to your team 24/7.
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