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How do you start a non profit Org.? |
I want to start two organizations one to help the homless of Atlanta and the other to help detour kids from drugs in my hometown can anyone help? Before you dig in deep, take some time to review the steps, procedures, and paperwork involved. The absolute best compendium of information on how to start and efficiently run and fund a nonprofit organization is located at the Foundation Center website. You can start with the Foundation Center's "Establishing a Nonprofit Organization" online tutorial. This tutorial describes 12 tasks that need to be accomplished during the process of establishing a nonprofit organization, including board development, creating bylaws, filing for federal tax exemption, recruiting staff, and developing an overall fundraising plan. http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/t... I also recommend browsing their FAQs (frequently asked questions) for even more information http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/f... Best of luck to you in your worthy endeavor! go to your local "chamber of commerce" they will hook you up with all the info you will need on starting a bus, bus plans, investors,taxID's Fed this and that, State and local, all the info hand over fist. brochures, hand-books, lit. 1-800 no# toll free here and theres, your local IRS too, they are not your enemy, actually, they will help you just the same. but first, do the "information network" this is a lot of reading and investigation on your part. Don't just "jump" do the investigations, it takes time, you will need a "business plan" too! maybe a 5-10 year one to be considered for grants or loans, now, get with the program and realize your dream, but do the ground work FIRST! they are happy to help you! lol Hire an attorney... Talk to another charity that you respect to get the names of attorneys with experience in this area. There are different kinds of nonprofits. If donations are to be tax write offs you need to have a board of directors. In other words, you will lose some control of the organization. You will need to draft a charter document that explains the purpose of the organization, hopefully in conjunction with your board of directors. An attorney can run you through the options and draw up the proper paperwork for you. You will want to find a book keeper who has experience with nonprofits and can work for you on a part-time basis along with other clients. |
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