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Nonprofit Management: Establishing a Nonprofit Organization

Q: How do I start a nonprofit organization?

Q: What are the advantages/disadvantages of becoming a nonprofit organization?

Q: What are alternatives to starting a nonprofit?

Q: What is fiscal sponsorship? How do I find a fiscal sponsor?

Q: Can I convert my for-profit business into a nonprofit organization?

Q: How do I incorporate a nonprofit? Where can I find sample articles of incorporation?

Q: Where should we incorporate our nonprofit?

Q: Where can I get help filling out my incorporation and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) paperwork?

Q: Can I get funding for my nonprofit while I am in the process of incorporating or getting tax-exempt status?

Q: What is the "public support" test? How do I calculate it?

Q: What is an EIN?

Q: What are nonprofit bylaws? Where can I find samples?

Q: Where can I learn about nonprofit mission statements?

Q: Where can I find examples of nonprofit budgets?

Q: How do I write a business plan for a nonprofit organization?

Q: How can I find board members for my nonprofit?

Q: Where can I learn about developing my nonprofit's board?

Q: How do I start a grantmaking foundation?

Q: What resources are available for setting up a scholarship fund?

Q: How do I learn about dissolving my nonprofit?

Q: How do I learn about dissolving a private foundation?

Q: Is there a difference between the terms "nonprofit" and "not-for-profit?"

Q: What activities can jeopardize a nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status?

Q: Where can I find best practices for NGOs?

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