Sometimes you see the need... and you have an idea that could really make a difference.... and the passion and commitment to make it happen.. but how do you actually make it a reality?  This is an info-center to  compile resources, insights, and lessons learned on starting a nonprofit. Come to share or to learn!Some good resources SocialEdge.org - Great resource for social entrepreneurs Center for Nonprofit Advancement - DC-based organization that has classes and other resources for new nonprofits and Executive Directors Guidestar.org - 990s of all 501c3 nonprofits and other resources Foundation Center - Key resource for fundraising and findind grant sources Social Action and Le...

Sometimes you see the need... and you have an idea that could really make a difference.... and the passion and commitment to make it happen.. but how do you actually make it a reality?  This is an info-center to  compile resources, insights, and lessons learned on starting a nonprofit. Come to share or to learn!

Some good resources

SocialEdge.org - Great resource for social entrepreneurs

Center for Nonprofit Advancement - DC-based organization that has classes and other resources for new nonprofits and Executive Directors

Guidestar.org - 990s of all 501c3 nonprofits and other resources

Foundation Center - Key resource for fundraising and findind grant sources

Social Action and Leadership School for Activitists (SALSA) - Affordable classes for nonprofit establishment and development, in DC

The Board Source: www.boardsource.org
(Forming your board of directors is one of the most important factors of starting a nonprofit - this website is the go-to resource on developming a solid board.)

"Enterprising Nonprofits: A Toolkit for Social Entrepreneurs" - Dees, Emerson, Economy                            (Great overall resource for starting your organization well - mission-setting, fundraising, being a social entreprenuer, financial management, and more!)

"How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation" by Attorney Anthony Mancusco
(To get you through the 501c3 application process)

Starting a non-profit can be a very worthwhile thing, but before you go through the complicated process of actually incorporating try finding some way to do it in a self sustaining manner. For profit models hold more potential than people thinking about starting their own ministries think.

Starting A Non-Profit
Excellent information on starting a non-profit in 3 weeks for less that $400! This is a great way to begin your cause if you have little resources and big dreams of contribution.

 

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