How does one go about getting a non-profit number to be able to receive donations for a non-profit org?
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It is a complicated process that includes filing with the IRS and having a board, audits, etc.  Is there a broader organization that you fall under that could filter the donations for you?  For example, the amateur sports association.  That would be MUCH easier.
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Go to the United Way for advice. i did and they helped me out tremendously. And they are non-profit!\n;)
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There are several excellent ways. Here's what I would suggest. \n\nFind someone who is well situated in life who may have a valuable piece of art or something else of excellent high value that they would donate to the church for an auction.\n\n Tell the person not only will they be publicly thanked for this but they will also receive a charitable donation receipt. This means they can claim this donation against their taxes at the end of the year.\n\nAnnounce the auction on the radio and everywhere you can. Most radio stations should allow the announcement for free since the church is a non-profit organization. Aloow for several weeks of advertising so you build up a lot of interest in the auction. perhaps announce that a mystery celebrity will conduct the auction and find someone well-known or famous to conduct the auction. Keep it a secret to the very minute the auction begins!\n\nDon't hold the auction at the church but find a large building with plenty of chairs, like a school, where the auction can be held.\n\nPick a good time for the auction. Sunday afternoon after church would be a great time.\n\nI think this might help you. Good luck.
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Get a restuarant to let your volunteers come wait tables for a night or part of a night. All the tips you collect  to your charity. Some chain restaurants prefer to have just a few of your people help out with things like bussing tables, you advertize the night will beneift your charity and they donate a percentage of sales for the night to your organization.\n\nOther than that, direct mail works. Get together a list of your target donors, write a compelling letter, include a return envelope, and wait for the mail. If you do not have a mailing list, you can go to a mail house and buy access to one. You might also get the printing donated by  a printing company, depending on how large a mailing you do. For instance, for my homeless shelter, we mail out to 2,500 of our past donors and make about $14,000. When we cold-mailed out to 50,000 people in our town, we made $42,000 (after expenses).
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Call your local, county or state bar association referral service and ask for one. Or call any large law firm, since they are likely to have lawyers doing pro bono work. You may be able to get a referral by calling your area United Way first call or any charitable agency. Most pro bono lawyers only takes cases referred by a screening agency of some kind.
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Mission statement and goals then a non profit license then the registration of the NPO is a start. \nFound a site for more info below. Good Luck
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From the UK Charity Commission;\n\nTo register your organisation as a charity you will need to make a formal application to the UK Charity Commission. You will need a Registration Application Pack. (see source)
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ask your family and friends to help out\n\nHopefully you have their numbers
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This page contains GREAT links on how to start a non profit business\n\nhttp://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm\n\nTo get you started on the road to fund raising, I suggest you check out Foundation Center. They have trainings on how to start a non profit and various databases containing information on funding institutions.\n\nhttp://fdncenter.org/\n\nFor detailed information on how to start a non profit, I suggest you read the following books:\n\n- Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization -- by Joan M. Hummel\n- Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs\n- Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo
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Call your local united way referral number.  Instead of calling half a dozen charities and agencies, the United Way has a list of what groups can help and in what way.  They'll refer you to the agency that can help you best.  Good luck.
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Setting up a non-profit foundation is complicated and lenghthy. You must first contact the Secretary of State where you live and submit an application. Bylaws have to be written, a board of directors has to be selected and an extensive business plan written. All the financial information must be included. You'll have to include what salaries will be paid and what positions will be included in the staffing. You should hire a lawyer fot the legal aspects of the foundation. The site below gives some information about non-profit start ups. Good Luck!
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You can get that info from looking at the non-profit's Form 990. Guidestar, linked below, can get you that info
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Start a fund through: http://www.active.com/activegiving/. Then promote it online ....I'm sure if you promote it hard enough you'll be able to get donations.
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Check Guidestar which archives Non Profit Tax Forms (990's).\nYou will have to sign up, but its free to use.
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For information on how to establish a nonprofit organization see here: http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/starting_nonprofit.html\n\nFor a list of grant-based resources, check here: http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/government_grants.html
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I've attached a link to the website, I'm sure they'll have the phone number listed.\n\nGood Luck
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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!