27: How to Start a Nonprofit That Makes a Difference with Jeffery Tribble of The MusicianShip

While in law school, Jeffery founded The MusicianShip, a non-profit organization that facilitates music lessons, experiences and opportunities for at-risk youth. Under Jeffery’s direction as CEO, The MusicianShip has grown from serving 2 students in 2009, to, in 2018, serving 1000 youth in Washington, DC and 200 youth in Pretoria, South Africa. 

The MusicianShip has a budget of over a half-million dollars, with a part- and full-time staff of 30, and has garnered both financial and in-kind support from companies such as Google, Tidal, Hard Rock Cafe, Delta Airlines, Capital One, Wells Fargo, and Dropbox.

As a result of Jeffery’s work with The MusicianShip, he was named one of DC’s Top 30 Under 30 by WKYS/96.3, B.E. Modern Man by Black Enterprise Magazine, and one of Magic Johnson’s 32 Under 32. In 2013, Jeffery was inducted—as an honorary member—in to Phi Mu Alpha, the largest, oldest music fraternity in the world, after negotiating a partnership with the fraternity to help expand The MusicianShip around the nation.

In May of 2014, Jeffery completed a Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate Program at Georgetown University and, in 2017, was invited by Red Bull to be a contributor at their global social entrepreneur incubation academy. Jeffery just got married in November and loves to travel, having visited over 25 countries.

DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED:

• The process of starting a Nonprofit
• Why a nonprofit vs. for-profit
• How to form a team and delegate in your organization
• How to work more “on your business” and less “in your business”
• The importance of mentorship and relationships in the entrepreneurial journey

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Book: The E-Myth