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3 Things You Need to Start Your Own Nonprofit If you are thinking about starting your own 501c3 nonprofit, there are several things that you should consider before deciding to move forward – but they may not be what you think they are. Over the years, Chisholm Law Firm has had the pleasure of advising clients throughout the…

Should You Incorporate Your Nonprofit? Incorporating a nonprofit is the process of filing the appropriate paperwork with your state to formally create your nonprofit as its own legal entity. Incorporating allows your nonprofit to be legally seen as an entity that is separate from you. This is a good thing because it means that in most instances the…

Nonprofit 101: What Is a Nonprofit? Before you take the dive into starting your own nonprofit, there are some important things you need to understand. The world of nonprofits is quite different from that of a typical for-profit business. As the experts on all things nonprofit, we’re here to help guide you through the process and make sure you are on…

6 Reasons Why You Should Start a Nonprofit Most people start a nonprofit because they genuinely want to give back and help make a difference in the lives of others. But many people that start nonprofits don’t realize the ways starting a 501c3 nonprofit could benefit them personally. It’s important to understand these personal benefits upfront because they will help keep…