Guided Start · Pilot offer

A clear written plan for your next nonprofit steps.

Already read the guides but still feel overwhelmed? Get help organizing your startup tasks into a practical roadmap you can work through at your own pace.

$149 one time. Written support by email. No scheduled call required.

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This opens an email inquiry, not a checkout. Availability, scope, and delivery date are confirmed before payment. Document-package access and government fees are separate.

What the $149 pilot includes

  1. A short written intake. Tell us your state, your idea, and the steps you have already completed.
  2. A startup task roadmap. Receive an organized checklist based on your reported progress, with links to relevant official instructions and Start Your Cause resources.
  3. A records and information checklist. See the information to gather for your board, document tools, and conversations with professional advisers.
  4. One follow-up email exchange. Send one consolidated set of questions about using the roadmap within 14 days of delivery.

How it works

Email a brief description of where you are stuck. We confirm whether the request fits this educational planning service, what is included, and a delivery date. If you choose to proceed, payment instructions are provided after that confirmation. Your roadmap is delivered by email.

Who it is for

First-time founders who want help organizing the process and finding the right resources. You remain responsible for your decisions, document review, and filings.

Service boundaries: This is administrative organization and education. It does not include legal or tax advice, legal document review or drafting, determining eligibility for tax exemption, preparing or submitting government applications, or representation. No approval or funding is guaranteed. Questions requiring professional judgment are referred to a licensed attorney or tax professional.

Prefer to work independently?

The DIY Formation Package is $79 for 12 months of document-tool access. Eligible first-time customers can use FOUNDERS49 for the existing introductory offer, subject to its 10-customer limit. Guided Start does not include this package.

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Tell us where you are stuck

A sentence or two is enough to start. Please do not email Social Security numbers, payment details, or sensitive records.

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