Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
SBDCs and Nonprofit Assistance
The West Central MN SBDC primarily serves for-profit businesses and entrepreneurs. However, we regularly receive questions from nonprofit founders, boards, and leaders. While our ability to work directly with nonprofits may be limited, the organizations below provide specialized assistance for nonprofit formation, governance, fundraising, strategy, and operations.
Starting a Nonprofit
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
General guidance, educational resources, and nonprofit sector information.
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IRS Charities & Nonprofits
Official IRS information on tax-exempt organizations, including EIN applications, 501(c)(3) status, annual filing requirements, compliance obligations, and nonprofit education resources.
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Foundation Group
Information about forming a 501(c)(3) organization. This is a a private service provider.
Legal Assistance
Minnesota Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
Provides access to nonprofit-focused legal assistance and support.
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LegalCORPS
Provides legal assistance to Nonprofits.
Governance, Finance & Strategy
Propel Nonprofits
Supports strategy, governance, financial management, and organizational development.
Fundraising & Development
Candid
Training and resources related to nonprofit funding and grant seeking.
Do Good Better Consulting
Local fundraising-focused consulting and training.
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Creating Community Consulting
Local organization that provides consulting, training, and facilitation services for nonprofits, local governments, schools, and community coalitions. Their services include community engagement, strategic planning, grant writing, fundraising, leadership development, and organizational capacity building with a focus on sustainable community impact in rural communities.
Professional Networks
National Council of Nonprofits
National advocacy and nonprofit resources.
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Society for Nonprofits
Professional development and networking opportunities.