Nonprofit Capacity Building Toolkit
Want to start a non-profit? Here are some guidelines that can help you get started. Below, you can see non-profits we have worked with, such as Gwinnett County CASA.
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Define your organization
Think about your goals, objectives, and tasks.
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Register with the Federal Government for 501c3 Status
Visit this link for more information.
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Open a Bank Account
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Buy Domain Name
Purchase using this link.
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Register with the State
Visit this link for more information.
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Open Social Media Accounts
Keep them private as you work and build your accounts.
Popular platforms include: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat (if applicable to your organization), TikTok (if applicable to your organization), Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, and Ring Local.
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Register Email on a Domain with Google Workspace or Office 365
Register using this link.
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Sign up with Tech Soup
TechSoup supports nonprofits, charities, and libraries by providing access to donations and discounts on software, hardware, and services from major brands. Visit their website for more information.
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Create a Branding Kit
Keep in mind what logo, colors, photos, and videos you may want to incorporate. Visit Canva for Nonprofits for more information.
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Review Salesforce.org
See if Salesforce is right for you. Visit their webpage for more information.
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Sign up for one of these Nonprofit Tools
Recommended tools include:
Double the Donation, Nonprofit Easy, EveryAction CRM, TechSoup, or Network for Good.