How does one go about starting a non-profit organization ?

Question

How would I go about starting a non-profit organization ? I would love to start an org. that focuses on women and children and/or women battling cancer... How would I get funding and from whom ? Once apon a time, I used to feed the needy , so that's a cause that's close to me too...
So !!! How do I go about getting funds for my org. so that I/we may further breast cancer research, or purchase clothes for needy women and children, or whatever causes my not- yet- developed org. will help...

Answer 1

http://www.drcharity.com/npstart.html

That site is a great source on what you need. Goodluck!