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University Ave. #20
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651.642.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
Greater MN: 1.800.289.1904
Email: info@mncn.org
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| Regular Price: $25.00 | MCN Members: $25.00 |
Priced low for small budgets, this publication is packed with accurate and up-to-date information on how to start and manage a successful nonprofit organization. At just $25, this easy-to-use handbook is a great tool for those who are beginning the start-up process, those who are just thinking about starting a nonprofit, and those who just want to know more about Minnesota's laws and regulations for nonprofits.
Published by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006
Features:
- Basic information about nonprofits.
- Why you should start a nonprofit.
- Why you shouldn't start a nonprofit.
- A detailed step-by-step guide through the start-up process.
- Samples articles of incorporation.
- Sample bylaws for organizations without members, and sample bylaws for organizations with members.
- Sample position descriptions for board members.
- Information on common management issues for nonprofits.
- Glossary of terms.
- List of government offices, nonprofit assistance organizations, and other resources helpful for nonprofits.
- The assembly of necessary forms a new nonprofit will need to file with the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office, Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Minnesota Department of Revenue and Internal Revenue Service. (These forms are also available at no charge from the respective government department.)
Table of Contents
| Are you prepared to start a nonprofit? | |
| What is a nonprofit organization | |
| Alternatives to starting a nonprofit | |
| Step-by-step guide to nonprofit incorporation | |
| Steps to becoming a nonprofit | |
| Visionary stage | |
| Planning stage | |
| Federal filing | |
| State filing | |
| Annual filing | |
| Common management issues for nonprofits | |
| Board governance | |
| Planning for fundraising | |
| Finding and using effective systems | |
| Outreach methods for nonprofits | |
| Community awareness | |
| Lobbying | |
| Other considerations to running a nonprofit | |
| Legal and insurance needs | |
| Human resource needs | |
| Samples and tips | |
| Sample articles of incorporation | |
| Sample bylaws - without members | |
| Sample bylaws - with members | |
| Sample board position descriptions | |
| Resources | |
| Government offices | |
| Nonprofit resource directory | |
| Glossary of terms | |
| Appendix | |
| Minnesota Statutes, Section 317A Index | |
| State filing forms | |
| IRS filing forms | |
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Phone: 651.642.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
Greater MN: 1.800.289.1904
Email: info@mncn.org
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