STARTING A NON-PROFIT

2

Marc Parham Radio Show Host MCSpeaker Infopreneur

Myths and Facts about Non-ProfitsUnderstanding of the basic steps to start a non-profitUnderstanding of the different basic types of non-profitsUnderstanding of what the 501c3 or Tax Exempt status

meansUnderstanding the important factors of Program

DevelopmentOther options to accomplish the same goals and objectives

What You Will Get From This Workshop

Non-Profit Myths

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bullNonprofits are not prohibited by law from making a profit only from distributing their profits to those who control the organization (known as the non-distribution constraint)

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bull There are approximately 14 million nonprofits in the United States of which more than half -- about 777000 -- are charitable bull Collectively nonprofits employ about 11

million people or 7 percent of the US workforce bull This is more than the number employed in

most for-profit companiesbull In New York City alone one in seven people

works for a nonprofit

Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

2

Marc Parham Radio Show Host MCSpeaker Infopreneur

Myths and Facts about Non-ProfitsUnderstanding of the basic steps to start a non-profitUnderstanding of the different basic types of non-profitsUnderstanding of what the 501c3 or Tax Exempt status

meansUnderstanding the important factors of Program

DevelopmentOther options to accomplish the same goals and objectives

What You Will Get From This Workshop

Non-Profit Myths

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bullNonprofits are not prohibited by law from making a profit only from distributing their profits to those who control the organization (known as the non-distribution constraint)

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bull There are approximately 14 million nonprofits in the United States of which more than half -- about 777000 -- are charitable bull Collectively nonprofits employ about 11

million people or 7 percent of the US workforce bull This is more than the number employed in

most for-profit companiesbull In New York City alone one in seven people

works for a nonprofit

Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

Myths and Facts about Non-ProfitsUnderstanding of the basic steps to start a non-profitUnderstanding of the different basic types of non-profitsUnderstanding of what the 501c3 or Tax Exempt status

meansUnderstanding the important factors of Program

DevelopmentOther options to accomplish the same goals and objectives

What You Will Get From This Workshop

Non-Profit Myths

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bullNonprofits are not prohibited by law from making a profit only from distributing their profits to those who control the organization (known as the non-distribution constraint)

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bull There are approximately 14 million nonprofits in the United States of which more than half -- about 777000 -- are charitable bull Collectively nonprofits employ about 11

million people or 7 percent of the US workforce bull This is more than the number employed in

most for-profit companiesbull In New York City alone one in seven people

works for a nonprofit

Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

Non-Profit Myths

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bullNonprofits are not prohibited by law from making a profit only from distributing their profits to those who control the organization (known as the non-distribution constraint)

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bull There are approximately 14 million nonprofits in the United States of which more than half -- about 777000 -- are charitable bull Collectively nonprofits employ about 11

million people or 7 percent of the US workforce bull This is more than the number employed in

most for-profit companiesbull In New York City alone one in seven people

works for a nonprofit

Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bullNonprofits are not prohibited by law from making a profit only from distributing their profits to those who control the organization (known as the non-distribution constraint)

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bull There are approximately 14 million nonprofits in the United States of which more than half -- about 777000 -- are charitable bull Collectively nonprofits employ about 11

million people or 7 percent of the US workforce bull This is more than the number employed in

most for-profit companiesbull In New York City alone one in seven people

works for a nonprofit

Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullNonprofits are not prohibited by law from making a profit only from distributing their profits to those who control the organization (known as the non-distribution constraint)

Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

bull There are approximately 14 million nonprofits in the United States of which more than half -- about 777000 -- are charitable bull Collectively nonprofits employ about 11

million people or 7 percent of the US workforce bull This is more than the number employed in

most for-profit companiesbull In New York City alone one in seven people

works for a nonprofit

Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bull There are approximately 14 million nonprofits in the United States of which more than half -- about 777000 -- are charitable bull Collectively nonprofits employ about 11

million people or 7 percent of the US workforce bull This is more than the number employed in

most for-profit companiesbull In New York City alone one in seven people

works for a nonprofit

Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal

With Charity

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bull Did you know that the National Football League is a nonprofit So is the PGA (Professional Golf Association) as well as Public Relations Society of America) PRSA

bull The nonprofit sector consists of all organizations in American society that are neither government nor business (clarifying an example just given NFL teams are businesses but their association is a nonprofit)

bull Nonprofits range from day-care centers and neighborhood churches to major research universities and metropolitan hospitals

bull Their one common characteristic is that they have qualified for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code

Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bull Gifts are not the primary source of income for charitable organizations let alone nonprofits in general Nonprofits rely on dues and feesbull For charitable organizations in aggregate

gifts account for only 25 percent of their revenue bull About 38 percent comes from dues and

fees 30 percent from government grants and contracts and 7 percent from investment earnings

Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bull The person that started the non profit can be fired from the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)bull The Executive Director of the Non-

Profit is also the CEO of the Board (FACT OR FICTION)bull The role of the executive board is to

manage the day to day activity of the non-profit (FACT OR FICTION)

Fact or Fiction

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

Questions to ask before starting a non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullQuestion 1 What is the cause or need that I want to address bullQuestion 2 How much passion do I have about the

need that exists bullQuestion 3 Do I consider myself a leader bullQuestion 4 Have I checked to be sure there is no

existing organization that is working to address the same need or the same people I want to help

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullQuestion 5 What research have I done on the sources of funding for my dream or vision bullQuestion 6 Who will help and support me bullQuestion 7 Where will my organization meet in the initial stagebullQuestion 8 How much money can I personally afford to spend on starting my non-profit

8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bull Public Charities and Foundationsbull There is no real difference between a public charity and a public

foundationbull If the non-profit is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization they will have

a determination letter from the IRSbull Public charities and foundations must receive at least one-third of

their support from the general public including gifts grants and fees bull Not more than one-third of their support can come from

investment income

Types of Non-Profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullPrivate FoundationsbullPrivate foundation normally has one main source of

support or revenuebullA private foundation might be started with a large

endowment from a family and never solicit support againbullPrivate foundations have less tax benefits than

public charities

Type of Non-Profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullThe purpose of the 501 c 3 status is for your organization to receive Tax Exempt status from the Federal GovernmentbullIt will provide your organization the ability to receive tax deductible donations discounts and the prestige of having the status

501 c 3 Status Do you Need It

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullDo you consistently make a financial surplus (ie a profit) bullDo you have donors who want a tax deductionbullDoes your group wish to apply for or receive grantsbullDoes a fundraising program require 501(c)(3) status

Are Your Ready for the Status

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullComplete the 28 page 1023 application from the IRSbullRequires an application fee $400 - $800 depending on the size and annual reporting of the organizationbullRequires the development of organizational documents that must be sent in with the application

How to Apply for the Status

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

bullHire a consultant attorney or CPAbullUse a Online servicebullDo it yourself

3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

1 Reserve the Organizations Name2 File Articles of Incorporation3 Publish Intent to Incorporate4 Apply for the Federal Employer Identification Number5 Prepare Organization Documents6 Conduct an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors7 Apply for Federal Tax-exempt Status8 Apply for Georgia State Tax-Exempt Status9 Apply for Georgia State ID Number10 Register as a Charitable Organization11 Obtain Business License

11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia

Reference Georgia Center for Nonprofits Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

TASK FEES METHOD1 Company

name reservation

$25 httpwwwsosgeorgiagovcorporationsname_reservehtm

2 File the Articles of Incorporation

$100 httpscorpsosstategausBusinessNonProfitCorpDefaultaspxXID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d

Transmittal Form 2273 Obtain an

employer identification number (EIN)

$0 httpssa1www4irsgovmodieinindividualindexjsp

4 Publish Intent to Incorporate

$35 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

5 Develop Organizational Documents

Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-lawsBusiness Plan Program Development PlanOrganizational Narrative

6 Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board

MEETING

7 Complete IRS 1023 forms

httpwwwirsgovpubirs-pdff1023pdf

1023 Filing fee to IRS

$300 FEE

8 GA State Exempt 3065 form

$50 httpsetaxdorgagovinctax2008_formsTSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605pdf

9 Apply for Georgia State ID NumberDOL

PDF FORM

10

Obtain Business License

$150 CLERK OFFICE

CHECK LIST WITH LINKS

This checklist has all the links to the sites to register your non-profit

Are still sure that you want to start a non-

profit

bullSocial Entrepreneurship bullVolunteerbullWork for a Non-Profit

Other Ways To Help

bull Social entrepreneurship is the work of social entrepreneurs bull A social entrepreneur recognizes a social problem and uses

entrepreneurial principles to organize create and manage a venture to achieve social change (a social venture) bull While a business entrepreneur typically measures performance in profit

and return a social entrepreneur focuses on creating social returns bull Thus the main aim of social entrepreneurship is to further social and

environmental goals Social entrepreneurs are most commonly associated with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors[1] but this need not preclude making a profit

Social Entrepreneurship

bullSocial Entrepreneurship bullVolunteerbullWork for a Non-Profit

Other Ways To Help

bull Social entrepreneurship is the work of social entrepreneurs bull A social entrepreneur recognizes a social problem and uses

entrepreneurial principles to organize create and manage a venture to achieve social change (a social venture) bull While a business entrepreneur typically measures performance in profit

and return a social entrepreneur focuses on creating social returns bull Thus the main aim of social entrepreneurship is to further social and

environmental goals Social entrepreneurs are most commonly associated with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors[1] but this need not preclude making a profit

Social Entrepreneurship

bull Social entrepreneurship is the work of social entrepreneurs bull A social entrepreneur recognizes a social problem and uses

entrepreneurial principles to organize create and manage a venture to achieve social change (a social venture) bull While a business entrepreneur typically measures performance in profit

and return a social entrepreneur focuses on creating social returns bull Thus the main aim of social entrepreneurship is to further social and

environmental goals Social entrepreneurs are most commonly associated with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors[1] but this need not preclude making a profit

Social Entrepreneurship

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Programs are Fundedhellipnot the

Non-Profithellip

bull In order to get funding and implement a successful program you must develop a sound program plan bull This development plan will layout the important aspects of

your program bull The development of this plan will help you think through

your ideas and make sure that you have covered that things that will help make your program successful

Developing a new program for your non-profit

DEVELOP A GOOD PLAN

bullBad program development is the major reason for programs to lose funding bullBy following the steps below you will be able to develop the basic components of your program

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

bullWhat is your program idea bull You must be able to describe your program in

simple terms that will give the reader a good understanding of what you want to accomplish bull What issues are you trying to address bull Give a good description of what the issue is

that your program will address bull Remember to keep it simple

STEP 1 - Program Overview

bullWhat do you hope to achieve with your program bullWhat do you plan to accomplish bullWho will your program serve and why do they need it

STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity

bullHow are you going to do what you say What are the goals and objectives of your program bullGoals refer to things that you want

to accomplish bullObjectives refer to the outcomes of a

program bullBe as specific as possible

STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives

bull How will the success of your program be measured bull How will you be able to show how well your program is

doing bull Create activities that are measurable bull For example you can show how many people participated in

your program by simply counting the participant sign-up sheets bull Define the method of how the activities will be evaluated bull Pre and post tests surveys and questionnaires observation

focus groups and discussions are some methods of evaluation

STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bull In order to get funding and implement a successful program you must develop a sound program plan bull This development plan will layout the important aspects of

your program bull The development of this plan will help you think through

your ideas and make sure that you have covered that things that will help make your program successful

Developing a new program for your non-profit

DEVELOP A GOOD PLAN

bullBad program development is the major reason for programs to lose funding bullBy following the steps below you will be able to develop the basic components of your program

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

bullWhat is your program idea bull You must be able to describe your program in

simple terms that will give the reader a good understanding of what you want to accomplish bull What issues are you trying to address bull Give a good description of what the issue is

that your program will address bull Remember to keep it simple

STEP 1 - Program Overview

bullWhat do you hope to achieve with your program bullWhat do you plan to accomplish bullWho will your program serve and why do they need it

STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity

bullHow are you going to do what you say What are the goals and objectives of your program bullGoals refer to things that you want

to accomplish bullObjectives refer to the outcomes of a

program bullBe as specific as possible

STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives

bull How will the success of your program be measured bull How will you be able to show how well your program is

doing bull Create activities that are measurable bull For example you can show how many people participated in

your program by simply counting the participant sign-up sheets bull Define the method of how the activities will be evaluated bull Pre and post tests surveys and questionnaires observation

focus groups and discussions are some methods of evaluation

STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bullBad program development is the major reason for programs to lose funding bullBy following the steps below you will be able to develop the basic components of your program

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

bullWhat is your program idea bull You must be able to describe your program in

simple terms that will give the reader a good understanding of what you want to accomplish bull What issues are you trying to address bull Give a good description of what the issue is

that your program will address bull Remember to keep it simple

STEP 1 - Program Overview

bullWhat do you hope to achieve with your program bullWhat do you plan to accomplish bullWho will your program serve and why do they need it

STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity

bullHow are you going to do what you say What are the goals and objectives of your program bullGoals refer to things that you want

to accomplish bullObjectives refer to the outcomes of a

program bullBe as specific as possible

STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives

bull How will the success of your program be measured bull How will you be able to show how well your program is

doing bull Create activities that are measurable bull For example you can show how many people participated in

your program by simply counting the participant sign-up sheets bull Define the method of how the activities will be evaluated bull Pre and post tests surveys and questionnaires observation

focus groups and discussions are some methods of evaluation

STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bullWhat is your program idea bull You must be able to describe your program in

simple terms that will give the reader a good understanding of what you want to accomplish bull What issues are you trying to address bull Give a good description of what the issue is

that your program will address bull Remember to keep it simple

STEP 1 - Program Overview

bullWhat do you hope to achieve with your program bullWhat do you plan to accomplish bullWho will your program serve and why do they need it

STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity

bullHow are you going to do what you say What are the goals and objectives of your program bullGoals refer to things that you want

to accomplish bullObjectives refer to the outcomes of a

program bullBe as specific as possible

STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives

bull How will the success of your program be measured bull How will you be able to show how well your program is

doing bull Create activities that are measurable bull For example you can show how many people participated in

your program by simply counting the participant sign-up sheets bull Define the method of how the activities will be evaluated bull Pre and post tests surveys and questionnaires observation

focus groups and discussions are some methods of evaluation

STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bullWhat do you hope to achieve with your program bullWhat do you plan to accomplish bullWho will your program serve and why do they need it

STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity

bullHow are you going to do what you say What are the goals and objectives of your program bullGoals refer to things that you want

to accomplish bullObjectives refer to the outcomes of a

program bullBe as specific as possible

STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives

bull How will the success of your program be measured bull How will you be able to show how well your program is

doing bull Create activities that are measurable bull For example you can show how many people participated in

your program by simply counting the participant sign-up sheets bull Define the method of how the activities will be evaluated bull Pre and post tests surveys and questionnaires observation

focus groups and discussions are some methods of evaluation

STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bullHow are you going to do what you say What are the goals and objectives of your program bullGoals refer to things that you want

to accomplish bullObjectives refer to the outcomes of a

program bullBe as specific as possible

STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives

bull How will the success of your program be measured bull How will you be able to show how well your program is

doing bull Create activities that are measurable bull For example you can show how many people participated in

your program by simply counting the participant sign-up sheets bull Define the method of how the activities will be evaluated bull Pre and post tests surveys and questionnaires observation

focus groups and discussions are some methods of evaluation

STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bull How will the success of your program be measured bull How will you be able to show how well your program is

doing bull Create activities that are measurable bull For example you can show how many people participated in

your program by simply counting the participant sign-up sheets bull Define the method of how the activities will be evaluated bull Pre and post tests surveys and questionnaires observation

focus groups and discussions are some methods of evaluation

STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bullWho are you and why can you be successful with this program bullDescribe who you are by creating an Organizational profile bull The Organization profile will give the basic information

about your organization like bull Business structure past experience and the management team bull Be sure to include the information on your collaborative

partners

STEP 5 - Organizational Information

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bullMake sure to create a program budget that will show all your cost and expenses bull It is also good to include the following information bullResumes of key personnel a Project plan Letters of

support Cooperative agreements and any other pertinent information

STEP 6 - Attachments

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bull Take the time to do good program development and you will create a solid roadmap for a successful program bull Just work on the plan step by step and donrsquot be afraid

of asking questions that you canrsquot answer bullOnce you have the questions there is always a place to

get the answer

SUMMARY

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

bullFoundation Center Atlantabullwwwfoundationcenterorg

bullGeorgia Center for Non-Profitsbullwwwgcncom

bullCapBuilder Networkbullwwwcapbuildernetworkcom

Where to get help

wwwcapbuildernetworkcommarcpcapbuildernetworkcom

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• STARTING A NON-PROFIT
• Marc Parham Radio Show Host MCSpeaker Infopreneur
• What You Will Get From This Workshop
• Non-Profit Myths
• Slide 5
• Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit
• Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size
• Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity
• Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity (2)
• Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue
• Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue (2)
• Fact or Fiction
• Questions to ask before starting a non-profit
• 8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit
• 8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit (2)
• Types of Non-Profit
• Type of Non-Profit
• 501 c 3 Status Do you Need It
• Are Your Ready for the Status
• How to Apply for the Status
• 3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit
• 11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia
• CHECK LIST WITH LINKS
• Are still sure that you want to start a non-profit
• Other Ways To Help
• Social Entrepreneurship
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
• Developing a new program for your non-profit
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (2)
• STEP 1 - Program Overview
• STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity
• STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives
• STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan
• STEP 5 - Organizational Information
• STEP 6 - Attachments
• SUMMARY
• Where to get help
• Slide 38
• Slide 39
• Slide 40

39

40

• STARTING A NON-PROFIT
• Marc Parham Radio Show Host MCSpeaker Infopreneur
• What You Will Get From This Workshop
• Non-Profit Myths
• Slide 5
• Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit
• Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size
• Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity
• Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity (2)
• Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue
• Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue (2)
• Fact or Fiction
• Questions to ask before starting a non-profit
• 8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit
• 8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit (2)
• Types of Non-Profit
• Type of Non-Profit
• 501 c 3 Status Do you Need It
• Are Your Ready for the Status
• How to Apply for the Status
• 3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit
• 11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia
• CHECK LIST WITH LINKS
• Are still sure that you want to start a non-profit
• Other Ways To Help
• Social Entrepreneurship
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
• Developing a new program for your non-profit
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (2)
• STEP 1 - Program Overview
• STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity
• STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives
• STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan
• STEP 5 - Organizational Information
• STEP 6 - Attachments
• SUMMARY
• Where to get help
• Slide 38
• Slide 39
• Slide 40

40

• STARTING A NON-PROFIT
• Marc Parham Radio Show Host MCSpeaker Infopreneur
• What You Will Get From This Workshop
• Non-Profit Myths
• Slide 5
• Myth 1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit
• Myth 2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size
• Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity
• Myth 3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity (2)
• Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue
• Myth 4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue (2)
• Fact or Fiction
• Questions to ask before starting a non-profit
• 8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit
• 8 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Non-Profit (2)
• Types of Non-Profit
• Type of Non-Profit
• 501 c 3 Status Do you Need It
• Are Your Ready for the Status
• How to Apply for the Status
• 3 Ways To Form a Non-Profit
• 11 Steps to Forming a Non-Profit in the State of Georgia
• CHECK LIST WITH LINKS
• Are still sure that you want to start a non-profit
• Other Ways To Help
• Social Entrepreneurship
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
• Developing a new program for your non-profit
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (2)
• STEP 1 - Program Overview
• STEP 2 - The Statement of Need or Opportunity
• STEP 3 - Program Goals and Objectives
• STEP 4 - Evaluation Plan
• STEP 5 - Organizational Information
• STEP 6 - Attachments
• SUMMARY
• Where to get help
• Slide 38
• Slide 39
• Slide 40