Happy Wednesday!

For this week’s Wednesdays with Wodline I wanted to share a FEW essentials to include in your non-profit organization’s business plan.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

• Purpose
• Mission Statement
• Objectives
• About the Founder(s)
• Why is your non-profit organization needed?

Tip: Include facts and statistics

• What makes your non-profit organization unique?

SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

• Detailed description of the EACH service and/or program your organization will provide

Tip: If there are fees associated with the services or programs, be sure to include them.

MARKETING PLAN

• Detailed description of your organization's target market
• Demographics of your organization’s target market
• Detailed description of your marketing strategy (i.e. website, social media, advertising, brochures, etc.)

OPERATIONAL PLAN

• Detailed description of where, when, and how your organization will operate

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

• Detailed description of how your organization will be managed (i.e. Executive Director, Board, etc.)
• Detailed description of the role, responsibilities, and qualifications of your Board

Note: This information can be taken from your organization’s Bylaws

• Detailed description of the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and salary of your organization’s staff and volunteers

FINANCIAL PLAN

• Detailed 5-year financial plan including all of your projected expenses and revenues

I hope these few essentials will help you prepare to start your non-profit organization.

Happy Business Planning!

Your girl,

Wodline