How To Start A Nonprofit: Lessons From 10 Years In The Trenches

Join Toby Mathis as he sits down with Dave Rafus, founder of the One Veteran Foundation, to discuss the inspiring journey behind starting a nonprofit. Dave shares the personal moment that sparked his mission, rooted in his own experience as a Marine veteran diagnosed with PTSD. Want to start a non-profit? Qualify to receive a complimentary Nonprofit consultation here 👉 https://aba.link/dav Learn more about Dave Rafus and 1 Veteran Foundation 👇 https://1veteranfoundation.org/ https://combatcoffeebean.com/ Dave explains how a simple idea, encouragement from friends, and a leap of faith led to the creation of a 501(c)(3) that now changes lives. In this conversation, Dave walks through the early challenges, surprising successes, and the rapid approval that pushed him into action. He also highlights how the foundation discovered its true calling—providing service dogs for veterans in need. A decade later, One Veteran Foundation has trained over 60 service dogs and supported veterans through life-changing transitions, proving that one voice truly can make a difference. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 2:52 First pitch, first event & discovering the need for service dogs 5:18 Nonprofit = corporation: running it like a business 10:07 Creative fundraising 13:31 Bookkeeper nightmare, IRS fines & compliance lessons 16:13 Working with a great bookkeeper 19:59 Setting up correctly 24:52 How PTSD service dogs work and support veterans daily 28:03 Overcoming negativity, serving your community & sticking with it 30:38 How to support One Veteran Foundation & Combat Coffee Bean 32:56 Final Thoughts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE TAX & ASSET PROTECTION WORKSHOP Register for an upcoming workshop today if you want to protect your business and personal assets from snoopy lawyers and creditors. Save Your Seat: https://aba.link/65l Would you like to learn more about protecting your assets and minimizing taxes? Schedule a free consultation here: https://aba.link/33i OTHER ANDERSON ADVISOR EVENTS Learn a rich selection of subjects like tax and asset protection, business, investing, and more. Our attorneys and other skilled experts will help you learn what you need to know in order to better your chances of success in your professional life. https://aba.link/tobyevents ~~~~ FINANCIAL PLANNING & TAX RESOURCES 📚 Order Your Copy of "Infinity Investing: How The Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same" Here: 👉👉 👉 https://aba.link/IIWbook Order Your Copy of ”Tax-Wise Business Ownership" and find greater success by taking advantage of tax laws for your business. Here 👉 https://aba.link/tobyshop Visit Anderson Advisor's website for content, like articles, podcasts, and more that we publish alongside my channel. 👉 https://aba.link/tobyaba ~~~~ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://aba.link/instagram Facebook: https://aba.link/facebook Twitter: https://aba.link/twitter LinkedIn: https://aba.link/linkedin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq ~~~~ CONTACT US Phone: 800.706.4741 Email: [email protected] Fax: 702.664.0545 ABOUT TOBY MATHIS Toby Mathis, Esq. is the best-selling author of Infinity Investing: How the Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same. Toby is a tax attorney and founded Anderson Business Advisors, one of the most successful law, tax, and estate planning companies in the United States. Learn more at https://aba.link/tobyaba --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING: I will NEVER ask you to contact me through YouTube comments, telegram, or WhatsApp. I have a checkmark next to my name, and my comment will be highlighted. Fake accounts do not have that. Please be aware of fake accounts trying to scam you using my name and picture. The information provided in this video should not be construed or relied on as financial, investment, or legal advice for any specific fact or circumstance. Its content was prepared by Anderson Business Advisors with its main office at 3225 McLeod Drive Suite 100 Las Vegas, Nevada 89121. This video is designed for entertainment and information purposes only. Viewing this video does not create an attorney-client relationship with Anderson Business Advisors or any of its lawyers. You should not act or rely on any of the information contained herein without seeking professional legal advice. #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization