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Nonprofit Growth Academy

Starting a Nonprofit

Learn the legal, structural, and strategic foundations for launching a nonprofit organization.

Intermediate 2.5 Hours 6 Lessons 3 Modules FundScout Academy

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About This Course

Starting a nonprofit requires careful planning and legal compliance. This course covers everything from choosing the right entity type to obtaining 501(c)(3) status and building your founding team.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand nonprofit entity types and structures
  • Navigate 501(c)(3) application process
  • Build a founding board and team
  • Create your nonprofit's founding documents

Instructor

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FundScout Academy
Nonprofit Formation Specialist

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Course Content

6 lessons · 3 modules

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Module 1: Nonprofit Foundations

2 lessons

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Understanding Nonprofit Entity Types
10 min read
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The 501(c)(3) Application Process
10 min read
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Module 2: Governance and Structure

2 lessons

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Building Your Founding Board
8 min read
4
Creating Founding Documents
10 min read
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Module 3: Operations and Finance

2 lessons

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Establishing Financial Systems
8 min read
6
Launching Your Nonprofit
10 min read