Am I Ready? 10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Nonprofit

What You Need to Know Before You File Any Paperwork

Hi! I’m Kimberly O’Neil, an award-winning professor, social innovator, and entrepreneur. Throughout my career I have spent more than 25 years working in local governments and the nonprofit sector throughout the United States, and have created initiatives that have raised more than $20 million in revenue.

These days, however, you can find me mentoring and training new social innovators and nonprofit professionals. I’m proud to say my many clients and mentees are excelling in their organizations and nonprofit sector. It’s hard work, but with proper guidance they are far exceeding their own expectations.

I know there are many more innovators and professionals around the country who I can help!

….Are you one of them?

Are you one of the many do gooders in the community who think starting a nonprofit is the answer?

While it is admirable to want to launch a nonprofit organization, there are SO MANY things that you need to consider before moving in that direction.

Join me for my course “Am I Ready? 10 Things to Consider Before Launching a Nonprofit” where I will provide you with the tips and information you need to decide if this is the right direction for you.

In this course you will learn:

      • 4 Core Areas of Responsibility for New Nonprofit Leaders
      • Important Areas of Regulation and Compliance
      • Understanding the Problem and Need of Your Mission
      • The Non-Negotiable Foundation of Nonprofit Operations
      • Why Mission Driven Solutions and Impact Are Keys to Success

Trust me - you do not want to miss this class! Let me help you get #NonprofitLaunchReady!



Your Instructor


Kimberly O'Neil, MPA, MA, CPM
Kimberly O'Neil, MPA, MA, CPM

Kimberly O’Neil is an award-winning nonprofit consultant, professor, and social impact leader with over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. As the CEO of Giving Blueprint and the founder of Cause Studio, Kimberly has dedicated her career to empowering nonprofit leaders to build capacity, improve governance, and strengthen compliance with industry standards.


Her extensive background includes serving as the youngest African-American female city manager in the United States, where she generated over $20 million for community initiatives and influenced key policy decisions. Kimberly’s expertise lies in developing innovative methods to build scalable and sustainable social impact organizations, fostering long-standing relationships, and supporting culturally diverse communities.


Kimberly is also a graduate professor of public administration, facilitating coursework in public policy and nonprofit management and leadership. She is a Licensed Nonprofit Consultant through the Standards for Excellence Institute. Currently, she is a doctoral student at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, where she is working on a Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Studies.


Kimberly is a sought-after speaker and educator known for her heartfelt and engaging approach to teaching. She is committed to making quality training accessible to nonprofit leaders, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to drive positive change within their communities.


Course Curriculum


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