The Rich Nonprofit

6 Questions to Test If Your Nonprofit Idea Should Really Be Built


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You have an idea. Maybe you’ve had it for years.


But before you invest your time, energy, and leadership, you need to know if it’s something that should actually be built.

Caring deeply isn’t enough. Passion isn’t enough.


A nonprofit has to sustain itself, create real impact, and grow beyond relying on you to hold everything together.

In this episode, I walk you through six questions I use with clients to evaluate whether a nonprofit idea is viable before you commit years to something that may not last if not done correctly.

This isn’t about discouraging you.
It’s about helping you lead responsibly and protecting your bandwidth.

In this episode, we cover:

  • How to validate the problem you want to solve
  • Why competition is often a sign you’re on the right track
  • The difference between wanting to help and offering a clear solution
  • Why “I’ll figure out funding later” creates fragile nonprofits
  • How to assess whether you’re the right person to lead this
  • What long-term nonprofit leadership requires

If you’re serious about building a nonprofit that creates true impact and you don’t want to do this incorrectly, this episode is your starting point.

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The Rich NonprofitBy Lisa Avila