Starting a Nonprofit

Nonprofit Basics

According to the NH Attorney General's Division of Charitable Trust there are more than 8000 nonprofits registered in New Hampshire. These nonprofits range from tiny entities to huge complex organizations.

If you are contemplating joining that group of 8000+ there are many things to consider and many things to do in order to become a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Here you will find resources that can help you navigate your way through these tasks.

Pros and Cons of Using Form 1023-EZ for Starting a Nonprofit

Source: Foundation Group

In 2014, the IRS released the 1023-EZ, giving small nonprofits a streamlined - and less expensive - way of applying for tax-exempt status. There has been much criticism of the form and some indicators that less-than-authentic organizations have used it to gain tax-exempt status. This article looks at the good and the bad of this option.

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Posted on: December 10, 2019

Topics: Legal | Starting a Nonprofit

MindEdge Learning Professional Development

The Center has partnered with MindEdge Learning, a leading provider of online higher education and professional development, to offer their full suite Management and Nonprofit Management certificates and courses. These on-demand, self-paced courses provide an alternative to the Center's existing opportunities and members of the Center can request a discount code for 10% off the normal price. Learn more

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Posted on: October 10, 2018

Topics: Online Tools | Cost savings | Featured

The ABC's of Forming Your 501(c)(3)

Source: Harbor Compliance

Watch a free recorded webinar from Harbor Compliance and Foundation Center on the process of starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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Posted on: January 19, 2018

Topics: Starting a Nonprofit

How to Start a Nonprofit in New Hampshire

Source: Harbor Compliance

Harbor Compliance's "How to Start a Nonprofit in New Hampshire" guide covers every aspect of starting a nonprofit.

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Posted on: June 8, 2017

Topics: Starting a Nonprofit

The Challenges of New Nonprofits

Source: Nonprofit Quarterly

This article, featured in Nonprofit Quarterly's winter 2014 edition titled “Births and Deaths in the Nonprofit Sector”, covers the different methods for “birthing” a nonprofit and the thoeries governing its formative years.

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Posted on: February 3, 2015

Topics: Starting a Nonprofit

Financial Considerations in Starting a Nonprofit

Did you ever wish you could get a few minutes with a local expert to ask a few questions? In this video, Kirk Leoni, CPA, and nonprofit board member, discusses important financial considerations when starting a nonprofit.
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Posted on: February 28, 2013

Topics: Starting a Nonprofit | Finance

Informational Videos from the Attorney General's Office

The Division of Charitable Trusts has created informational videos to help answer some of the most common questions that they field. The videos cover the topics of: