<p>I've heard of many people on CC who say they've done just that, so how do you do it? I ask because I have so many things I want to do with one specific topic, and I want to start an organization that would help bring it all into one roof. So, how do I get started? How much money will I need? Any help is great!</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Bump please...</p>
<p>Depends. Do you want to start a chapter of an established organization? If so, look on their site about chartering a new one. You'll need to find a teacher (or some other person) to be the adviser, and then you'll have to charter it -- in other words, make it official. You might also have to get administrative approval. Then, you advertise -- bulletins, fliers, posters, whatever. You set a time for meetings. If money is an issue, you can charge membership fees. Or you can do fundraisers.</p>
<p>If it isn't part of an established organization--i.e. if it's a creation of your own--then you can skip the charter part. For example, I've always loved linguistics, and when I heard about a linguistics competition, I decided I wanted to start a team at my school, so I did. I found a teacher to sponsor it, I advertised by bulletin and flier, I talked to foreign language classes about it, and ultimately I got many people to join. (It was the first highschool team for this specific linguistics competition, to my knowledge.)</p>
<p>First choose something that you like and that others might also like. You also might wanna research on your group so that you'll be an expert on it.
Second choose a teacher to sponsor and make sure the teacher is likable also.
Third post fliers etc. etc. etc. etc. all around your school.
Fourth Have the first meeting.</p>
<p>What about an organization outside of school?</p>
<p>Hey, </p>
<p>I have a non-profit organization that I started PM me for more details.</p>
<p>Talk to adults that have a little know-how in the subject area. For instance, I started a charity drive, and the first person I talked to when trying to get it going was my school's community service director.</p>
<p>501 (c) 3 ... fill out some papers</p>
<p>Get some sponsors. Have an event.</p>
<p>i started an nonprofit four years ago, and what i did was to come up with a concrete plan.... what exactly you want to acheive, your targeted beneficiaries, estimated budget, etc. and when all of this is together, get approval from your local town committee, then look for funding from sponsors with an interest in your aim, and present them with a clear, detailed, well-organized proposal so they know you mean business.. it's a great deal of work but if you show potential supporters you are capable of using any funds they allocate in the best way possible, they'll be more willing to contribute and help you help others
best of luck, once it gets off the ground it is so rewarding, starting up is the hardest part</p>