Nonprofit launch & first-year guidance
Your first year, guided.
From filing the paperwork to building your donor pages and membership program, we walk alongside you through every step of year one.
We built Color Vision Creates Foundation from the ground up into a national 501(c)(3) community of more than 20,000 members. Now we help founders do the same.
What we handle
Everything a new nonprofit needs to stand up and stand out.
Paperwork & Filing
We guide you through the setup that makes your organization official and keeps it in good standing.
- Incorporation & EIN
- 501(c)(3) application support
- Bylaws, board setup & state registrations
Brand & Marketing
A clear story, a look people remember, and a plan to reach the community you were built to serve.
- Mission, messaging & visual identity
- Website & social launch
- Launch campaign & press
Donor Pages & Giving
Giving experiences that make it easy to say yes, and the follow-through that turns first gifts into repeat support.
- Donation & campaign pages
- Recurring giving setup
- Donor thank-you & stewardship flow
Memberships
Turn supporters into members with tiers, benefits and programming that keep people engaged all year.
- Membership tiers & benefits
- Sign-up & renewal pages
- Events & member programming
Your first 12 months
A clear path from idea to impact.
Every organization moves at its own pace, but this is how we typically map out year one together.
- Q1Months 1–3
Build the foundation
Incorporate, get your EIN, set up your board and bylaws, and prepare your 501(c)(3) application.
- Q2Months 4–6
Find your voice
Shape your mission story and brand, launch your website and socials, and introduce yourself to the community.
- Q3Months 7–9
Open the door to giving
Launch donor pages and your first fundraising campaign, with a thank-you flow ready for every gift.
- Q4Months 10–12
Grow your people
Roll out memberships, host your first member experience, and close the year with a story of impact to share.
Who it's for
For founders with a mission and no map yet.
- You have a cause you care about and want to make it official.
- You've filed the paperwork but aren't sure how to get seen or funded.
- You're ready to build a community of donors and members, not just a website.
- You want one partner for strategy, marketing and execution instead of five.
We guide and support the filing process. For legal or tax advice specific to your organization, we'll work alongside your attorney or accountant.
Let's build it together.
Tell us about your mission and where you are today. We'll come back with a plan for your first year.