One Framework. One Clear Path to a Compliant & Ethical Nonprofit Practice.
Every program here is built on the Therapist Nonprofit Framework™ — the four-pillar system I've used to build and operate my own nonprofit for 13+ years, and to guide 50+ therapists through building theirs. Pick the level of support that fits where you are.
Every path here is guided personally by Dr. Lauren Lawson, PsyD, LMFT — founder and CEO of a 501(c)(3) mental health organization she's operated for 13+ years, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and the creator of the Therapist Nonprofit Framework™.
The Therapist Nonprofit Framework™ — Done-For-You
THE THERAPIST NONPROFIT FRAMEWORK™
How it works
Three pillars built FOR you.
One coached WITH you.
You answer a handful of intake questions. We draft the rest.
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Formation Built for you
Mission statement, articles drafted in IRS-approved language, state filing and EIN, 501(c)(3) application prepared and filed.
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Governance Built for you
Board designed, founder-protective bylaws written clause by clause, governance framework, conflict-of-interest policy, and SOPs.
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Revenue Built for you
Funding model (fee tiers, sliding scale, funded slots), five-year plan and projections, first grant proposal, insurance and Medicaid pathway.
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Implementation Coached with you
Four months of weekly group coaching — first board meeting, bank account, first grant, first hire — plus a private 1:1 and a 90-day roadmap.
How it works
Three pillars built FOR you.
One coached WITH you.
You answer a handful of intake questions. We draft the rest.
THE THERAPIST NONPROFIT FRAMEWORK™
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Formation Built for you
Mission statement, articles drafted in IRS-approved language, state filing and EIN, 501(c)(3) application prepared and filed.
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Governance Built for you
Board designed, founder-protective bylaws written clause by clause, governance framework, conflict-of-interest policy, and SOPs.
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Revenue Built for you
Funding model (fee tiers, sliding scale, funded slots), five-year plan and projections, first grant proposal, insurance and Medicaid pathway.
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Implementation Coached with you
Four months of weekly group coaching — first board meeting, bank account, first grant, first hire — plus a private 1:1 and a 90-day roadmap.
What it is
A four-month guided build of your therapist-led nonprofit.
There are four pillars to building a nonprofit. Three of them — Formation, Governance, and Revenue — my team and I build for you. You answer a handful of intake questions; we do the drafting. The fourth pillar, Implementation, is the one nobody can build for you — so that’s the one we do together, in four months of weekly coaching alongside a small group of therapists building exactly what you’re building, at exactly the same time.
Formation Built for you
- Your mission and impact statement
- Articles of incorporation drafted in the language the IRS actually approves
- State filing submitted, EIN secured
- Your 501(c)(3) application prepared and filed *Clients are responsible for state and federal filing fees
Governance Built for you
- Your board designed before it’s recruited
- Custom bylaws written clause-by-clause to protect you as founder
- A full governance framework and conflict-of-interest policy
- Your policies, procedures, and SOPs
Revenue Built for you
- Your funding model built: fee tiers, sliding scale, funded slots
- A five-year business plan with financial projections
- Your first local grant targets identified and first proposal drafted
- Your insurance and Medicaid credentialing pathway mapped
Implementation Coached with you
- Four months of weekly group coaching through seating your board and running your first meeting
- Opening the bank account, sending the first grant application, making the first hire
- A private 1:1 strategy session
- An offboarding call with your 90-day roadmap
What you’ll gain
- A legally compliant nonprofit, filed and ready to operate
- By laws written to protect your vision — not pulled from a template
- A funding model and first grant proposal, so revenue starts early
- Weekly coaching through the months where most founders stall
- Relief from the paperwork and the second-guessing
- A foundation built to grow — and a cohort building right beside you
guarantee
Your documents drafted and your 501(c)(3) application ready to submit within 90 days of your onboarding call — or I keep working with you, free, until they are.
What I control: drafting, quality, sequencing, coaching. That’s what I guarantee. What I don’t: IRS and state processing times. Anyone who guarantees those isn’t being straight with you.
State and IRS filing fees vary by location and are paid directly to those agencies — not included in the program price.
This is for you if…
- You’re doing meaningful work, but it doesn’t feel structurally sustainable
- You’re tired of conflicting advice from lawyers, CPAs, and the internet
- You want impact without sacrificing income, control, or integrity
- You’d rather come out the other side with something built than something still in progress
This isn’t for you if…
- You’re looking for a shortcut that skips the legal and ethical foundations
- You want someone to tell you it’s easy — I won’t do that
What it is
A four-month guided build of your therapist-led nonprofit.
There are four pillars to building a nonprofit. Three of them — Formation, Governance, and Revenue — my team and I build for you. You answer a handful of intake questions; we do the drafting. The fourth pillar, Implementation, is the one nobody can build for you — so that’s the one we do together, in four months of weekly coaching alongside a small group of therapists building exactly what you’re building, at exactly the same time.
Formation Built for you
- Your mission and impact statement
- Articles of incorporation drafted in the language the IRS actually approves
- State filing submitted, EIN secured
- Your 501(c)(3) application prepared and filed *Clients are responsible for state and federal filing fees
Governance Built for you
- Your board designed before it’s recruited
- Custom bylaws written clause-by-clause to protect you as founder
- A full governance framework and conflict-of-interest policy
- Your policies, procedures, and SOPs
Revenue Built for you
- Your funding model built: fee tiers, sliding scale, funded slots
- A five-year business plan with financial projections
- Your first local grant targets identified and first proposal drafted
- Your insurance and Medicaid credentialing pathway mapped
Implementation Coached with you
- Four months of weekly group coaching through seating your board and running your first meeting
- Opening the bank account, sending the first grant application, making the first hire
- A private 1:1 strategy session
- An offboarding call with your 90-day roadmap
What you’ll gain
- A legally compliant nonprofit, filed and ready to operate
- Bylaws written to protect your vision — not pulled from a template
- A funding model and first grant proposal, so revenue starts early
- Weekly coaching through the months where most founders stall
- Relief from the paperwork and the second-guessing
- A foundation built to grow — and a cohort building right beside you
guarantee
Your documents drafted and your 501(c)(3) application ready to submit within 90 days of your onboarding call — or I keep working with you, free, until they are.
What I control: drafting, quality, sequencing, coaching. That’s what I guarantee. What I don’t: IRS and state processing times. Anyone who guarantees those isn’t being straight with you.
State and IRS filing fees vary by location and are paid directly to those agencies — not included in the program price.
This is for you if…
- You’re doing meaningful work, but it doesn’t feel structurally sustainable
- You’re tired of conflicting advice from lawyers, CPAs, and the internet
- You want impact without sacrificing income, control, or integrity
- You’d rather come out the other side with something built than something still in progress
This isn’t for you if…
- You’re looking for a shortcut that skips the legal and ethical foundations
- You want someone to tell you it’s easy — I won’t do that
More Options
Other Ways to Work Together
More Options
Other Ways to Work Together
The Therapist Nonprofit Framework™ (Self-Study)
The same framework, the same sequence, the same standards — you do the drafting. Best when your constraint is budget, not time. $1,297 · lifetime access, payment plans available.
Group Coaching Membership
"Lead, Fund & Sustain Your Nonprofit Together" — weekly group calls, hot-seat coaching, monthly guest experts, a private Facebook group. Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice. $275/month
1:1 Coaching With Lauren
Personal guidance on any pillar of the Framework, drawing on my 13+ years as a nonprofit founder and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. $275/session
1:1 Coaching With Kari
Grants & Fundraising Deep support on the Revenue pillar with a seasoned fundraising strategist, for leaders who want expert guidance on grants and sustainable revenue. $275/session
The Nonprofit Practice Blueprint (Free Resource)
Your starting point. For therapists curious whether the nonprofit path is right for them.
What It Is:
A free guide that introduces The Therapist Nonprofit Framework™, busts the biggest myths about nonprofits, and shows you the first steps toward a sustainable practice.
What You’ll Gain:
Clarity on whether a nonprofit practice fits your goals
A simple roadmap of what’s involved
An introduction to The Therapist Nonprofit Framework™
Client Testimonials
Choose the Support That Fits You
Whichever path you take — done-for-you, self-study, membership, or one-on-one — you're building on the same Framework, and you'll walk away with confidence, clarity, and a nonprofit practice built to last.
Wherever you are in The Therapist Nonprofit Framework™
— just curious or ready to build — I’d love to hear from you.
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