Hey there, Changemaker!
Not too long ago, I was selling t-shirts out of the trunk of my car, determined to fund my efforts to combat domestic violence and make a difference in the world. Fast forward, and I've raised over a million dollars for domestic violence advocacy, turning my small initiative into an international movement.
What's my secret? There's no magic wand—just real, actionable strategies that work. I've taken all the lessons learned (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and poured them into this eCourse designed just for committed leaders like you.
This comprehensive program is more than just training—it's your step-by-step guide to:
Building a Solid Foundation: Learn how to establish a strong organizational structure that attracts support.
Mastering Fundraising Strategies: Discover the techniques to secure donations, grants, and sponsorships.
Scaling Your Impact: Understand how to grow your nonprofit from grassroots to global influence.
Overcoming Obstacles: Gain insights into tackling common challenges faced by nonprofit leaders.
Creating Sustainable Change: Develop programs that make a lasting difference in the communities you serve.
What Nonprofits Are Saying
"Participating in this eCourse has been incredibly beneficial for Centro de la Familia. The course provided us with invaluable resources, including strategies for diversifying revenue streams, strengthening social media campaigns, and creating a sustainable nonprofit model. Kristen's expertise and guidance were evident throughout, and the tools we gained will continue to support our mission of empowering and uplifting the community. We are truly grateful for the scholarship opportunity and for Kristen's dedication to helping organizations like ours thrive."
— Centro de la Familia
"Kristen Faith and The Nonprofit Makeover are the nonprofit industry best kept secret. Highly recommend!"
— Jackie’s WAR
"It was wonderful to work with Kristen who has so much experience. The information we learned will help to catapult our organization to the next level. Kristen is not only educated in this area but passionate about the work that nonprofits do in their communities."
— StandUP Survivor
Learn How to Grow Your Grassroots Nonprofit into a Million Dollar Mission
Are you passionate about your cause but find yourself struggling with:
Limited Funding: Wondering how to secure consistent and sustainable donations?
Lack of Visibility: Feeling unheard in a crowded nonprofit landscape?
Resource Overload: Wearing too many hats with too few resources?
Donor Engagement: Struggling to build lasting relationships with supporters?
Scaling Challenges: Unsure how to expand your impact sustainably?
You're not alone! These are common hurdles that many nonprofits face. But imagine if you had a proven roadmap to overcome these challenges and elevate your organization to new heights.
Welcome to a transformative program designed specifically for purpose-driven leaders like you. This isn't just another course—it's a comprehensive guide crafted from real-world experience of turning a grassroots initiative into a multi-million-dollar movement.
Why This Program Will Change Everything
Actionable Strategies: Learn the exact steps I took to raise over a million dollars domestic violence without any experience.
Powerful Messaging: Craft a compelling message that resonates with donors, volunteers, and the communities you serve.
Sustainable Growth: Develop systems that not only boost funding but also ensure long-term impact.
Expert Guidance: Receive support from someone who's been in your shoes and knows the path forward.
Community Support: Join a network of like-minded changemakers committed to making a difference.
I'm excited to embark on this journey with you, turning your passion into powerful, lasting change. Together, we'll navigate the path to success, overcoming challenges and celebrating victories along the way.
Welcome to the beginning of your nonprofit's transformation.
Let's get started!
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Lesson 1: Getting Started
Two of the biggest challenges nonprofits face is fundraising and sustainability. The Nonprofit University teaches community leaders how to raise money using social media without writing grants, mailers, advertisements, or events.
Two of the biggest challenges nonprofits face is fundraising and sustainability. The Nonprofit University teaches community leaders how to raise money using social media without writing grants, mailers, advertisements, or events.
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Lesson 2: Nonprofit Essentials
Discover the essentials of running a successful nonprofit organization. This section covers everything key fundamentals on how to recruit, manage, and maintain volunteers. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to make a meaningful impact and drive your mission forward. Perfect for nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers seeking to enhance their effectiveness and sustainability.
Discover the essentials of running a successful nonprofit organization. This section covers everything key fundamentals on how to recruit, manage, and maintain volunteers. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to make a meaningful impact and drive your mission forward. Perfect for nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers seeking to enhance their effectiveness and sustainability.
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Lesson 3: The Secrets to Building an All-Star Team
Unlock the secrets to building an all-star team that drives success. This section reveals proven strategies for attracting top talent, fostering collaboration, and creating a winning culture.
Unlock the secrets to building an all-star team that drives success. This section reveals proven strategies for attracting top talent, fostering collaboration, and creating a winning culture.
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Lesson 4: Recruiting an All-Star Volunteer Team
Learn how to recruit an all-star volunteer team that propels your organization forward. This section offers expert insights on finding passionate volunteers, effective onboarding, and fostering long-term commitment. Perfect for nonprofit leaders, volunteer coordinators, and community organizers dedicated to building a motivated and impactful volunteer workforce.
Learn how to recruit an all-star volunteer team that propels your organization forward. This section offers expert insights on finding passionate volunteers, effective onboarding, and fostering long-term commitment. Perfect for nonprofit leaders, volunteer coordinators, and community organizers dedicated to building a motivated and impactful volunteer workforce.
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Lesson 5: Technology Training
Enhance your skills with our comprehensive technology training course. Covering the latest tools and trends, this section equips you with the knowledge to leverage technology effectively in your personal and professional life. Ideal for anyone looking to stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world.
Enhance your skills with our comprehensive technology training course. Covering the latest tools and trends, this section equips you with the knowledge to leverage technology effectively in your personal and professional life. Ideal for anyone looking to stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world.
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Lesson 6: How to Manage a Team Virtually
Master the art of managing a team virtually with this insightful section. Learn effective techniques, digital collaboration tools, and strategies to maintain productivity and morale in a remote work environment.
Master the art of managing a team virtually with this insightful section. Learn effective techniques, digital collaboration tools, and strategies to maintain productivity and morale in a remote work environment.
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Lesson 7: Recognizing Volunteers & Tackling Nonprofit Burnout
Volunteers are the heart and soul of any nonprofit organization. Their dedication, passion, and tireless efforts are what make our mission possible. Recognizing and appreciating these invaluable individuals is crucial for maintaining a motivated and engaged volunteer base.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of any nonprofit organization. Their dedication, passion, and tireless efforts are what make our mission possible. Recognizing and appreciating these invaluable individuals is crucial for maintaining a motivated and engaged volunteer base.
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Lesson 8: How to Build a Compelling Online Presence
In this lesson, we empower nonprofits to create a powerful digital footprint. Learn how to craft a visually appealing and consistent brand, optimize your website for engagement, and harness the power of social media to connect with your audience. This lesson provides actionable strategies to ensure your nonprofit stands out online and effectively communicates its mission to inspire action and support.
In this lesson, we empower nonprofits to create a powerful digital footprint. Learn how to craft a visually appealing and consistent brand, optimize your website for engagement, and harness the power of social media to connect with your audience. This lesson provides actionable strategies to ensure your nonprofit stands out online and effectively communicates its mission to inspire action and support.
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Lesson 9: The Art of Creating Content for Nonprofits
In the lesson "The Art of Creating Content for Nonprofits," you'll dive into the essential techniques for crafting content that truly resonates with your audience. You'll learn how to engage supporters, raise awareness, and drive action through thoughtfully designed content. This lesson will equip you with the tools to make your message impactful and your mission heard.
In the lesson "The Art of Creating Content for Nonprofits," you'll dive into the essential techniques for crafting content that truly resonates with your audience. You'll learn how to engage supporters, raise awareness, and drive action through thoughtfully designed content. This lesson will equip you with the tools to make your message impactful and your mission heard.
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Lesson 10: Building Bridges: Steps Towards Strategic Partnerships for Nonprofits
In the lesson "Building Bridges: Steps Towards Strategic Partnerships for Nonprofits," you'll discover how to strategically position your nonprofit to save on PR costs while boosting visibility and impact. This lesson delves into the RISE Method, teaching you how to showcase your impact with solid data, highlight your work through testimonials, and share compelling stories that connect on a personal and emotional level.
In the lesson "Building Bridges: Steps Towards Strategic Partnerships for Nonprofits," you'll discover how to strategically position your nonprofit to save on PR costs while boosting visibility and impact. This lesson delves into the RISE Method, teaching you how to showcase your impact with solid data, highlight your work through testimonials, and share compelling stories that connect on a personal and emotional level.
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Lesson 11: Maximizing Impact: Leveraging Celebrity Influence for Nonprofit Success
In this lesson, we're diving into how to leverage the influence of celebrities to amplify your nonprofit's impact. You'll explore why celebrity endorsements matter, go through a pre-endorsement checklist to ensure you're ready, learn how to make meaningful connections, and discover the different types of celebrity involvement that can elevate your cause. Get ready to harness star power for your mission!
In this lesson, we're diving into how to leverage the influence of celebrities to amplify your nonprofit's impact. You'll explore why celebrity endorsements matter, go through a pre-endorsement checklist to ensure you're ready, learn how to make meaningful connections, and discover the different types of celebrity involvement that can elevate your cause. Get ready to harness star power for your mission!
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Lesson 12: Web Basics 101: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Nonprofit
In the "Web Basics 101" lesson, you'll learn the essentials of creating a professional and effective online presence for your nonprofit. We’ll cover key topics like website hosting, choosing the right domain name, and crafting compelling copy. You'll also explore the importance of slugs, consistent branding, and optimizing your site with negative space and web speed. By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped to build a website that not only looks great but also drives your mission forward.
In the "Web Basics 101" lesson, you'll learn the essentials of creating a professional and effective online presence for your nonprofit. We’ll cover key topics like website hosting, choosing the right domain name, and crafting compelling copy. You'll also explore the importance of slugs, consistent branding, and optimizing your site with negative space and web speed. By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped to build a website that not only looks great but also drives your mission forward.
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Lesson 13: The Secret to Raising Money on Autopilot
In the lesson "The Secret to Raising Money on Autopilot," you'll uncover the strategies that allow your nonprofit to generate consistent funding with strategic hands-on effort. Learn how to create passive income streams that keep the funds flowing even when you're not actively fundraising. This lesson will equip you with the tools to build a sustainable financial foundation, so you can focus more on your mission and less on the day-to-day hustle of raising money.
In the lesson "The Secret to Raising Money on Autopilot," you'll uncover the strategies that allow your nonprofit to generate consistent funding with strategic hands-on effort. Learn how to create passive income streams that keep the funds flowing even when you're not actively fundraising. This lesson will equip you with the tools to build a sustainable financial foundation, so you can focus more on your mission and less on the day-to-day hustle of raising money.
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Lesson 14: Adapting for Your Donors: Insights into Fundraising Technology
In the lesson "Adapting for Your Donors: Insights into Fundraising Technology," you'll explore the latest tools and technologies that can transform how your nonprofit engages with donors. Learn how to adapt your fundraising strategies to meet the evolving expectations of today's donors by leveraging cutting-edge platforms and personalized communication techniques.
In the lesson "Adapting for Your Donors: Insights into Fundraising Technology," you'll explore the latest tools and technologies that can transform how your nonprofit engages with donors. Learn how to adapt your fundraising strategies to meet the evolving expectations of today's donors by leveraging cutting-edge platforms and personalized communication techniques.
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Lesson 15: Creating an Annual Budget
In this lesson, we break down the essentials of creating a simple and effective budget for your nonprofit. Learn step-by-step how to diversify resources, plan for expenses, and ensure your organization is financially sustainable. Whether you're new to nonprofit management or looking to refine your budgeting process, this lesson will equip you with the tools to create a budget that drives your organization’s success.
In this lesson, we break down the essentials of creating a simple and effective budget for your nonprofit. Learn step-by-step how to diversify resources, plan for expenses, and ensure your organization is financially sustainable. Whether you're new to nonprofit management or looking to refine your budgeting process, this lesson will equip you with the tools to create a budget that drives your organization’s success.
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Lesson 16: Striking a Chord: Unleashing the Power of Music Marketing for Nonprofits
In this lesson, we shine a light on the power of music marketing and how it can creatively inspire donors to give. Learn how music can elevate your campaigns, connect with audiences on a deeper level, and open up new avenues for donor engagement. The possibilities are truly endless!
In this lesson, we shine a light on the power of music marketing and how it can creatively inspire donors to give. Learn how music can elevate your campaigns, connect with audiences on a deeper level, and open up new avenues for donor engagement. The possibilities are truly endless!
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Lesson 17: Upgrade Your Fundraising Plan
This lesson equips nonprofits with the tools to elevate their fundraising efforts. Dive into the power of digital platforms, master targeted storytelling, and build lasting donor relationships. Learn the principles of effective fundraising, explore cost-effective strategies, and discover innovative virtual fundraising ideas.
This lesson equips nonprofits with the tools to elevate their fundraising efforts. Dive into the power of digital platforms, master targeted storytelling, and build lasting donor relationships. Learn the principles of effective fundraising, explore cost-effective strategies, and discover innovative virtual fundraising ideas.
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Lesson 18: Advocating for the Cause
Master the art of advocating for a cause with strategies that inspire action and drive change. Learn how to effectively communicate your mission, build strong advocates, and engage your community to create a lasting impact. Turn passion into progress and lead your cause to success.
Master the art of advocating for a cause with strategies that inspire action and drive change. Learn how to effectively communicate your mission, build strong advocates, and engage your community to create a lasting impact. Turn passion into progress and lead your cause to success.
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Lesson 19: Measuring Success
Unlock the keys to nonprofit success with our guide to Measuring Success. Learn the importance of seting clear goals, tracking progress, and evaluating impact to ensure your organization's mission is being realized. Transform your data into actionable insights that drive growth and amplify your cause.
Unlock the keys to nonprofit success with our guide to Measuring Success. Learn the importance of seting clear goals, tracking progress, and evaluating impact to ensure your organization's mission is being realized. Transform your data into actionable insights that drive growth and amplify your cause.
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Lesson 20: Leading with Impact
Learn to advocate with purpose in our 'Advocating for the Cause' module. Discover how to lead with impact, amplify your message, and measure success to ensure your efforts drive meaningful change. Empower your cause with strategies that resonate and deliver results.
Learn to advocate with purpose in our 'Advocating for the Cause' module. Discover how to lead with impact, amplify your message, and measure success to ensure your efforts drive meaningful change. Empower your cause with strategies that resonate and deliver results.
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About Kristen Faith Sharpe
Kristen Faith Sharpe exemplifies the essence of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, personal creativity, and an unwavering determination to succeed across her career, community involvement, and personal life. For over a decade, Kristen has been a beacon of empowerment for women, drawing from her own experiences as a domestic violence survivor to inspire and transform the lives of survivors globally. She is a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded a national nonprofit organization, Break the Silence against Domestic Violence, which has become one of the fastest-growing networks dedicated to supporting victims and families affected by trauma.
Kristen's leadership journey is characterized by ethical decision-making and a profound commitment to social justice. As the CEO and founder of multiple businesses, Kristen has demonstrated her ability to create, scale, and manage successful enterprises. Her ethical approach to business has been a guiding principle throughout her career. She has also served as a business coach, providing invaluable guidance to numerous small businesses nationwide, helping them navigate challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
Kristen’s dedication to civic engagement is evident through her extensive history of volunteerism and community service. Her remarkable contributions have been recognized with the Lifetime Presidential Volunteer Service Award, presented by President Barack Obama, for accumulating over 6,000 hours of community service. Kristen has held various titles, including Miss Philippines National, Miss San Diego Cities, Miss Pacific Islander of San Diego, and Miss Asia San Diego, using these platforms to volunteer in communities in need across the country. Her most notable humanitarian effort is the creation of Break the Silence against Domestic Violence, born from her own experience with abuse. Through this organization, Kristen has reached over 200 million people online and helped thousands break free from abusive relationships, fostering a global movement to "break the silence" and empower survivors.
Her innovative approach to advocacy bridged the gap between traditional therapeutic programming and holistic support for abuse victims, attracting support from celebrities like Dave Navarro, Jason Alexander, and James Brown. Kristen also contributed to the development of Sephora Stands, an internal HR program at Sephora, underscoring her influence and commitment to corporate social responsibility.