{"id":449,"date":"2017-01-17T09:02:49","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T09:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/blog\/?p=449"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:31:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T20:31:17","slug":"nonprofit-start-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/nonprofit-start-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"Nonprofit Start-ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GrantWatch.com<\/a> is a unique and effective tool for grant searching. \u00a0We\u2019d like to take the opportunity and talk to you about <strong>starting a nonprofit. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First of all starting a nonprofit or small business, must be done with <strong>happiness.<\/strong>\u00a0There are a lot of hours involved in any start-up. It should be <strong>your passion<\/strong> and it should never ever be your last resort to obtain income.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><strong>&#8220;If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>We get calls every day from subscribers, like you, searching for grants to start a nonprofit. You probably have an innovative idea that will transform the community. But, you need the time, determination and follow-through to put it into action. Here are the steps we suggest you follow:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look into other nonprofits: Is there an org already doing the type of work you were planning on?<\/li>\n<li>Is nonprofit status right for you? Determine if you want to be a tax-exempt organization or a for-profit. This could alter your plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Make a solid base for yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a mission statement: This is pivotal. It describes what an organization wants to accomplish in the present.<\/li>\n<li>Write a business plan: Yup, a business plan. This is because it will help you articulate your plans and goals.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a board: This is the group that has legal responsibilities. So, take time in orienting, training and cultivating board members.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a social media strategy and become noticed on all channels. \u00a0This will\u00a0help you market yourself when creating a crowdfunding campaign to help defray some of the professional fees (legal and accounting costs) of start-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Incorporate yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why should you incorporate? It makes officers and directors less liable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>501(c)3 status<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply for the IRS status. Wait to hear back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Continual compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register with your state\u2019s charity registry. Don\u2019t forget form 990, an annual reporting requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, search for grants for start-up nonprofits on GrantWatch.com. 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