To Be or Not to Be a 501(c)(3): Creating non-profit-step-by-step from an artist's perspective

Paola Prestini

To Be or Not to Be a 501(c)(3): Creating non-profit-step-by-step from an artist's perspective: Thursday 9/27/07, 10:00am

Self-Management and Touring Nationally and Internationally: Monday 10/8/07, 10:00am

Creating Promotional Materials & Creating a Non-Conventional Career: the Art of Freelancing:Thursday 10/25/07, 10:00am

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Bootstraps1. To Be or Not to Be a 501(c)(3)Creating a non-profit-step-by-step from an artist’s perspective

This webinar will layout the process of becoming incorporated along with invaluable information and forms, as well as help with the writing of mission statements, donor letters, and more.

To Be or Not to Be a 501(c)(3)

by Paola Prestini• Creating a non-profit-step-by-step

You have a great idea, a great group of people with diverse talents, the drive, and the energy. Maybe it's time to start a 501(c)(3)! To start, you'll need to carefully consider several questions:

• Why do I want to start a non-profit?• Is my mission clear?• Do I want to form my own non-profit, or should I join forces with an existing

group?• Is my idea original? What is it’s lifespan?

Why Start a 501(c)(3) ?

• Getting your 501(c)(3) status is a long and arduous process, but it is ultimately very rewarding. This community links you with other artists and individuals and you can apply for grants once you are approved by the IRS, but starting a non-profit also means you are doing something that nurtures your community.

• It means you are working towards a larger good and have a mission in mind that is clear and does not have a visible time limit. The beginning is nebulous, but the more questions you ask, and the more determined and adventurous you are, the more this path can lead to amazing and fulfilling results.

The Beginningwho I am…

Then…1999