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5 Best States to Incorporate a Nonprofit Organization

5 Best States to Incorporate a Nonprofit Organization

Nonprofits may be created to support individuals and families, save animals and the planet, or just offer a...

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Kristine Ensor

How to Start a PTA/PTO in Your School | A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start a PTA/PTO in Your School | A Step-by-Step Guide

PTA or PTO stands for Parent-Teacher Association or Parent-Teacher Organization. These groups form to incorporate parents into the...

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Kristine Ensor

What is a 509(a)(2) Public Charity and How is It Different from the Rest?

What is a 509(a)(2) Public Charity and How is It Different from the Rest?

There are 27 different types of 501(c) nonprofit organizations defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that are...

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Kristine Ensor

How to Start a Church: The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide

How to Start a Church: The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide

So you’ve been called to start a church. You feel compelled to reach out to the community in...

Lindsey Baker

Lindsey Baker Bower

Make it Matter: How to Name Your Nonprofit Organization

Make it Matter: How to Name Your Nonprofit Organization

How wonderful would it be if your nonprofit became a household name? Known by so many, easily recognizable,...

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Raj

How to Start a Nonprofit in Tennessee | 12-Step Guide

How to Start a Nonprofit in Tennessee | 12-Step Guide

There are over 27,000 nonprofit organizations in Tennessee. Congratulations! You have decided to join this force for good....

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Kristine Ensor

How to Write an Awesome Nonprofit Mission Statement

How to Write an Awesome Nonprofit Mission Statement

Your nonprofit mission statement is your foundation. It shapes and influences everything from marketing and communications to culture,...

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Raj

How to Start a Nonprofit in Missouri | The Ultimate Guide

How to Start a Nonprofit in Missouri | The Ultimate Guide

To start a nonprofit in Missouri, you’ll need to determine key information about your organization. For example, your...

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Heather Karellas

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization in Minnesota | 12-Step Guide

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization in Minnesota | 12-Step Guide

Minnesota gives a small-town feel to a big state. The people are friendly, and the scenery is beautiful....

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Kristine Ensor

How to Fill Out Form 1023 and Form 1023-EZ for Nonprofits

How to Fill Out Form 1023 and Form 1023-EZ for Nonprofits

If you’re starting a nonprofit organization and you’ve already taken the important steps like finding your board members...

Lindsey Baker

Lindsey Baker Bower

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