Starting a nonprofit
For: Founders setting up a charity rather than a for-profit business.
A nonprofit still needs a plan and a budget, but the legal setup, the board and the funding model all work differently.
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Legal & Registration Nonprofits Guide
So You Want to Start a Nonprofit?
A frequently asked questions document on readiness for starting a nonprofit in Maine.
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Legal & Registration Nonprofits Checklist
Starting a Maine Nonprofit Readiness Checklist
This document covers the steps to prepare for and file for nonprofit staus.
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Build the board
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Planning & Operations Nonprofits Guide
Board Responsibilities
An overview of what it means to be a board member for a Nonprofit, important for many clients who might ask friends and family to be on the board.
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Planning & Operations Nonprofits Worksheet
Nonprofit Board Skills Assessment
This document provides the groundwork for analyzing potential board members for skill needs and program viability.
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Plan and fund it
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Planning & Operations Nonprofits Template
SCORE Business Plan Template Outline for Nonprofits
An overview of the different sections of a business plan and how they apply to a nonprofit.
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Money & Finance Nonprofits Guide
Fundraising for a Nonprofit
This document outlines the various methods for fundraising for nonprofits.
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Planning & Operations Nonprofits Guide
Board Responsibilities
An overview of what it means to be a board member for a Nonprofit, important for many clients who might ask friends and family to be on the board.
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