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

4 Things to Research Before Starting a Nonprofit

We’re honored with the outcome of our Inaugural Changemakers Forum! It brought together some of the top impact-oriented leaders in Colorado (110 in attendance) with the goal of not only learning and connecting with each other but learning cutting-edge strategies from a top nonprofit leader, Amy Friedman.Amy Friedman, CEO of the national nonprofit Book Trust,

Inaugural Changemakers Forum | Main Interview | Amy Friedman CEO of Book Trust

Yippiekiyay offers two different 501(c)3 packages: Express and Enterprise, these correspond with the two paths – and two application types – the IRS uses to make the Tax-Exempt Determination.Watch the video below as Nicole, our Formation Specialist, describes the difference between the two so you’ll know which one is right for you. In most cases,

Express vs. Enterprise Nonprofit 501(c)3 Package – How to Choose

Online fundraising has become a key component of a nonprofit’s fundraising strategy.Tools such as Social media, “Donate” buttons, email campaigns and crowdfunding all allow nonprofits to access a broader audience while making it easy for donors to give, with the click of a button.While fundraising online comes with a wealth of benefits, it also comes

How Online Fundraising Affects Charitable Solicitation Registration

Google the term “How to start a nonprofit” or “How to get tax-exempt 501(c)3 status” and you’ll see many results with people expressing confusion, frustration and even anger over IRS approval delays which at their height not long ago, ran 18 months on average.The IRS responded by creating a faster, more streamlined path for smaller

(VIDEO) How Long Does it Take to Get a 501(c)3?

Every city has it’s challenges, and the Southside of Chicago has definitely seen its fair share of negative attention.But rather than writing off this part of the the city as “Bad” or “Dangerous” and ignoring the people living in it, how about transforming the culture through fun, innovative solutions that channel the city’s best resources?And

(VIDEO) Nonprofit Takes a “Millennial Perspective” to Empower Chicago | Fresh Vision Group | LeRoi Catlin

Starting a nonprofit organization can be a daunting process, and it’s tempting to turn to a lawyer anytime one is facing a series of confusing bureaucratic processes.Yet, very few attorneys have the experience of doing any more than a handful, let alone thousands, of 501(c)3 nonprofit applications with the IRS.There are important things a nonprofit

(VIDEO) Do I Need a Lawyer to Start a 501(c)3?

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.That’s tough information to take in, not to mention an extremely sensitive and likely complicated problem to solve.But, there’s good news…..Chystal Pate has made it her mission to tackle this problem head on.Chystal is the CEO and Founder

(VIDEO) Nonprofit Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors | Healing & Hope | Chystal Pate

You just never know what opportunities will present themselves when you stay connected with your mission.Nate Schoemer is a perfect example of that.Nate was one of our first 501(c)3 formation customers with a mission to start his nonprofit Hira’s Legacy, aimed at improving the quality of life for dogs and their owners by providing free

(VIDEO) Nonprofit Customer Gets Awesome Show on Animal Planet

We often hear the terms “nonprofit” and “501(c)3” being used interchangeably leading one to believe that they mean the same thing….but they don’t.Just because you’re a “nonprofit” does not mean that you automatically get a “501(c)3” designation – also known as IRS Tax-Exempt Status.This federal tax status does two primary things: (1) Eliminates federal income

(VIDEO) What’s the Difference Between a Nonprofit and a 501(c)3?