Nonprofit Startup & Growth Consulting

Services we offer

Guided Setup

$1,500.00

For founders who want expert guidance while completing filings themselves

You complete the formation steps with structured support, templates, and review to ensure your nonprofit is properly prepared before submission.

Includes:

Mission & structure consultation
Step-by-step filing instructions
Bylaws & board templates
501(c)(3) preparation guidance
Compliance checklist
Pre-submission review

Full Nonprofit Setup

$3,000.00

Done-for-you nonprofit formation and IRS application

Mission Forward Consulting prepares and files your nonprofit formation documents and 501(c)(3) application so your organization launches with a compliant structure and governance.

Includes:

California Articles of Incorporation filing
EIN registration
501(c)(3) Form 1023-EZ preparation & submission
Bylaws & governance structure
Board framework
Compliance & launch roadmap: Describes important details like price, value, length of service, and why it’s unique. Or use these sections to showcase different key values of your products or services.

Full Setup + Grant Readiness

$5,000.00

Formation, plus funding, positioning and strategy

Ideal for founders planning to seek grants or donor funding within the first year.

Includes everything in Full Setup, plus:

Program framing & positioning
Impact on language development
Funding narrative foundation
Starter grant prospect list
First-year funding roadmap

Mission Forward Consulting — Our Ethos

Mission Forward Consulting believes that mission-driven organizations deserve strong foundations, clear strategy, and sustainable funding pathways.

We exist to support nonprofit founders and leaders who are committed to serving their communities but need structured guidance to translate vision into compliant, effective, and fundable organizations.

We approach nonprofit development as both a strategic and human endeavor — honoring the heart behind each mission while building the governance, programs, and funding frameworks required for long-term impact.

Our work is rooted in the belief that thoughtful structure strengthens service, clarity accelerates growth, and well-designed nonprofits can change lives at scale.

We partner with organizations as trusted advisors, guiding them from concept through launch and into sustainable expansion with integrity, transparency, and practical expertise.

Mission Forward Consulting advances missions that move communities forward.

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