Free Running a Nonprofit course

Start and run a U.S. nonprofit: structure, boards, IRS filings, fundraising, and volunteers. Five levels, each with study notes and a six-question quiz. Pass 5 of 6, then enter your name and email to download a certificate and have a copy emailed to you.

1. 1

   Level 1 · Intro: What a nonprofit is

   Mission, ownership, and the difference between nonprofit and tax-exempt.

   6 questions · pass with 5
2. 2

   Level 2 · Foundations: Starting the organization

   Incorporation, bylaws, EIN, and applying for 501(c)(3) status.

   6 questions · pass with 5
3. 3

   Level 3 · Intermediate: Boards and governance

   Fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and good board habits.

   6 questions · pass with 5
4. 4

   Level 4 · Advanced: Money, filings, and compliance

   Form 990, restricted gifts, budgets, and donor acknowledgments.

   6 questions · pass with 5
5. 5

   Level 5 · Capstone: Capstone: fundraising and impact

   Build a fundraising plan, manage volunteers, and report results.

   6 questions · pass with 5

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