Who This Course Is For And What You'll Learn

Everything you need to know to form your non-profit is covered here.

  • This course is for anyone wanting to form a non-profit

  • You'll learn Step by Step how to form a Non-profit

  • Define your Purpose

  • Conduct A Name Search

  • Writing Your Mission & Vision Statement

  • The Importance of a Business Address, Business website and Business phone number

  • Writing your Bylaws

  • Filing Incorporations forms

  • Buildings a Board of Directors

  • and So Much More!

Instructor

Mestisha Castleberry

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome To The Course!
  • 2
    Getting Started!
    • Download Nonprofit Check List
    • What Is A Non-profit
    • (NGO)- Non Governmental Organization vs. (NPO)- Non-profit Organization
    • Identifying Your Non-profit Idea
    • What Is An Operating Budget ?
    • Conduct Your Name Search- Is Your Name Available?
    • Is A Virtual Office Right For You?
  • 3
    Section -1
    • Templates
    • Develop Non-profit Mission & Vision Statement (Template)
    • Set up Your Board Of Directors (Template)
    • Develop Non-profit Bylaws (Template)
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters (Template)
  • 4
    Section -2
    • Establish A Facebook Business Page and Other Social Media Profiles For Your Non-profit
    • Open for Business
    • Apply For An EIN-Employer Identification Number with the IRS-Internal Revenue Service
    • File Your Articles Of Incorporation
    • Open A Business Bank Account For Your Non-profit
  • 5
    Section -3
    • FILE FOR TAX EXEMPT STATUS /IRS FORM 1023-EZ
  • 6
    Next steps
    • Phase I-Build Business Credit
    • Resources For Maintaining Your Non-profit
    • More resources for you