# Things No One Told You About Starting a Nonprofit Organization

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Podcast: [Fundable by Design](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundable-by-design-547744)
Published: 2026-06-23T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today, I want to talk about some things you probably haven't heard about starting a nonprofit organization. Because when most people think about starting a nonprofit, they hear about the mission. They hear about making an impact. They hear about getting grants and raising money. But there are critical realities that many nonprofit founders are never taught. And those missing conversations often become the reason leaders feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and stuck a few years later.

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