Giving Compass' Take:

· Yuri Vanetik shares a guide filled with advice and a few steps for those looking to start their own nonprofit organization.

· What challenges do individuals face when starting their own organizations? What drives individuals to create an organization? 

· Learn about early-stage funding as a nonprofit startup.


As you move throughout your daily life, you find yourself yearning to help people in a bigger fashion, but you are unsure of what to do. You could volunteer with a non-profit organization, which has become more common in today’s society. But, what if you want to have a greater impact on a social problem that you are passionate about? One path is to create your non-profit organization. While the idea of founding your non-profit organization sounds exciting, it should be a decision that is made after careful consideration. With that in mind, here are some tips on achieving this incredible goal:

  • Find A Social Problem You Are Passionate About
  • Build A Strong Foundation
  • File For 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status

While this is not a complete list of the steps you will need to take to found your non-profit organization, they can help establish a starting point. The process of becoming a non-profit organization, while long and difficult, can become one of the most exciting and rewarding things you do.

Read the full article about creating your own nonprofit by Yuri Vanetik at Medium.