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.
THIS can hurt your chances at property tax exemption
In my home state of Minnesota, nonprofits can apply for property tax exemption if they use their real estate for mission delivery. Usually this is...
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…)
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...
Down With the Overhead Pie Chart!
You know what I'm talking about, the pie chart you see on annual reports from nonprofits all the time that show a lot of money...
What If Somebody Asks to See Our 990s?
So, you get a strange phone call at the office – somebody wants back copies of the organization's 990s. Feels a little invasive doesn't it?...
3 secret tips to be better at board meetings
New nonprofits often start with board members who have no training or experience with running an effective board meeting. And most new boards don't even...
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...
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...
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...
