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Incorporation

Once you have a solid foundation for your organization, it is time to begin the process of incorporation. State laws and regulations around forming nonprofit corporations vary from state to state...

Posted In: Boards and Governance Tags: Starting a Nonprofit, Bylaws, Incorporation, Policies, Requirements

Starting and sustaining a nonprofit can be a significant challenge. There are currently more than one million charitable nonprofits in the United States, and many struggle to attract funding.

Posted In: Boards and Governance, Ethics & Accountability, Financial Management Tags: Starting a Nonprofit, Governance, Incorporation, Business Planning, Policies, Filing, Forms, Costs, Funding

Every day, individuals like you are inspired to start a nonprofit to help serve your community.

Posted In: Boards and Governance, Ethics & Accountability, Financial Management, Fundraising, Leadership Tags: Starting a Nonprofit, Governance, Incorporation, Business Planning, Policies, Filing, Forms, Costs, Funding

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