104: Make Your Startup Nonprofit Lean, Impactful, and Financially Stable - Interview with Katherine Kreuchauf, On Point Philanthropy

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Meet me in...Delaware! for my TEDx Talk in October! Remember Your Mission and Put In the Work In this episode we talk with Katherine Kreuchauf about Lean Nonprofit Startups. What does that mean exactly? We learn that a successful nonprofit requires not only a heart for a cause, but thoughtful action, quick adjustments, and valuable investments. Katherine shares so many wonderful pieces of advice for how to focus on your mission and be successful in making a lasting impact. We cover: Should you start a nonprofit? The value of pivoting What it looks like to be a lean nonprofit Picking the right board members 5 skills a nonprofit needs Challenge Question: What’s one tip from Kathy that you can begin implementing in your nonprofit this week? I'd love to hear it! or . And if you need more support, join me on the already and let's get you moving! If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at . The world needs you out there making a difference! Meet Katherine Kreuchauf An award winning professional in philanthropy, Katherine Kreuchauf focuses on supporting nonprofit and foundation leaders and continues her commitment to strengthening nonprofit boards, fundraising, and effective programming. Before forming OnPoint Philanthropic Consulting, she led The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation for 12 years. Prior to that she headed a local United Way for 11 years as well as a health-related nonprofit organization. Connect with Katherine: www.onpointphilanthropy.com - Check out the webinar on her Resources page Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? If you’re ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, “” People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn’t as far as they thought. Let’s figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world. If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the . The world needs you. Resources Mentioned: Book: Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: Take the Quiz: Social: Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: