Free Guides for Small Nonprofits
Practical how-to guides for community clubs, Lions Clubs, volunteer organizations, and small nonprofits. No fluff — just the steps.
- Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Checklist
- Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits and Community Clubs
- How to Ask for Donations on Social Media Without Annoying Everyone
- How to Build Your Nonprofit's Online Presence (Without a Tech Person)
- How to Build an Email List for Your Nonprofit (and Why It Matters More Than Your Facebook Page)
- How to Collect Club Dues Without Chasing People for Three Months
- How to Create a Facebook Page for Your Nonprofit or Community Club
- How to Create a Nonprofit Newsletter People Actually Read
- How to File a 990-N for a Small Nonprofit (The 10-Minute IRS Postcard)
- How to Find Volunteers on Facebook (and Actually Get People Under 40 to Show Up)
- How to Find and Keep Event Volunteers
- How to Get Local Business Sponsors for Your Fundraiser (Without Chasing Checks for Three Weeks)
- How to Get Local Media Coverage for Your Fundraiser (Without Hiring a PR Person)
- How to Handle Cash Donations Properly (and Protect Your Volunteers in the Process)
- How to Handle Event Cancellations and Refunds for a Nonprofit Fundraiser
- How to Open a Bank Account for Your Nonprofit (and Set It Up Right the First Time)
- How to Plan a Community Food Drive
- How to Price Your Fundraiser Tickets
- How to Promote Your Fundraiser Without Spending Money on Advertising
- How to Recruit Younger Members for Your Club
- How to Run a 50/50 Raffle (and Keep It Legal)
- How to Run a Bingo Night Fundraiser (Including the Licensing Part Nobody Tells You About)
- How to Run a Community Car Show Fundraiser: A Checklist for Small Nonprofits
- How to Run a Golf Outing Fundraiser: A Checklist for Small Nonprofits
- How to Run a Nonprofit Board Meeting That Doesn't Waste Everyone's Time
- How to Run a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: A Checklist for Nonprofits
- How to Run a Silent Auction for a Small Nonprofit (Without the Chaos)
- How to Run a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: Checklist for Small Nonprofits
- How to Set Up Online Donations for a Small Nonprofit (Without Giving Away 3% of Every Dollar)
- How to Update Your Nonprofit Bylaws
- How to Use Instagram for a Small Nonprofit (Without Spending Hours on It)
- How to Write Nonprofit Meeting Minutes (What to Include and What to Leave Out)
- How to Write a Fundraising Letter That Actually Gets Read
- Nonprofit Insurance: What Your Club Actually Needs
- The 30-Day Setup Checklist for a Community Fish Fry Fundraiser
- The Nonprofit Annual Meeting Checklist: Everything You Need to Run It Right
- The Nonprofit Treasurer Transition Checklist: How to Pass the Books Without Losing Everything
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