Listed below is the link to apply for your NON-PROFIT STATUS: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf the cost could be between $150 - $500 or more ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION are different depending on the state you live in. This is just a sample, so you will know what it looks like and what they will ask you: http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/corp/pdf/articles/arts-gs.pdf Just take your time and read the forms. It's pretty easy! :D BOARD OF DIRECTOR INSURANCE http://www.insureanonprofit.com/insurance-quotes/women-shelters/insurance S.C.O.R.E. This is a group of Retired Non-Profit executives that work on a volunteer basis to help others start, operate (in a very limited capacity) their Non-profit organization. http://www.score.org/ If you live in, for instance, Colorado, look for the COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS for help with your Non-profit status and/or organization. They are a library of resources and information. ASAE - American Society of Association Executives http://www.asaecenter.org/ Their are dues to join this organization and it's about $100 + and well worth the cost A great organization to belong to for resources, networking and connections in the industry TOASTMASTERS: Learn and perfect your public speaking abilities and get your name added in the top data-bases to have people come and speak and/or you be a speaker at events nation-wide: http://www.speakingwithoutfear.com/?gclid=CIGD3bCkqrsCFSHNOgodDhYAjg Non-Profit does not mean you work for free and make no money, it means there is no profit turned. You can make a six figure salary, your bills equal your salary, etc. Your organization can bring in 7 figures, but no profit can be made after all is paid.

• published: 12 Dec 2013
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