YOUth, The Young Person’s Guide to Starting a Nonprofit

Posted by Youth Service America on October 13, 2026

This essential guidebook—created by the founder of Cancer Kids First, the world’s largest youth-led cancer nonprofit—gives young changemakers the exact blueprint they need to turn big ideas into real-world impact. Readers will receive the following:

  • Step-by-step instructions on legal filing, branding, teambuilding, and fundraising
  • Practical worksheets, checklists, and actionable exercises
  • A Gen-Z–friendly format with emojis and approachable language
  • Proven strategies from Zhang’s journey of scaling Cancer Kids First globally

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