501(c)(3) Made Simple

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A step-by-step blueprint to start, structure, and launch your nonprofit with confidence — everything attorneys charge $1,500–$5,000 for, for just $197.

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• 1

  Welcome & Introduction

  • Welcome to 501(c)(3) Made Simple
• 2

  🧭 Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Made Simple

  • 501(c)(3) Course Dashboard Free Preview
  • Master Progress Checklist & Course Steps
  • Nonprofit vs 501(c)(3) vs Charity
  • Download Your 21-Template Library — FREE Bonus
• 3

  🎯 1) Mission, Vision & Name

  • What This Step Does
  • Checklist: Do These In Order
  • Mission Statement Template
  • Vision Statement Template
  • Simple “About” Paragraph Template
  • Name Creation Prompts
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  🏛️ 2) State Incorporation

  • What This Step Does
  • Nonprofit Incorporation — First Step (Required)
  • Real Startup Cost & Understanding — What to Expect
  • Before You File
  • Step‑by‑step: State Filing (General Process)
  • Articles of Incorporation (Starter Template)
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid
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  👩‍⚖️ 3) Board of Directors

  • What This Step Does
  • Typical Board Roles
  • Board Responsibilities
  • Checklist: Build Your Board
  • Board Meeting Prompts
  • Board Member Agreement Template
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  📜 4) Bylaws + Policies

  • What This Step Does
  • Bylaws Policy Template
  • Conflict of Interest Policy Template
  • Halfway Done — Your 501(c)(3) Application Starts Here
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  🆔 5) EIN (IRS)

  • What This Step Does
  • EIN (Employer Identification Number) — Required
  • Before You Start
  • Step‑by‑step: Get your EIN (IRS)
  • “Exact Answers” Cheat Sheet
  • Checklist
  • EIN Info Sheet Template
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  🗂️ 6) IRS Form 1023 - (501(c)(3) Application

  • What This Step Does
  • 501(c)(3) Application — What This Is & How It Works
  • Form 1023 vs 1023-EZ — Which One Should You Choose?
  • Income Limits Explained
  • What You’ll Need Before Starting Form 1023
  • Section‑by‑Section Guide + Sample Answers
  • How to Complete Form 1023 — Step-by-Step (Simplified)
  • Common Mistakes That Delay or Deny Approval
  • Checklist: Submit with Confidence
  • After You Submit — What Happens Next
  • 501(c)(3) Determination Letter — What It Means
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  ✅ 7) State Registration + Compliance

  • What This Step Does
  • Charity Registration — State Requirement (Important)
  • SAM.gov Registration (Grants & Funding)
  • Fundraising compliance (charitable solicitation)
  • Checklist: Common State Filings (First Year)
  • Annual Compliance — What You Must Do Each Year
  • Annual Compliance Checklist (repeat every year)
  • Annual Compliance Tracker - Template
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  🏦 8) Bank Account + Finances

  • What This Step Does:
  • Opening a Nonprofit Bank Account — What You Need
  • Checklist: Documents Needed For A Bank Account
  • Basic Financial Setup — First Steps
  • Financial Prompts
  • Bank Templates
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  🚀 9) First 90 Days (Launch & Growth)

  • What This Step Does
  • Set Up Your Core Structure (Governance + Finance)
  • 90‑Day Growth Plan (step‑by‑step)
  • Simple Fundraising — Getting Your First Supporters
  • Simple Fundraising Starter Ideas (beginner‑friendly)
  • Fundraiser Prompts & Templates
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  ⚠️ 10) Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • What This Step Does
  • Common Mistakes (How To Avoid Them)
  • Quick Pre‑Launch Review Checklist
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  🎓 Final Notes

  • Things to Remember
  • Congratulations — You Completed the 501(c)(3) Made Simple Course