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Every day, individuals like you are inspired to start a nonprofit to help serve your community. Starting and sustaining a nonprofit are not easy tasks, but we applaud your commitment to helping others. The pages in this section of the National Council of Nonprofits' website walk you through some of the questions to ask before starting a nonprofit, filings you'll need to complete at the federal and state level and the standard policies and procedures that your new nonprofit will want to have in place.
This easy-to-understand guide walks you through each step of the process with Q&As that show you how to turn a grassroots idea into a federally recognized organization. Inside, you'll find detailed explanations on:
-The differences and similarities between organizations and corporations
-Publicizing and advertising through social media
-Using crowdsourcing sites like Kickstarter to raise money
-Forming the initial board of directors and filing incorporation documents
-Attracting the best volunteers and staff members