<p>has anyone here started a nonprofit organization on their own? if so, any pointers on how to get started??
what did you name it? how did you get state recognition/tax exemption? how did you raise money? etc</p>
<p>sorry if this post is in the wrong section</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>bump. i'm also very interested in hearing about this too, i'm currently thinking of starting one. a mini one of course.</p>
<p>The Secretary of State website in your state should have form for creating a non-profit corp and instructions on what is required -- filing fees, etc. The IRS website will have info on which forms to file for tax exemption.</p>
<p>You know guys...I know this sounds all kumbaya-like but hear me out- We all have a vested interest in human rights- to the ones who are posting in this thread...why don't we try to start a non-profit or a national campaign together?</p>
<p>As someone who has a lot of experience with non-profits, I can safely say that much of it is communication and getting tasks done- all of which can be done via email, fax, and telephone conferences. If needed, webcam communication. It takes a good 5-7 months to be established as a non-profit- I speak from experience. </p>
<p>However, us three can start off with a campaign( I have some very compelling ideas and contacts/resources to back it up) and then move it to non-profit status eventually- the important thing is raisng a lot of money for a cause we believe in as well as really establishing and cementing the message- through a website, media press,etc.</p>
<p>Message me if interested.</p>
<p>It's really not too difficult. Find the book, "How to Start a Nonprofit Corporation", or something similar to that. It will take you through the steps. I haven't done one for a few years, but as I recall it involved a couple of forms for the State and one or two for the IRS, no more than four hours total, and around a hundred bucks in fees.</p>
<p>scared4college i pm'd you :D</p>
<p>guys guys... this is supposed to be a competition.. no working together... ***ff??</p>
<p>I am looking for a Partner/Co-founder. I am also gathering a small team. PM me if interested.</p>
<p>Interesting... skip the visceral and go right to the cerebral... go ahead and bypass the crude, carnal basic instincts of dealing with people.</p>
<p>Hope your pathetic facade teaches you nothing about real leadership or team work. Coward.</p>
<p>^ i don't understand your anger? who are you p'oed with?</p>
<p>I have formed several nonprofit organizations. My occupation was once to do legal work for nonprofits--now I'd rather run nonprofits, and do.</p>
<p>Instead of creating your own, just support the non-profits that already exist. The kind of social entrepreneurship done mostly for self-aggrandizement really bothers me... people just want to come up with new ideas when there are better, time-tested ones already in place. Also, because of the scarcity of resources in some cases, uniting under one umbrella is a more efficient strategy than breaking into different groups. Of course, the exceptions are for people who really do have an innovative idea that's also practical. </p>
<p>Scared4college, what's your idea?</p>
<p>@tokenadult: Can you list down the org mentioned? Are they still active? The links, please. What are they about?</p>
<p>Totally non-related but why don't you wanna tell us about your gender? LOL! I hope you are not mad at me for raising this q or something, ok?</p>
<p>The previous post is directed to tokenadult by the way...</p>
<p>I'm partway through this process at the moment. I'm currently preparing the filing for federal exemption, and it's rather a hassle. The How To book from Nolo press is fine, but very basic. I'd suggest getting all the forms in order first before submitting anything.</p>
<p>It's gotta be original in its goals and you gotta have a valid reason for founding an organization instead of joining another one.</p>
<p>If you can't meet both of those reasons, then there really is no point.</p>
<p>maybe we should bring this up again? bump</p>
<p>Im currently working with a startup non profit called The Global Emergency Fund. We're stationed in New York City and if anyones interested in volunteering and becoming a part of our team PM me.</p>