Websites and books that will help you learn how to start a nonprofit organization.
Library to Business Program – The Seattle Public Library
Free online business and nonprofit research tools, skill-building resources, one-one-one assistance, referrals, and live workshops taught by experts.
View Library to Business Program – The Seattle Public LibraryNonprofit Startup Assessment Tool
Assess your readiness to start a nonprofit, and access resources to build your skills and knowledge as a founder.
View Nonprofit Startup Assessment ToolStarting a Nonprofit and Fiscal Sponsorship
Information from the state's nonprofit resource organization, 501 Commons, about starting a nonprofit. Includes 501 Commons' 'Starting a Nonprofit Organization Guide.'
View Starting a Nonprofit and Fiscal SponsorshipWashington Nonprofit Handbook
This handbook is a practical resource for nonprofit corporations. It outlines management standards and offers tips for how nonprofit leaders can stay in compliance with laws and develop organizations.
View Washington Nonprofit HandbookNonprofit Ready
Whether you're new to the nonprofit sector or want to enhance your skills, NonprofitReady offers over 500 free online courses, videos, and how-to guides to help you develop your career and do more good.
View Nonprofit ReadyCandid Learning - Starting a Nonprofit
All educational content from Candid Learning relating to starting a nonprofit.
View Candid Learning - Starting a NonprofitCandid Learning - Nonprofit Startup Webinar Series
A free 5-part series that will help you learn: Legal Essentials of Starting a Nonprofit Organization; Board and Governance Issues for Startup Organizations; Defining Mission and Vision; Effective Program Development for Startup Organizations; First Fundraising Strategies for Startup Organizations
View Candid Learning - Nonprofit Startup Webinar SeriesClassy.org Resources for Nonprofit Professionals
eCourses, videos, worksheets, and more
View Classy.org Resources for Nonprofit ProfessionalsIRS Publication 557: Tax Exempt Status for Your Organization
IRS guide to 501(c) organizations. See Chapter 3 for the most common nonprofit type, 501(c)(3).
View IRS Publication 557: Tax Exempt Status for Your OrganizationStart your Own Nonprofit Organization
This guide provides mission-driven entrepreneurs like you with the latest industry research and pairs it with advice from real-world nonprofit leaders.
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