I have been thinking about starting something new to help other and just need to know how do I start.
2007-01-28 14:24:56 · 2 answers · asked by rodnic12 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A great source of practical information about starting up a nonprofit org is the Foundation Center.
Under their FAQs there are a number of interesting ones you might want to check out:
Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
How do I establish a nonprofit organization?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/starting_nonprofit.html
What are the advantages/disadvantages of becoming a nonprofit organization?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/np_pro_con.html
How do I calculate the "public support test?"
Where can I find information on bylaws for nonprofit organizations?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/bylaws.html
Where can I find examples of nonprofit bylaws?
Where can I find examples of articles of incorporation for nonprofits?
Where can I find examples of nonprofit budgets?
Where can I find examples of business plans for a nonprofit organization?
Where can I find information on nonprofit boards?
Where can I find information about establishing an advisory board for a nonprofit?
Where can I find information on, and examples of, mission statements for nonprofit organizations?
more (under heading Nonprofit Management): http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/full_list.html
2007-01-28 17:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start out doing some research on the irs.gov website. They have a section for non-profits and charities. You will also need to check out your state government's website about what forms you will need to file with them.
Good luck!
2007-01-28 14:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋