I want to start a non profit organization. how do i get started?

I have found a website that compiles various resources on starting a non profit. I especially like the Minnesota Council of NonProfits because the site gives information on governance, developing strategic alliances, fund raising and other ingredients of successfully running a non profit. http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/z... You will need to register with your state your non profit and file your articles of incorporation. Then you apply with the IRS for a 501c3 status As for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit. http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorial... I was previously involved in the setup of a non profit, and we were able to get a pro-bono lawyer who set up everything for us, including getting the ...  more

I have found a website that compiles various resources on starting a non profit. I especially like the Minnesota Council of NonProfits because the site gives information on governance, developing strategic alliances, fund raising and other ingredients of successfully running a non profit. <a href="http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/z...</a> You will need to register with your state your non profit and file your articles of incorporation. Then you apply with the IRS for a 501c3 status As for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit. <a href="http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://fdncenter.  more

You will need to register with your state your non profit and file your articles of incorporation. Then you apply with the IRS for a 501c3 status As for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit. http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorial... I was previously involved in the setup of a non profit, and we were able to get a pro-bono lawyer who set up everything for us, including getting the 501c3 tax status. Contact other non profits in your area and check if there are lawyers willing to work for free to get you started. For detailed information on how to start a non profit, I suggest you read the following books: - Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization -- by Joan M. Hummel - Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made ...  more