HOW TO FORM A NONPROFIT

(1) First find out and decide who will participate in the planning stage of the non profit. In setting up a potential board it is important the individuals you select are well thought out and will be able to contribute in a manner that will help guide the nonprofit to success

(2) Draft a succinct and gripping mission statement:  it does not need to be longer then a page, think of it as the manifesto of your Nonprofit.  What is your overarching goal in creating this Nonprofit.

(3) Then Make a longer outline of your nonprofit plan of attack, strategies, tactics, goals you want the nonprofit to achieve in One year, Two years, and so forth.

(4) Look at what you have:  assess your non profits current resources, what do you have and what you are lacking for your nonprofit to be able to achieve the above goals that you set up in the Mission Statement and the Longer Outline.

(5) Make a plan on how you will be able to acquire the resources you need.  This may include talking with other nonprofits asking others who are expert for help.  Or contacting an attorney for help in setting up a strategic framework which will allow you to achieve the success you want.

(6) Take your plan to someone that you trust and is trusted in the community and who has been previously involved in a leadership role in starting up a nonprofit.  Ask them for advice on how to change or alter your frame work.  And see if you are on the right track.

(7) Finally Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and edit your plan accordingly, then assemble its various sections into a final document.

(8) Be sure to contact a nonprofit attorney that can help guide you through the complicated process of setting on the nonprofit entity.


Establishing a nonprofit is a rewarding by often difficult process.   There are many rules and regulations that one needs to be aware of regarding a nonprofit. If you have any questions and would like a FREE CONSULTATION with a nonprofit lawyer call (855) DTLALAW.