Does anyone know how to become an "Official" non-proffit organization? What do I have to do?
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You must register with the Secretary of State in your state.  You can probably find the information you need at your state's web site.
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I'd suggest that you stick with one with some certification.  Certification doesn't always mean much but it's better than nothing, in most cases.  The biggest legit organization is here:
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Your State's Federal offices should be able to point you in the right direction. You may also want to consult an attorney before doing this as a non-profit is extremely complex to implement and maintain
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It depends to start a home like this you would have to incorporate in as a non profit organization and then you would have to go through the steps of establishing it as such, for details on how to incorporate a non profit organization look up the Foundation Center via Yahoo! and it will give you insight on that. Once you have establish your home the department of children and families inspect it to make sure that meets their criteria and requirements. And it also depends on the age of the people you are looking to provide housing for.
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your question betrays you - \n-it leads to another:  Are you qualified by education and experience to start such an organization?  \n-and another: Do you plan to run this organization?\n\nYou may have had a course on grant and proposal writing when you were in school - if not, return to your university: that may be a good starting place.
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I have found a website that compiles various resources on starting a non profit. I especially like the Minnesota Council of NonProfits because the site gives information on governance, developing strategic alliances, fund raising and other ingredients of successfully running a non profit. \n\nhttp://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm\n\nAs for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit.\n\nhttp://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html\n\nI was previously involved in the setup of a non profit, and we were able to get a pro-bono lawyer who set up everything for us, including getting the 501c3 tax status. Contact other non profits in your area and check if there are lawyers willing to work for free to get you started. \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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I would start by identifying what makes you different/better than the myriad other training organizations. There are a very wide range of choices available.\n\nThen use PRNewswire.com to send out an electronic news release announcing your new training programs. Hundreds of online and hardcopy publications pick up these e-releases as a matter of routine. Select geographic and industry-specific targeting to save some money on the release.\n\nGood luck.
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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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I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your non profit organization\nhttp://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html\n\nThe Michigan Nonprofit Association has a great "How to Start a Nonprofit" report that you can view or download. They also have a lot of resources from grant listings to others that can help you in your goal of starting a non profit organization\n\nhttp://www.mnaonline.org/starting.asp\n\nYour best bet is to seek for private grants or grants from private foundations.\n\nThe best resource for this is Foundation Center http://www.fdncenter.org . They have a very good database covering all organizations giving grants and you can find foundations that are interested in supporting your type of cause. However, it's a subscription based website ($19.95 per month I think is the cheapest subscription price). But it certainly is worth the fee. You can subscribe one month, and make sure you get all the info you need and then stop the subscription.\n\nIf you want to try federal sources, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. \n\nCFDA has several ways to search for grants. I suggest you search by beneficiary and select Private Non Profit Organization and you can find listings of grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show\n\n\n\nhttp://www.cfda.gov\nhttp://www.grants.gov\nhttp://gtionline.fdncenter.org\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm\nhttp://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
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Sounds like a great organization.\n\nYou may need a lawyer to help your group become a nonprofit.
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find out in which states the association has offices, and whether or not the association is incorporated. \n\nGo to the relevant state Department of Corporations (in California, this is the Secretary of State), and find out where the association has an agent. By law, at least in California, any corporation doing business in the state must have an agent representative. You serve a petition on the Agent.\n\nIf the Association is not a corporation, you must serve the petition on one of its officers or board members. You can find out this information on its web site or by writing to the association.
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Become a nonprofit: \nExempt organizationTech Div\nInternal Revenue Service\nUS Dept of Treasury\n1111 Constituiton AveWashington DC 20224\nwww.irs.ustreas.gov\n\nmoney 4 np\nwww.access.gpo.gov./     http:/propertydisposal.gsa.gov/property\nhttp://findcenter.org\nrov@loc.gov\nwww.ed.gov\nwww.cns.gov\na lot of places,depending on the organization
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You need to have an interest that you know a lot of people share. Otherwise, you will be the only member!\n\nOnce you find an interest or activity, advertise in your local community.\n\nYou might start out with small meetings at your home or in a library. As your organization grows, you might start collecting dues to rent or buy a meeeting place.\n\nGood luck!
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It sounds like such a wonderful idea, that i gave your question to Randall Pickett, season 4 Donald Trump's Apprentice.\nHe was most gracious to come on our site, (Yahoo! Brainiacs Summer Promotion in NYC) and answer your question. He advised that you need to have two boards. One, a working board, in which you need people of different strengths. One for legal, one for site maintenance, One for office, with organizational skills, and one for Human resource management., And one, such as yourself with the vision.\nThe board for legal purposes can be recruited through United Way, in your neighborhood. If you aren't getting help through United Way, you need to keep trying, and asking for administration. supervisors. They have many volunteers that will sit on boards, and know what they are doing.
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try the usa freedom corps, there are also some other governement sponsered organizations which you can help with.
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According to the Kansas State High School Activities Association:\n\nHow to Become a Licensed Official \n\nThe KSHSAA is looking for men and women who want to return something to their school and community by becoming a licensed athletic official. Candidates should be in good physical condition and be able to make decisions on their feet and stick to them.\n\nTo become an official, you'll need to fill out an application. Applications are available from the KSHSAA office. Once the application and registration fees are received, applicants will receive their rule book(s) to use for the open-book rules test. \n\nIn addition, applicants must attend an annual Rules Meeting (click for schedule) to learn the latest rule changes and interpretations. [Click for Area Supervisors Meetings Schedule.] Click for additional announcements of officials meetings and/or clinics. \n\nIf you'd like to get an application, please e-mail us with your name and address. An application will be mailed to you as soon as we receive the request. Or, call or write the KSHSAA Officials Department at 785/273-5329, PO Box 495, Topeka, KS 66601-0495
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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!