Starting a Nonprofit Resources
You’re starting a nonprofit because you have a passion and a clear vision – but that doesn’t mean you’re an expert in nonprofit rules and regulations.
After years of working with nonprofit founders, we know that new nonprofits are most successful when you have the right information. We’ve collected some of our best resources here to help you on your nonprofit startup journey.
Nonprofit Myth Busters: Starting a Nonprofit May Not Be Right for You
So, you want to start a charity? Exciting! If you’re like most of the people I work with, then you have been dreaming and planning...
Nonprofit Myth Busters II: How to Set Up a Board of Directors
If you're here, you're probably thinking about starting a charity and wondering - how much do you know about the board of directors? Did you...
Nonprofit Myth Busters III: Nonprofits and the IRS
Are you dreaming about starting a nonprofit? That's great! Maybe you aren't sure whether a nonprofit is the right vehicle for your big idea. That's...
What Does it Mean to Be a Nonprofit Board Member?
I work with a lot of people who think they'd like to start a nonprofit, and one of first things I usually have to remind...
4 Things to Think About Before Naming an Attorney to a Nonprofit Board
I work with a lot of people who’d like to start a nonprofit, and one of first things I usually have to remind those founders...
Does the Board President Get Veto Power?
One of the things I've noticed in my years as the lawyer for nonprofits is the confusion people have about the board chair or board...
What the heck is a B-Corp?
When dealing with the idea of becoming a B-corp, a lot of the time the people I meet with have awesome ideas that just don’t...
I Just Started a Nonprofit. What About Insurance?
This is a question I WISH more founders asked me! What kind of insurance do I need? (more…)
Treat Your Nonprofit Idea Like Your Wedding
Planning a wedding, or a nonprofit idea, is often a ton of work (assuming you don’t decide to elope). There are a lot of factors...
