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Incorporate as a Nonprofit - Pros & Cons

Not every nonprofit needs to incorporate and apply for 501(c)(3)status from the IRS. To help you decide, we've compiled a list of advantages to nonprofit incorporation and some important drawbacks.

Serve on a Nonprofit Board

Serving on the board of a nonprofit is not something to be taken lightly. Board members need to be prepared to pay attention and willing to make hard decisions.

Recruit Volunteers

You may be very anxious to get started on recruiting volunteers for your organization, but some preliminary work needs to be done first.

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