Starting Your Own Nonprofit Organization
Description
This course is a how-to guide for anyone who's got a great idea about how to give back to the community—but doesn't know how to turn that idea into a reality. The course begins by considering a fundamental question: Is starting a nonprofit the best way to achieve your philanthropic goals? For those who answer "Yes," the course then discusses the key steps in getting a nonprofit off the ground, including incorporating your organization; applying for tax-exempt status; drafting a business plan; choosing a board of directors and writing bylaws for the organization; recruiting employees and managing volunteers; and addressing the crucial issue of fundraising. Rich with videos and interactive content, this course provides a detailed and highly practical introduction to the fast-growing world of nonprofits.
credits
- IACET CEUs: 0.4
- HRCI Credits: 4
- SHRM PDCs: 4
- CFRE Points: 4
features
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Real-world case studies
- Fully accessible
- Games & Flashcards
- Expert-supported
- Video content
learning Outcomes
- Articulate the advantages and disadvantages of starting a nonprofit organization
- List and describe the alternatives to a nonprofit structure
- Distinguish between a nonprofit organization's mission statement and its vision statement
- Explain the importance of a nonprofit's business plan, and list the elements that it should include
- Describe the different types of boards that a nonprofit may have, and the different strategies for recruiting new board members
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of incorporation for nonprofits
- List the key steps in the incorporation process
- Explain the importance of an organization's formation documents and its organizational meeting
- List the steps involved in applying for 501 (c) (3) status
- Detail the actions needed to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations