Some of the questions to ask before starting a nonprofit, filings you’ll need to complete, and the policies and procedures that you may want your new nonprofit to have in place.

Before starting a new nonprofit, you will want to identify the clear need for your new organization in your community, the startup costs and business plan, and other important factors.

Once you have a solid foundation for your organization, it is time to begin the process of incorporation. State laws and regulations around forming nonprofit corporations vary from …

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Your nonprofit may be eligible to file Form 1023-EZ, a streamlined version of the application for recognition of tax exemption. You must complete the Form 1023-EZ Eligibility Worksheet in …

This article offers practical advice for putting in place the founding board as a solid base for your nonprofit’s future. See our resources on boards and governance and BoardSource's page on …

Some of the questions to ask before starting a nonprofit, filings you’ll need to complete, and the policies and procedures that you may want your new nonprofit to have in place.

Five-step guide including questions to ask before starting a nonprofit, federal and state filings, policies and procedures that you may want your new nonprofit to have in place, and ongoing …

There are hundreds of consultants and volumes of written materials just on strategic planning, and many others that help nonprofits develop a theory of change. We've selected just a few for you …

If you haven't already done so, now is the time to join your state association of nonprofits. Good luck with your new nonprofit and thank you for making a difference in your community.