Module 1
Legal & Governance Foundations
- 501(c)(3) overview and IRS compliance basics
- Articles, bylaws, and board policies
- Board roles vs. founder roles
- Conflict of interest and financial oversight
Deliverable
Governance Checklist Template
Feelanthropy™ Startup Nonprofit Academy
Nonprofit 101 and Fundraising 101 — built for founders who want to do it right the first time.
Ten modules that move an organization from paperwork to predictable revenue. Every module ships with a working template you keep.
- Start-up nonprofits (0–3 years old)
- Founder-led organizations
- Revenue under $750K
- Volunteer-heavy boards
- No formal development staff
Curriculum, part one
Nonprofit 101 — structure + leadership
Module 2
Board Development & Expectations
- What a board member is actually responsible for
- Fundraising expectations framework
- Strategic recruitment and term limits
- Meeting cadence and dashboards
Deliverable
Board Responsibility Agreement Template
Module 3
Financial Basics for Nonprofit Leaders
- Budget vs. cash flow
- Restricted vs. unrestricted funds
- Revenue concentration risk
- Program vs. administrative cost clarity
Deliverable
12-Month Startup Budget Template
Module 4
Strategic Clarity
- Mission vs. vision
- Defining measurable impact
- A simple 12-month strategic roadmap
- How to avoid shiny-object fundraising
Deliverable
1-Page Strategic Plan Template
Curriculum, part two
Fundraising 101 — now we layer in revenue
Module 5
Fundraising Fundamentals
- The four core revenue streams
- Why over-reliance on grants is risky
- Donor lifecycle basics
Deliverable
Revenue Mix Worksheet
Module 6
Donor Psychology & Engagement
- Why people give
- Emotional storytelling and the Funding Follows Feeling principle
- Stewardship before solicitation
- The donor upgrade ladder
Deliverable
Donor Tier Mapping Sheet
Module 7
Major Gifts Basics
- Identifying top prospects
- Cultivation process and how to ask
- Follow-up cadence
- Building founder confidence
Deliverable
Major Gift Conversation Script Library
Module 8
Grant Readiness
- When you're actually ready to apply
- What funders look for
- Basic proposal structure
- Reporting systems
Deliverable
Grant Calendar + Basic Proposal Template
Module 9
Annual Fund Planning
- Setting realistic goals
- Campaign calendar and Giving Tuesday strategy
- Email cadence
- Board involvement plan
Deliverable
12-Month Fundraising Calendar Template
Module 10
Measuring What Matters
- The metrics that actually predict revenue
- Retention, average gift, and donor movement
- Reporting to your board
Deliverable
KPI Dashboard Template
Formats + investment
Four ways to take the Academy.
Self-Paced Digital Course
$497 – $997
Recorded modules, all templates, and two live Q&A calls.
6-Week Live Cohort
$1,500 – $3,000
Weekly 90-minute live sessions, templates, private group, and office hours.
2-Day Intensive
$7,500 – $15,000
Virtual or in-person. Best for founders who want fast clarity.
Startup Accelerator + 90-Day Advisory
$8,000 – $12,000
Full curriculum, revenue plan, forecast, and three months of advisory support.