An animal abuse awareness organization spreads the word about animal abuse.
Animal abuse tugs at many people's hearts, but only some actually go out and do something to stop it. Starting an animal abuse awareness nonprofit organization requires a lot of time and energy to get the organization off the ground and operating. But, with time and effort, the organization can spread the word about animal abuse. Becoming an official organization allows the group to collect donations to further its cause, but it also means more reporting to state and federal officials.
Instructions
Plan and Organize
1. Determine the needs of your organization through a needs assessment. See if others are already doing animal abuse work in the area you want to serve and if partnering with another group might be an option. Research the basics of managing a non-profit to determine if it's something practical for all involved. Write a business plan for the proposed nonprofit going over fiscal, communications and mission plans.
2. Write the nonprofit's mission statement, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies such as a conflict of interest policy. File the articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to incorporate. Obtain a federal EIN tax number. Open a bank account. File with the IRS for tax exempt status.
3. Check with local authorities and agencies, like the secretary of state's office and the local chamber of commerce to see what licenses are required locally. File with the state for local tax exemption after federal tax exemption is granted.
4. Begin fund raising activities to financially support the group. Continue gathering support for the group's mission and finding volunteers. Hire staff members if required. Set up office space.
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