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So, you want to start a nonprofit? These resources can help you realize your goal while avoiding some of the most common pitfalls.

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Resources to Help You Get Started
The Nonprofit FAQ's list of general resources available online to help you start a nonprofit organization.

The Basic Steps of Starting a Nonprofit in the United States
The Nonprofit FAQ guides you through the practical details of incorporating a nonprofit, filing for tax-exempt status, and a receiving a nonprofit mailing permit.

Idealist Interviews
Read our interviews with nonprofit innovators and changemakers.

Five Tips and a Warning
Putnam Barber, editor of the Nonprofit FAQ, shares his Five Tips and a Warning about starting a nonprofit organization.