Resources for Starting a Nonprofit
The following resources were complied for alumni and students from McAfee School of Theology for a workshop on "Starting a Nonprofit"
How to Change the World Presentation
PDF of presentation
How to Start a Nonprofit
Resources from the National Council of Nonprofits
Article defining churches as a particular type of nonprofit - What is a church?
Article on reasons churches should become a 501(c)(3)
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Comprehensive PDF guide to creating a nonprofit
Article on Alternatives to starting a nonprofit
Interactive survey to test your readiness to start a nonprofit from the Foundation Center
Tax and Filing Resources
IRS.gov - Basics on non-profits
Cullianane Law Group - Basics on non-profit reporting
Lobbying for non-profits and churches - IRS definitions of "substantial part test" and "expenditure test"
Auburn webinar on lobbying for nonprofits and churches
Grant writing and Fundraising Resources
Grant Funding opportunities list, Mercer University
Foundation Center, online directory (subscription-based)
Grants for pastors and religion/theology professors - Louisville Institute
Samford University's pastoral leave grant and other clergy resources
Resources on Community Development
Overview of community development resources
Resources on Community Organizing
Faith rooted organizing (un)network and book
Pico video on community organizing
Resources on Social Enterprise
Other resources / links
Book: Forces for Good: Six Practices of High-Impact nonprofits (Leslie Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant)