Learn How To Start a Nonprofit

Palacios Foundation The Palacios Foundation is a multi-generational nonprofit first founded by Cilia Guiomor Mosquera De Palacios. She was best known by those who loved her as “chiquita,” which

Have you ever stumbled across a nonprofit and wondered what exactly it is that they do? Who do they serve? What do they do for those they serve? Hopefully, you were able to go to their social media

You’ve got the 13 Point Checklist for starting your 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; you’ve read Kate’s post addressing the typical paperwork (and its complications)

There are all kinds of fantastic nonprofits in the world, from well-established efforts like Habitat for Humanity that builds housing for the poor and World Wildlife Fund that protects the planet’s.

Nonprofit Startups In part one of this series, we talked about how getting your official 501(c)3 status is only the beginning. Beth Brockling, founder and executive director of Sweet Celebrations

Starting a NonprofitStarting a nonprofit is only the beginning. A successful and growing 501(c)3 brings with it a new learning curve that can make or break your organization. Growing pains that come with growth are the best kinds of problems to have, but what if you could skip a few of those pains? What if

When you’re thinking about how to start a nonprofit organization, you want to get to the heart of your mission. Think about the motivating spirit, the thing that sets your pulse beating a little

Charitable solicitation registration (also called “Fundraising Compliance”) is not optional, it’s the law.41 states require registration and the requirements vary by state – making things complex – which is why most nonprofits partner with a compliance provider to streamline operations so they can focus on their mission.But, aside from it being a legal mandate and

Once you’ve done your strategic research and planning and determined the need for your new nonprofit, you now need to build the foundation of your organization.The following questions will help set you up for success:1.Do YOU have what it takes?Successful nonprofit leaders embody certain qualities that allow them to thrive instead of merely survive. You

To successfully start a nonprofit, you must do strategic research and planning….just like an entrepreneur would looking to enter a market.The less you can say “I wish I would have known that” the better.Unfortunately, nearly half of all nonprofits are set up to fail from the start because they don’t put enough time into research