Willie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT

What Your Nonprofit Board Should Actually Be Doing

Published on: 01/08/2025

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “What exactly should my board be doing?”—you’re not alone. Too many nonprofit founders assemble a board because it’s legally required… and then leave them with nothing meaningful to do. But let me be real with you: Your board should be your backbone—not just a formality. When you activate your board the right way, they become multipliers of your mission. When you don’t, they become dead weight.

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What Does It Really Cost to Start (and Keep Running) a Nonprofit?

Willie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT

Published on: 25/07/2025

You’ve got the mission. You’ve got the vision. But do you have the budget? Starting a nonprofit is about more than heart and hustle—it’s about having the resources to do the work. And if you don’t understand the costs upfront, you’re setting yourself up for stress and struggle down the road.

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Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Nonprofit (And Why It Matters)

Willie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT

Published on: 18/07/2025

You’ve got the passion, the vision, and maybe even a small team ready to bring your nonprofit idea to life. But before you launch that first program or collect your first donation, there’s a critical decision you need to make: How will your nonprofit be legally structured?

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Starting a Nonprofit: Your First 5 Steps Toward Building Real Impact

Willie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT

Published on: 11/07/2025

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