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Starting a Nonprofit: Do you need a Fiscal Sponsor?
by Amber Melanie Smith | Starting A Nonprofit
Do you need a fiscal sponsor when starting a nonprofit organization? Here’s what a fiscal sponsor is, and the pros and cons of having one.
What is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization? Your Guide to Tax-Exempt Status
by Amber Melanie Smith | Starting A Nonprofit
What exactly is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization? If you’re starting a nonprofit, here’s a breakdown of the 501c3 Nonprofit status down for you!
Grants for Nonprofits: 6 Grant Types and How to Find Them
by Amber Melanie Smith | Fundraising Ideas, Grant Writing for Nonprofits, Starting A Nonprofit, Working For A Nonprofit
Grants are one way your nonprofit can find funding. Where do you find grants for nonprofits? Here are 6 different types of grants for nonprofits.
Starting a Nonprofit: 8 Must-Have Board of Directors Roles
by Amber Melanie Smith | Nonprofit Board of Directors, Starting A Nonprofit, Volunteering and Service
Starting a nonprofit? You need committed, skilled Board of Directors members. Here are some Board roles you need, plus where to look for Board candidates.
Avoid these 7 mistakes I made starting a Nonprofit
by Amber Melanie Smith | Creating Social Change, Nonprofit Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Starting A Nonprofit, Working For A Nonprofit
When I was starting a nonprofit, I knew next to nothing about how to do it. Avoid these 7 mistakes I made starting a nonprofit.
Starting a Nonprofit Organization? Do These 3 Things First
by Amber Melanie Smith | Nonprofit Board of Directors, Starting A Nonprofit
Are you thinking of starting a nonprofit? I started a nonprofit before I finished college, before I had all the knowledge I probably needed, and with very little experience. I’ve shared a bit about my personal experiences (and setbacks!) on my nonprofit journey —...
How Successful Nonprofits Fundraise
by Amber Melanie Smith | Fundraising Ideas, Starting A Nonprofit
How do nonprofits fundraise? Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits grow successfully while others struggle to raise enough money to keep their doors open?