So often I’ll meet a passionate social entrepreneur who, when given the chance, just runs on and on about their ideas, their mission, and their dreams. You’ve likely  seen this type of person, or maybe you have even done this…I know I have!Too often the excited nonprofit founder totally overwhelms – or bores – the listener,

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How to Get 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt Status: Overview of the IRS Form 1023 “Long Form” Application & Form 1023 SchedulesWhich IRS Form 1023 is right for me?Organizations with assets of more than $250,000 or revenues over $50K per year, or whose mission/purpose and activities are incompatible with the 1023-EZ, must use the long-form 1023 Application process.The IRS

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EDITOR’S NOTE (from the CEO): When thinking about the material available on  the internet regarding how to start a 501(c)3 nonprofit, it occurs to me that most “how to”  material falls short, and often consists of burdensome lists of “what to do” versus granular steps that new founders can follow.I hope you’ll see this is quite

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Nothing makes launching your own nonprofit organization feel quite as “real” as opening a bank account for your new nonprofit!It says “We’re officially in business!”–which is why you actually DO need to be “in business” to get an account open…not to mention the fact that you need somewhere to put all of those donations.  Learning how

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Why we changed “Yippiekiyay” to InstantNonprofitGood morning.I have a confession to make.I broke one of my own rules… …a rule I have been teaching in the nonprofit and business space for years……and now that I have made it right, I wanted to explain.YIPPIEKIYAY: HELPING HEROES CHANGE THE WORLDIf you’ve been following us for a while

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501(c)3’s and For-Profits Alike: Get your SBA Paycheck Protection Grant Funding NOWDoes your nonprofit or for-profit business need financial help due to coronavirus? If so, one the CARES act provides two primary federal government programs for small businesses: The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).The lesser known $10,000 EIDL loan-to-grant program

How to get your Nonprofit or Small Business SBA Paycheck Protection Grant NOW

Coronavirus Relief for Nonprofits & Their EmployeesThe information in this article is current as of April 7, 2020. Bookmark this page for updates!On March 14, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. And on March 18, the package passed in the Senate and the president signed the relief package into law. On March 27

Coronavirus Relief for Nonprofits & Their Employees

The Ultimate Resource on How to Start a 501c3 Nonprofit OrganizationThinking about how to start a nonprofit organization and get IRS 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt status, and you don’t know how to do it yourself?First of all congratulations! You’ve taken your first step towards making a difference in a way that only YOU can.Nonprofits are an essential part

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“Can I deduct my donation on my income taxes?” This is a common refrain for potential donors as they consider charitable giving. While their heart may be in the right place, many charity

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The Cost of Starting a Nonprofit Do you know how to start a nonprofit organization? Do you know how much it will cost? Chances are, you’ve had to do some digging to learn the first steps. Inevitably, your research has led you to more questions than

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