How to Start a Nonprofit Organization or Ministry – Interview with Ann White

Do you feel called to ministry or to start a nonprofit? Phil Cooke interviews Ann White, founder of Courage for Life, to talk about her journey from idea to impactful ministry in just five years. Here’s how to take those first steps towards your nonprofit to launch something that could potentially change the world. Share this Video: Find out more about Ann White and Courage for Life here: Subscribe to My Channel and Get More Great Advice Prefer audio? Listen to my Podcast here: Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on filmmaking, digital media, publishing, strategy, communication, leadership, culture and faith – to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Make sure to Like, Favorite and Share this video and subscribe if you haven’t already at Other Videos to Watch: 10 Commandments of Starting a Broadcast Television Ministry How to Capture Your Creative Ideas: My Favorite Apps to Increase Productivity How to Change Your Career After 50 Schedule: New episodes are uploaded every other Tuesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. Other Great Resources: Get the book, “Unique – Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media” (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!) Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook on creativity at Follow me: Twitter Facebook Instagram Podcast Find out about Cooke Media Group here: **More about this episode: ** How to Start a Nonprofit Organization or Ministry – Interview with Ann White Ann White reached out to Phil Cooke and Cooke Media Group several years ago to help establish the vision and calling God had placed on her heart. It began with a rebrand and a defining of the “one thing” – the niche – that God had called her to. Now, five years later, Ann’s ministry, Courage for Life, is impacting many lives and opening doors she never dreamed possible. In this interview, Phil and Ann discuss defining your niche, financing the vision of your ministry or nonprofit, and asking people to come alongside you in this vision. Phil’s four steps to start a ministry are: 1. Find the niche. Find the place God has called you to that nobody else is doing. 2. Understand messaging. The way you communicate the vision is important. 3. Look for that big idea. What is something tha could change the way we reach this culture or how you minister to people? 4. Don’t be afraid to ask people for help, to ask people for support. Here are some quick take-aways from today’s interview: “If you’re not willing to invest in your vision, I really question the power of the vision.” Phil Cooke “If we let failure stop us, we wouldn’t get anything done.” Ann White “People want to be part of a great vision.” Phil Cooke “Keep your hands open, because if God’s in it and behind it, he’s going to make things happen in ways you couldn’t think of, dream or imagine.” Ann White “If you’re holding back, it’s probably the perfect time to start.” Phil Cooke