The Nonprofit Startup Glossary: A Reference Guide
Welcome to the ultimate blog post of common nonprofit startup terms. Below I am explaining common terms you’ll see conducting your nonprofit’s business. Starting a nonprofit and navigating the startup phase can be hard enough. Imagine having to know all of the acronyms and terms all at once! It’s so tiring. The reality is that you will come across terms that you’ve never heard of, but now you have a resource to come back to when you’re in doubt. This post will be your ultimate guide and reference that you can come back to time and time again to refresh your memory.
Four Must-Have Documents to Apply for 501(c)(3) Status
In order to become a viable nonprofit organization, you will have to apply for tax-exempt status with the organization, which is also referred to as 501(c)(3) status. Having this status allows your organization to receive grants and receive tax-deductible donations. But, how do you know how to apply for a 501(c)(3) status in a sea of information that is overwhelming and hard to understand? If you’re not careful, one misstep in your paperwork can set you back for months. Doing a simple Google search can leave you utterly confused about where to start and what paperwork to file. This blog will help you cut through the noise and understand the 4 documents you need to have to complete your application process.
Checklist For Starting a Nonprofit Organization
So you have your idea and have decided that you want to start your nonprofit. Welcome to the journey! There will be overwhelming times, but there will be victories along the way. There are many moving pieces and you will feel as if you’re missing a step. To help guide you along the way, download your nonprofit startup checklist to walk you through the process from start to launch
5 Services Every Nonprofit Should Be Using In Its First Year
So, you’ve decided that you want to start your own nonprofit. You’ve written your vision and mission and have officially launched. Get ready, your first year is going to be filled with hard decisions….should you invest in the computer equipment or office space? Or wait, maybe hire that accountant or that lawyer? It can be difficult to figure out which investment will have lasting value. Your wish list may be a mile long and it may be agonizing to decide which item has priority.