how do i set up a non profit organization?
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There is a detailed set of requirements for being recognized as a non-profit by the IRS. This non-profit status is recognized by everyone nationwide. It allows your income to not be taxed. The source below has details about the process.
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What exactly do you mean by a paid charity?\nDo you mean a for-profit organization that helps the needy?\nDo you mean a not-for-profit organization with paid employees?\n\nNot really sure. In either case, you would probably want to contact your state or local government offices regarding business development, trade-name registration, etc. Your state might have a business committee that could help, or even the chamber of commerce.\n\nNon-profit businesses must follow quite strict rules. Get help so that you don't run afoul of the law.
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I think your first step would be to volunteer at one first. Once you get the hang of it you'll have MANY connections to start your own.
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Try puting up posters at your campus or school, explaining what the organisations all about. Try community centers and religous institutions too. Im your stil having trouble, try teaming up with a similar existing organisation that already has a volunteer pool.
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You define it.   One is big enough.   Define your corporation, it's board, it's membership requirements, the products, mission, services.   It's a free country.  \n\nYou do not need any legal thing.  Down the road, you and your board of directors will define your organization clearer, and decide what corporate structure that you need.    A simply DBA might do the trick for many years.   But if you want to attain a non-profit status, you might have to incorporate further.   \n\nJust get started and DO something.
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email me with more info on your organization i might be able to help.\nabeyantemail-address@yahoo.com
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I suggest you work for a similar organization first.  Get into learning the process of writing grant proposals, how to gain funding, and study their business model so you can do something similar.
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Well. Put a project plan and apporach any certified NGO who probably can fund the plan. But you seriously need to have good plan before you can convince anybody.
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Idealist.org seems to be a good clearinghouse of information about non profit sites.  That might be a good place to start.
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It depends on where you are located. If you live in India there are many new nonprofit organizations that could use your expertise. If you need suggestions, let me know your city and I can make recommendations. You can email me at this id @ yahoo
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Do a proposal on the type of NGO you want to offer the public, whether health or provision of food.\n\nGet to the registrars, and make it legal by registering it.\n\noffer your proposal to any organisation, either religion or political.  preferably your government.\n\nalso direct it to any reputable profit organisation for assistance.\n\nLastly forward a copy to USAID (United States Agency for International Development).  I am sure something will be done on it.
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Sorry! I am not aware of the time it takes in US to form a non- profit organisation however if ground work is done by you for official purpose 3 months might be sufficient. Your lawyer may help in giving exact information. firstly i suggest that you to form it at the place where you foresee to give your maximum time and energy and secondly it depends upon the issue which you are in interested to work for and the needs of that area with respect to those issues.
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You need to start with your states Secretary of State and apply for a Non-Profit Foundation.  Once they have issued you the incorporation papers, then, you can send a copy of that to the IRS to get your status as a 501 (c) (3) Not for profit LETTER OF DETERMINATION.   You need that (a copy) in your application for grants and you should be just fine.
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Non-profit organizations are subject to all the same debt collection practices as for-profit organizations.\n\nHowever, there are ways to structure an organization to protect it from some debt collection practices.  For instance, a large donor could set up a trust that pays the non-profit a little at a time instead of one huge lump sum.  Side corporations could be set up to own the non-profit's equipment and the non-profit could lease the equipment from these entities.  \n\nFor planning specific to your situation, consult both a lawyer and an accountant.
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You'd be better off vetting the existing charities and development organizations with a proven track record and choosing one that meets your criteria, then, raise funds in their support. A suggestion, try Googling NGOs and start your search that way. Good luck!
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There is some very useful information at the Foundation Center website.  The FAQ on how to establish a nonprofit organization is here at http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/starting_nonprofit.html  (or go to Get Started - FAQS from the main page).  The FAQ also lists resources for obtaining additional information.\n\nSee here for Boardsource resource on starting a nonprofit  http://www.boardsource.org/clientfiles/EBooks/Vision.pdf\n\nBest of luck to you!
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look for ones that are non-profit. Some articles for it are at http://www.234debtconsolidation.com