CAPACITY BUILDING
Nonprofit Resources Library
Welcome to Strengthen ND's Nonprofit Resource Library
North Dakota’s one-stop-shop for nonprofit excellence!
Curated by two longstanding nonprofit professionals, Nancy Heskin-Rakness and Cher Hersrud, the Nonprofit Resource Library features tools and resources to support nonprofits of all sizes succeed in North Dakota.
NANCY’S NONPROFIT NOTES
Nancy’s nonprofit notes can provide valuable and insightful guidance for those looking to enhance their nonprofit’s effectiveness. Whether you’re just starting your nonprofit or seeking to optimize your existing operations, Nancy’s nonprofit notes offer a wealth of information and knowledge to help you succeed!
NONPROFIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Our Nonprofit Leadership Program exemplifies this effort by serving as an annual seven-week individual and organizational development opportunity held throughout September and October. The Program covers all the essential functions of a 501(c)3 to increase the capacity of the board of directors and staff to focus on its mission and vision.
click on each heading to review downloadable Nonprofit resources
Starting a Nonprofit Guidance and PDF Forms to print and fill out
- Step One – Sustainability Assessment
- Creating & Maintaining a Nonprofit Checklist
- 1023 FULL and IRS Instructions
- 1023 EZ and IRS Instructions *Under $50K annual budget indefinitely.
- SND Cher’s Guidance to fill out the 1023 Full Form
- SND Articles of Inc. template
- SND Bylaws template
- Uniform Chart of Accounts Aligns with IRS 990
- SND List Nonprofit Filing Requirements
- SND List Employer Filing Requirements
Nominating Committee
Governance & Conflict of Interest
Board Chair and Executive Director Executive Leadership
Finance and Budgeting
Human Resources and Volunteer Management
Strategic Planning
Fund Raising and Grant Writing
Risk Management and Crisis Communications Plan
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For more information and ways to access the information, check out Strengthen ND’s YouTube channel for previously recorded sessions. Watch our social media for upcoming webinar/open forums to network with others in the nonprofit sector.