The Best Ways to Achieve Financial Success as a Nonprofit Leader with Christian LeFer

In this episode, I'm joined by I'm Christian LeFer, the founder and owner of Instant Nonprofit, a company whose mission is to help people become nonprofits by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance required to complete the 501c3 application process without the need for an attorney. Instant Nonprofit’s satisfaction rate is very high because they're not just here to make money, they’re here to help people achieve their goals and dreams. We discuss financial first aid topics including budgeting, paying off debt, and creating a savings plan. We also touch on ways to deal with difficult money situations, such as unplanned expenses or unexpected job loss. I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you achieve your goals as a nonprofit leader. Listen and enjoy!

Key Highlights:

[00:05 - 08:04] Open Segment

Christian shares his background and work.

Christian’s insights on starting and running a nonprofit organization.

The importance of financial planning and management for nonprofits.

[08:04 - 15:38] Providing Structure and Guidance to Nonprofits as They Start-Up

The reasons why it is easy to start a nonprofit and that the key to succeed

Christian breaks down the five stages of the nonprofit life cycle

What people can do when they want to start a nonprofit organization but don’t have the time or resources

 

[15:38 - 23:19] You're Not Just doing This for You, You're Doing it For The Cause

Why nonprofit founders should be kind to themselves and be grateful for the opportunity to help others

Christian discloses a three-step process for starting a nonprofit

What services Instant Nonprofit company offers

How you can inspire, educate and motivate your audience

 

[23:19 - 28:33] The Nonprofit Sector Has a History of Helping Others

The importance of learning about nonprofit work and how to best serve others.

Why teaching people how to achieve success is something people need to hear.

Christian provides motivation for starting a nonprofit by outlining the benefits of doing so

 

 

[28:33 - 29:20] Closing Segment

The different types of stress and how they can impact people's lives.

Ways to reduce or manage stress in order to improve one's overall well-being

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Let’s get connected! 

Website: http://financial1st-aid.com

Email:  [e-mail] 

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/ 

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Key Quotes:

“The five stages of nonprofit growth are inspiration, education, motivation, engagement, and sustainability.” - Christian LeFer

“We all have this hidden potential inside of us that we don't reall know about. We just have to find it and activate it.” - Christian LeFer

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