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Nonprofit Startup - How To Start a Nonprofit Business

Name: Nonprofit Startup - How To Start a Nonprofit Business
Rating: 4.1 (612 reviews)

A Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a 501 (c) 3

Created byCode Coach

Last updated 2/2020

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

How to Start a Nonprofit Business
Step-by-step, how to start a 501 (c) 3

Course content

3 sections • 13 lectures • 30m total length

Lecture 1: Introduction0:37
Welcome to How To: Nonprofit Startups! In this CodeCoach course on Udemy, we will guide you through the process of starting a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3, tax-exempt organization.
Lecture 2: What is a Nonprofit?3:26
Learn what a nonprofit is, its tax-exemption status, 501(c)(3) designations, and how funds go back into the mission, with startup costs like incorporation, office space, website, and paying staff.
Lecture 3: Startup Steps0:42

Lecture 4: Define Your Purpose2:55
Define your nonprofit's purpose by researching community needs and service gaps, and assess demand. Lead with integrity and trustworthiness, self-discipline, and persistence to build donor trust and public good.
Lecture 5: Name Your Nonprofit1:40
Lecture 6: Write Your Mission Statement1:46
Craft a concise mission statement including your organization’s name, purpose, and clients served, clearly showing how you provide indispensable service today and publish it on your website and materials.
Lecture 7: Business Planning3:27
Develop a nonprofit business plan by crafting an executive summary, detailing products and services, and outlining market analysis, operations, organizational structure, and a financial plan.

Lecture 8: Form Your Board of Directors4:47
Lecture 9: Develop Your Bylaws1:36
Lecture 10: File Your Articles of Incorporation2:01
File the articles of incorporation to declare your nonprofit's name, location, purpose, and board of directors, and shield the board from liability; fees vary and 501(c)(3) status requires separate application.
Lecture 11: Obtain IRS 501 (c) 3 Status2:20
Lecture 12: Ensure Ongoing Compliance2:04
Additional Resources3:35

Requirements

None (except drive and determination)

Description

Learn all of the steps required to start a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3, tax-exempt organization of any size, in any state.

From defining your purpose to filing your articles of incorporation, it's all covered here.

Learn topics such as:

~ Defining your purpose

~ Naming your nonprofit

~ Developing a mission statement

~ Writing a business plan

~ Forming a Board of Directors

~ Establishing bylaws

~ Filing incorporation paperwork

~ Obtaining 501 (c) 3 status

~ Ensuring continued compliance

Starting a non-profit can feel like a daunting and overwhelming process. This course guides you through all of the steps required in any state to legally and efficiently establish a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. When you enroll in this course, you will learn the proper sequence of steps necessary to establish a non-profit, and you will find links for more information on requirements specific to each state. Questions such as, "Who can be on my board of directors," or "What are bylaws," and "How can I establish - and maintain - 501 (c) 3 status," will be answered.

Enjoy your course, and best of luck with your new venture!