You Run a US Nonprofit

Four steps to keep a US nonprofit in good standing and ready for grants.

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  1. Step 1: Know your filings

    Know which annual federal return you file, your state registration and renewal dates, and who is responsible for each.

    Topic: Organization: Governance, People and Operations

  2. Step 2: Keep the board and bylaws in order

    Check the bylaws match how the board actually works, and keep minutes of every decision.

    Topic: Organization: Governance, People and Operations

  3. Step 3: Keep restricted money separate

    Track money given for a set purpose separately from general funds, and report it that way.

    Topic: Finance and Budgeting

  4. Step 4: Adopt the policies funders expect

    Conflict of interest, whistleblowing, document retention and procurement come up most often.

    Topic: Organization: Governance, People and Operations

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