Helpful Links

Resources for starting and operating nonprofit organizations:

The Internet Nonprofit Center – Provides many links and good information on a variety of issues facing nonprofits. Review their FAQs for start-up of nonprofits, and FAQs on where to start when creating a nonprofit.

"Thinking of Forming a Non-Profit? What to Consider Before You Begin" from the Center for Non-Profit Corporations – A helpful downloadable introductory guide for deciding on starting a nonprofit organization (written for NJ nonprofits but generally applicable to all new nonprofits nationwide). “Just What is a Non-Profit, Anyway?”

The Foundation Center – Repository of helpful information for grant writing, fundraising, etc. The Foundation Center's Establishing a Nonprofit Organization is a very helpful online tutorial, available in their Virtual Classroom. This tutorial describes 12 tasks that need to be accomplished during the process of establishing a nonprofit organization.

GuideStar – A national data-base of nonprofit organizations. This site is designed for grant seekers and grant makers. Find information on grants and resource development. Let Foundations and donors know about your organization.

CompassPoint Nonprofit Services – A nonprofit training, consulting and research organization.

About.Com's Ten Common Mistakes in Starting a 501c3 Nonprofit Startup – A must read for anyone considering starting a nonprofit organization.

IRS – The IRS site has several helpful resources. FAQs About Applying for Tax-Exemption. Download of Publication 557: Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, in PDF format. Also see, Tax Information for Charitable Organizations.