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Among the most common questions we’re getting is: “How can I begin my own nonprofit organization?” If By using the resources below, we hope that many of your questions will be answered.

These resources are certainly no substitute for legal advice from an attorney familiar with the law of tax-exempt organizations however they will get you on the right path with the right questions to ask.

Nonprofit Management

Your nonprofit management organization includes acquiring as much as possible information. If you use the resources listed here, we think most of your questions will get answered.

Please keep in mind that these resources are not a substitute for any sort of legal advice. Please contact an attorney specialized in tax-exempt organization law. These guidelines will, however, put you on the right track and give you the right tools.

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Why do many nonprofit organizations struggle with governance issues?

First, there are simply too many nonprofit organizations in the United States. The Third Sector continues to proliferate at an outstanding rate.  It seems that anytime someone has a noble idea, with merit, there is an opportunity to create a new organization.

There is nothing inherently wrong with creating a new nonprofit.  The problem is a lack of qualified individuals to effectively govern each new entity.

The most common question asked by new and existing board members of each other is: “Who do you know that would be a good board member?” We can all list names of qualified people who would serve well but they are all over-committed as it is.

Second, no two nonprofit organizations are governed alike. There is any number of publications, guidebooks, or state nonprofit organizations to tell you what is the proper role of a board member or which “best practices” your organization should have in place.

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