If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit organization and want to know the key things you should consider before you make your decision, what it really means to be a nonprofit in Hawaii, as well get an overview of the steps to take if you decide to move forward, HANO’s Starting Smart webinar can help. The webinar includes:
Part I: To Be or Not to Be
- How to determine if starting a nonprofit organization is the right option for you
- The privileges and responsibilities involved in being a nonprofit
- Other options to consider if forming a nonprofit is NOT the right solution
Part II: So, you’ve decided to start a nonprofit!
- An overview of the major steps involved and links to resources to assist you with the start-up process
- A primer on the major areas of compliance you will need to be aware of at the local, state and federal levels
- Key things to consider when creating your governing documents and forming your board
- Resources on nonprofit best practices and for continuing education once you become a nonprofit organization
» Registration fee: $10 non-members; free for HANO members
To register for HANO’s on-demand webinar, click here:
Starting Smart: Navigating the Nonprofit Start-Up Process in Hawai‘i
Additional resources to guide a nonprofit start-up
- The National Council of Nonprofits’ “How to Start a Nonprofit“
- Launch My Non-Profit program and free business and legal counseling at the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership at YWCA O‘ahu
- The Foundation Center’s Knowledge Base on creating a new nonprofit with links to nonprofit-startup resources on the web and in print
- The Internal Revenue Service provides in-depth information and resources for applying for and maintaining tax-exempt status
- Hawai‘i nonprofits that solicit contributions must register with the the Hawai‘i Attorney General’s Office
- The State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs “FAQs: Guide for Nonprofit Organizations“
- New Hawai‘i nonprofit corporations also must register with the Hawaii DCCA
- The Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics “Nonprofit FAQ“