• Management/technical assistance providers
• Legal resources
• Nonprofit associations
• State agencies
• Start-up guides

Start-up guides

• Nonprofit Accounting Basics

  For Starting a Nonprofit

  Topics in this section have been chosen and arranged to provide guidance in strong financial management to someone who may be considering starting a nonprofit and who otherwise has little or no knowledge of or experience with nonprofits.

• Harbor Business Compliance

  How to Start a Non-Profit Organization in Nebraska

  If you’re looking to start a Nebraska nonprofit organization, you’re in the right place. This guide will help you file formation documents, obtain tax identification numbers, and register for fundraising.

• Free Management Library

  How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

  Provides a thorough listing of recommended resources on starting a nonprofit, along with guidance on when and how to form a new nonprofit organization.

• Harbor Business Compliance

  Nonprofit Startup Guide

  This comprehensive guide will help you choose a nonprofit structure, file formation documents, register for taxes, and register for fundraising. Includes state-by-state checklists and instructions.

• IRS

  Publication 557: Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization

  Discusses rules and procedures for organizations seeking recognition of exemption from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Also describes which types of organizations are eligible for tax-exempt status and how to calculate public support. [PDF]

• National Minority AIDS Council [PDF]

  Starting a Nonprofit

  This manual is designed to facilitate your ability to quickly and effectively start a nonprofit, register it with your state (if you want to incorporate) and obtain tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

• National Minority AIDS Council [PDF]

  Starting a Nonprofit

  This manual is designed to facilitate your ability to quickly and effectively start a nonprofit, register it with your state (if you want to incorporate) and obtain tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

• BoardSource [PDF]

  Starting a Nonprofit Organization

  This resource is designed to provide founding board members with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to consider during the beginning phases in the life of an organization.

• ffwd.org

  The Tech Nonprofit Playbook

  The Tech Nonprofit Playbook distills best-in-class advice from leaders whose work has transformed the social impact space for tech nonprofits. The Playbook includes detailed chapters to guide you step-by-step through the issues and decisions that tech nonprofits will face.