Starting a Nonprofit: 9 Questions Funders Will Ask You

Starting a nonprofit and wondering how to attract funders? Make sure you have good answers to these questions. #Nonprofit #Fundraising #Nonprofits

When I first started a nonprofit organization and pitched my ideas to potential funders, donors, and grant foundations, I often heard them ask the same questions over and over again. I quickly realized I needed to have a solid plan, which included great answers to those questions, if I was going to be taken seriously while fundraising for my nonprofit.

Some of the mistakes I made when I first started prevented my nonprofit organization from growing faster than it could have! In this video I talk through 9 common nonprofit fundraising questions I’ve heard time and time again and share insights into the minds of the funders asking these questions so you can craft your plans and responses - and raise the money you need to make an impact!

Hope this helps!

// CHAPTERS

00:00 Getting Started
02:44 Funder Questions 1-4: Related to your structure and impacts
12:21 Funder Questions 5-9: Related to your values, ethics, and collaboration

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// MORE ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event or interested in consulting for your nonprofit? Reach out: https://ambermsmith.com/

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