Nonprofit Network | Startup Guidance

How to Start a Nonprofit in Michigan

Starting a nonprofit in Michigan requires more than filing paperwork. A strong nonprofit begins with a clear charitable purpose, an engaged board, realistic funding, and sound governance. Our on-demand product offers practical guidance to help you decide whether you should even start a nonprofit and if so, how to build an organization that is compliant, sustainable, and worthy of public trust.

We know how quickly our days of the week are filled-up. And this on-demand learning makes professional development easier to fit into busy schedules. Participants can learn at their own pace, pause to reflect, and revisit key concepts as they put new skills into practice.

This is a convenient way to get the information and training you need without the worry of your busy day time calendars. 

Pairing this on-demand learning with a follow-up coaching session adds the personalized support you need, helping you turn what you've learned into practical next steps. It includes step by step chapters full of the information you'll need, requirements, samples of forms, and  a recording from our live workshop.

This course provides:

▪️Understanding of the basic steps and legal requirements
▪️Explore all the options including, a 501c3, L3C and a "B" Corporation
▪️Learn about alternatives to starting a nonprofit
▪️Sample forms and...
▪️Find out if you are eligible for the new streamlined 1023ez application

You'll gain helpful tools, and reflect on next steps with a link to a follow-up coaching session for your specific questions.

Cost: $40 - after payment an accessible course link will be emailed to you.