How to Start a Nonprofit with No Money

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@lovettahawakamara1628]

It’s helpful

[@ontheroadwithpastoranthony3161]

I'm looking into starting up a non profit ministry for troubled youth. Doing Bushcraft camping. Teaching them how to survive in the outdoors and taking it back to real life to help deal with challenges tha life throws at you.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for sharing your vision!

[@BarbaraŁabowicz]

Such a amazing idea

[@TristanChicklowski]

Hassam with severe ADHD there are so many, no diverse children that would gain so many benefits in their life from having the to camp Bushcraft style

[@kalidanger9195]

I absolutely love this! 🔥🥹🙏🏾

[@jackester6742]

Your idea is garbage. Tti wilderness programs are abusive by nature. Your likely moralistic and optimistic goals are probably going to result in more harm than good just like thousands of such attempts that preceed your own.

[@didasmuhabuzi5690]

Waoo Glory to God for your information, really I spent 10years struggling how to start a non organization but from your information, I feel fire to start now now, thanks be blessed in Jesus name

[@MonicaNolan-w3i]

This has been so helpful. I’m just a little over a year that I started our Financial literacy program for kids and young adults. We are now waiting for our 501c3. I follow your steps. Thank you so much.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Congrats on your progress so far!

[@learnandplaywithjacob1733]

Hey there I would like to connect and see if we can collaborate Thanks

[@darlingdarylann3453]

I’m working on starting a non profit for my long time dream!! I want to create a nonprofit that provides character visits and experiences to impoverished youth and terminally ill and hospitalized youth. I want every kid to be able to get through hard times through magic and joy. Every child disserves a smile and to meet their hero’s!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

☺ Beautiful mission!

[@ashleycampbell3500]

@darlingdarylann3453, me too! We already volunteer so much with our for profit, but we will now have a non profit arm for the hospital visits & wish grantings we serve.

[@ashleycampbell3500]

@thefairygodmother.ohio

[@TheBizAIaz]

So helpful, every time I think I lose my way. You come up with a video like this to put me back on track. Mucho, Mucho Appreciated!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@louismeadors6283]

Very helpful. I have done something's but need to organize. I have my EIN #,. My name but is inactive in the state

[@hairbeauty8083]

I want to start a non profit for addictions outside the normal drug addiction; shopping addiction, gambling addiction, stealing addiction (and other adrenaline high risk activities), sex addiction, video games addition, social media addiction, and just family dynamic issues as well. The family and friends are an essential part of ensuring someone is healthy because they can be great in the clinic but walk out the door and find triggers everywhere

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Unique concept!

[@cosmiccoco6889]

Family and friends don’t help much. When you want to relapse, you want to relapse and no one but YOU can change your mind. Addiction requires clinical therapy, group therapy, individual therapy and an entire re-wiring of the brain.

[@OakofLifeMinistries]

Thank you so much for all this info! This is helping me start a non profit for those who need counseling for trauma or marriage issues.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So happy to hear it's helping!! :)

[@queenluv5024]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you sharing this important information.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@CherylLyn101]

We have a small farm that we want to turn non profit to better help with food security in our community...farm to pantry style. Thanks so much for the info!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@amberautumns]

Thank you for this! Im looking to start a pay-what-you-can grocery store and café. I would love to have home food delivery become part of it too. I live in a low-inome neighborhood amd city, and my family already has a little free pantry and community closet. ♡

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Lovely!!

[@MaracasEmbroidery]

Fantastic information. As I was listening to you I considered the fact that there might already be a local non profit in my community who could use my help. Part of me is saying "create your own non-profit" while the other part of me is saying "there's an agency out there that needs you". I'm very specific in where I want to contribute my efforts whether they be in an already established non-profit or my own - either way your information brought a lot to the table. I want to thank you for this. 🙏

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:) Helping people is the ultimate outcome!

[@sheikhismail8155]

Dear Amber, thank you so much for your lecture on formation of Nonprofit organisation. I'm Alsheikh Ismail, I'm currently trying to establish Nonprofit organisation in Sudan, I was almost stuck but thank God ,I got you, I will light my path through you once more again, thank you for your information

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it was helpful!

[@MaryannHites]

I am new at all this. My small business is for Military Women Veterans & their families. I did all the steps in the wrong order...this video helped a lot. I have a great deal of work to do.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad to hear the video helped Maryann! :)

[@gdodson1961]

This has been a life changer. Thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skylarlambert1271]

i want to open a homeless community- an old hotel or apartment complex where the homeless people can maintain the premises and work the cafeteria, a computer lab for resources, job and rental applications, schoolwork, taking their ged, a shop where they can purchase gifts and clothing for interviews or important events. Each individual will have their own “apartment” to stay in, with family members or children-a temporary living situation for people to land on their feet. 3-6 months

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I know some great people working in that space and they always say community and connection are critical for escaping the cycle of homelessness!

[@KermetHottub]

Fabulous! Please update on this I am rooting for you!!🎉

[@cnssegura]

We may be able to partner up later on in the future since I'm also wanting to help the homeless in my own way, but I want to make it so I can expand beyond my own community. There are homeless everywhere and they all need help. Even though I would start locally, I don't plan to keep it local. Not sure how I'd go about it but will be using her resources to get started as well. Probably we can work together later when I reach that point.

[@KermetHottub]

@@cnssegura probably not 🫤 do your own thing boo boo don't piggy back off others 🫡

[@cnssegura]

@@KermetHottub had no intention of piggy backing. I meant once established for at least 2 years in. I'm not the kind of person that ever wants to piggyback off someone else. I meant it more as a partnership as well

[@cetshntini]

Thanks!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

THANK YOU so much for supporting the channel!!!

[@RobNelson-v5m]

You explain things really well Amber...Thank you! I'm excited to change the world and get my non-profit official.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You can do it!

[@cosmiccoco6889]

Thank you! I broke this whole thing down into notes in my notebook to start my own non profit IOP for substance abuse treatment ❤️

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Love that!

[@mmcgartland2095]

I am disabled mom who waited for sec 8 and public housing voucher to open. Closed for over 2 years. Finally I found small team and Weare starting to design co housing pods. I studied earthship building. If you know every gov dept and foundations and non-profit organizations who can...might help.

[@janprinsloo2506]

Well done Amber, true positive vibes. I was busy with my research and stumbled upon your video then an idea hit me, so i will be throwing it out there. Nonprofits need money right! I will set up a proposal with a link if I'm allowed to use your video as first contact base. Season Greetings

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:) So happy the video was helpful!

[@tinahbmalm7609]

I'm happy to have encountered u, I decided to start my own organization.. thank u..

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks so much for watching! Good luck on your organization!

[@justinamwanza2834]

What amount of capital did you start with pls?

[@thefunksoulplumber22]

Thanks for sharing

[@DoctorCarrieHall]

This was extremely helpful, I had asked Jaylan a teacher I work with for information on how to set up nonprofit organization but he didn't get back with me. I truly appreciate this information, thank you for sharing. For me, I'll hire an attorney.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're very welcome, good luck on your new venture!

[@CHARITYFAMILYUGANDA]

Thanks so much for this information. It really gonna help me in my new charity family Uganda. New organization aimed towards helpings people in health needs and support before dieing.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'm so happy to hear it might help you!

[@Mrs.Brown88]

I got an idea for a non profit this afternoon and this is just the video I needed

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

⚡❤

[@n.matthews3660]

This was so educational I’m helping my friend do research for her nonprofit. This will be a video I share with her thanks

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shakurforrest]

wow super informative, thank you! gonna be studying this for sure!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@asheryphilipo8155]

Thanks so much ...for your lecture , it gives more knowledge in advance to implement my Idea

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad to hear that

[@gineenspring855]

Great Information! Thank you!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Poisonmim]

So helpful! Thank you! I'm just in the very very very beginning of the idea of a non-profit, and so glad I found your channel!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizzymacha5437]

Me too

[@mathewskambani9116]

I really loved your presentation 👍❤️

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@janatatannachahaanchanwith4579]

1 year later and you continue to help the beginners equally- thanks 🙏

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Happy to help!

[@thatpakiguy3445]

Hi Amber thanks for the information. I am starting a nonprofit to help new mothers with their babies diapers and formula.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Beautiful mission! Thank you for sharing!

[@twilight2160]

You are a treasure in disguise 💝

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[@BlueBearOne]

Thank you! You are a Godsend. I appreciate you.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it was helpful :)

[@brendamnovabrendamarly6549]

Thank you so much! You put my mind at ease. This was very helpful. Loved it!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobmcconkey7658]

Solid information. Thank you !

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@babeena_gt_3645]

I have always seen help and support for single mothers,and I have never seen the same for single fathers. I want to understand how to start a not for profit single fathers home and support group. When I say "single fathers" I mean dads who have custody of their child/children,and no significant other present to help.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for sharing your mission!

[@babeena_gt_3645]

@@AmberMelanieSmith thank YOU for your encouraging words and helping me and many on their journey ❤

[@SUPWA21]

This was very insightful for me. I am at the onset of starting a non profit...this very user friendly step by step system just made things exceptionally clear and doable! I can see the simple plan although there is work to be done this creates a fantastic blue print! Thank you and you have a new follower!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yay! Welcome to the channel!

[@coloradobrad6779]

This is a fantastic start up summary!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad it was helpful! :)

[@MP-vf8qz]

Very good. Let's get it done!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@avenuesolar4847]

Wow... Here is exactly where I have been stuck.. thanks for the constructive information madam 🤝... I can't wait to see my charity organisation prosper 😊

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad it was helpful!

[@mattarredondo2629]

I am just starting a nonprofit and your information was a lot of help

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Happy to hear it!

[@justinamwanza2834]

Have you started? I'm ready to start one ... just came across this video

[@Teigan.sims.]

Im trying to start a community garden/ farmers market. Like a take what you need give what you can situation. I also want to host events to give families in need free produce. This definitely helped. If you have any further tips that would be amazing!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That's awesome! I've seen that model in action at "pay what you can" restaurants too - check out One World Everybody Eats - they may have some resources for you.

[@Teigan.sims.]

@@AmberMelanieSmith thank you!!

[@kamketkevin4259]

Waaw more love from Kenya looking forward to start my organisation❤

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You got this!

[@justinamwanza2834]

Wow... have you started? I'm in Kenya too and interested

[@DiboraKassa-p7o]

Can i meae you from Ethiopia

[@MECB-ox8xt]

Hi can you please help step by step how to start a non profit organization. I Appriciat. And i am in Pennsylvania

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! I hope you get a chance to watch this video, I share the steps in there!

[@carebear7827]

Thank you!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome!

[@tsoonklah]

I want to start a non-profit centered on sacred cultural Tlingit art designs and fiber. I have a sole proprietorship (new) and I design and make knit and woven fabrics that have rare Tlingit designs integrated in contemporary items so that they can be worn everyday if the person wants to but I also want to go a step further and make the original traditional regalia and teach people the spiritual meanings because they are equal to wearing prayers. I also want to make warm items for those that need them that have the sacred designs so that they are wearing something that keeps them warm and is equal to wearing a prayer with positive feelings and energy.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for sharing your unique vision!

[@selahlehmannzulus]

Great message

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you!

[@selahlehmannzulus]

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[@saulnamango2350]

Thank you Melanie; this is very helpful to me

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joseaparicio2728]

This is awesome.: so helpful .. thank you so much .. I do need some help

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad it was helpful!!

[@courtneycolley160]

Does the board meeting minutes need to be displayed publicly on your website? Or do you just need to have them?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

No, you just need to have them. The IRS may request them during an audit.

[@markmitchell2877]

Wow! So much valuable information in this video. I'm sure I'm going to watch it several more times. In the mean time, I have two questions. 1. You said to be careful about the IRS thinking the money you raise is your own personal income. Would it help to avoid that issue if you opened a checking account in the name of your non-profit, so you can show the IRS that it is money that belongs to it, and not to you? 2. Can your bylaws be changed/edited after you have done all of your steps for the Legal Paperwork Stuff? I could see myself getting past this point and then realizing that I need to add/delete something in the bylaws that needs to be done.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there, I'm sure starting a checking account with your nonprofit's EIN would be beneficial, but unclear on if that would entirely help the IRS understand that it's not personal income - I recommend talking to an accountant on that one! As for the Bylaws - they can be edited, yes, but usually with a Board vote (which is written into the Bylaws!).

[@markmitchell2877]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Cool. Thanks for the help.

[@margeryojije7862]

As an aspiring nurse and a Nigerian 🇳🇬 I want to start a non profit to make healthcare and basic necessities more accessible! Once I get my license. My plan is fix up a free clinic back home, hire some doctors. And work together to provide FREE healthcare!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Amazing!

[@hannahyisrael4444]

Thank you so much you brought clarity to my mind!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Berachahmovies]

Well done 👍

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@lareina3194]

Thank you from Canada ❤

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@AaronDelsignor]

Wondering if you do private zoom calls to discuss and mentor start ups?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I sometimes do 1:1 consulting but I'm actually gearing up to launch our Changemaker Accelerator which will provide guidance and some group coaching! changemakercafe.com/accelerator/

[@DABA33]

Thank you Amber!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're very welcome! :)

[@musiclovetara]

Thank you so much Melanie🙏🏼❣️🐈‍⬛🐈

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are welcome!

[@SlimDiesel]

Amazing just told my mom about this 🎉🤝

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it was helpful!

[@hyderal-janabi2900]

Greetings Amber, I'm starting up a nonprofit organization in the US but to make impact on international level mainly in Iraq where I’m from originally. Thank for your videos on KZbin they helped a lot but I would like to get connect because I would like hear from your back ground and greedy to learn from you and what do you advise.. Thank you for your time and I hope will talk to you soon Regards

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'm so happy to hear the videos are helpful!

[@fat2fit199]

Are there any differences in any of these things if you are doing a disabled veterans specific nonprofit?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I wouldn't think so!

[@fat2fit199]

@ ok thanks!

[@Carey86]

I did new hat fundraisers at my high school 20+ years ago so I could drop them off at the children’s hospital I was treated at when I went for my checkups. The kids were always so appreciative. I want to start doing that again but it’s been a long time & I’m not just a high schooler anymore. I had to stop bc my health issues have been keeping me too “busy” but I’m starting to be somewhat better & want to start doing it again. (I had cancer as a kid & was paralyzed from the waist down bc the tumor was on my spine. I suffer with severe nerve damage pain & CRPS pain. Basically been sleeping for 20 years bc the pain was so severe, I was on fentanyl! Only got off that a year & a half ago. I was told I might never walk again but thankfully I can walk with a cane, when the pain isn’t too severe.) Do I have to start a charity or can the donations be considered fundraiser’s? Anyone who knows, I’d appreciate any advice! Thanks!😘💋🎗️

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hello Carey! Thank you for your kind thoughts to help others - you don't have to start a nonprofit to do the donation drives, but you should partner with an existing 501c3 nonprofit - that way if actual cash is raised, it can go directly to them so you can avoid potential personal penalties (like taxes, if the IRS thinks the cash raised is your personal income).

[@Carey86]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you for the advice!

[@BettyDudley-l7n]

Hi Amber, I just launched my nonprofit last year. I enjoyed listening to your videos in helping start-up nonprofits. How do you go about selling merchandise on your website? Do you purchase the shirts or cups or contract with another company to sell your brand items? My nonprofit in to help single parents with infant to toddler children and provide life skills training to single parents. Thanks. Betty

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

It depends on how much work you want to invest in maintaining the inventory! If you don't have the time to manage that stuff I recommend print on demand options.

[@Rare_Chef]

Bonfire is one of the print on demand options they are great at helping you. I don't recommend their mugs though. I had a couole of them break and they haven't changed the packaging for these items.

[@brittanyjackson8394]

Hello do you offer one one services I really need some hands on help with getting started

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Heya! Check out my site for info on consulting one on ones! foundertofulltime.com/

[@wonder7798]

What would be an incentive for people to want to join board?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Genuine passion for the mission; a desire to make a difference (same reason people want to start nonprofits!). Many people choose to volunteer their time for these reasons, and with a good reputation and board, it's definitely possible to attract qualified candidates.

[@PYLMedia7]

im interested in starting a foundation in my sisters name who passed away a year ago for homeless women and women who have a substance abuse problems

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

A lovely way to honor someone ❤

[@sophiakekula9916]

Thank you very much ma'am

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Most welcome 😊

[@skylarlambert1271]

i just found you… going to look at your entire channel. do you know anything about grants for nonprofits?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I have lots of grants videos (and other types of fundraising!) - check out my playlists!

[@hannahtownsley4913]

I would like to start a non-profit for single parent households, specifically for single moms where we can do food/grocery/food pantry giveaways, birthday bags/kits for children, toy giveaways, etc. because it is hard for parents to do a lot for their families on a single or fixed/low income.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Lovely!!

[@13rookie_Monster]

Thank you for such a great video i am going to join your Facebook group!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@shaycooper3989]

Could I start a nonprofit herbal business for healing?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I think it would depend on the community programs and goals, but there can be nonprofits for many things.

[@abelzoni2138]

Ask for donations before you gain non profit status. Meaning all donations are not tax write offs for the donor? Why not get the board to accept a 0% loan from an individual with the understanding the 2 grand be returned within 6 months of receiving the charity status?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I think loans can/do happen, but it's hard to find a person willing to take the risk. Board would have to agree to the loan terms and have a solid plan to raise the money to repay it.

[@dbrown5443]

Thank you for this! BIG QUESTION!!!: Would you recommend starting a new non-profit using an old EIN number if the new nonprofit has the same name as the name listed on the old EIN. The old EIN number was created for an entity that I started over 14 years ago but never was able to actually operate it. It was not active. So essentially instead of reinstating I am thinking about filing new articles in my state and using the old EIN number. Your input and educated suggestions are welcomed and much appreciated!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hmm... that sounds like a question for an accountant actually. I am not sure what legal/accounting implications that would have!

[@Michealtetani]

Hie you just talked to to me just started the NGO.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Congrats on getting started!

[@vitaltalentseastafrica.]

Best content ever.. thanks Amber ❤️

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:) Thank you for watching!

[@ReZShot]

Im looking to start a non profit in my community, i live on a reservation so i know the whole filing is different im so lost! Hard to find someone who has done it.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That's an interesting topic!

[@girldaddividendinvestor]

These are amazing tips. We are 11 years in, raising funds for Alzheimer's research with zero dollars, these tips would have been great for us. 😂 I was very lucky, I was working at a bar, so we already had the infrastructure. Our guests were familiar with my grandmother, and everything else fell into place. Our first event got MANY in-kind donations. Still here today. Truly blessed. #EndAlz

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful story! ☺

[@ladiesavenue2092]

Hi! I appreciate your comment! I have a nonprofit at supporting folks living with dementia/alzheimer’s disease in the nursing homes who are lonely with no families visiting. I’d like any support I can get on the fairly new journey I’m on. Thank you!

[@vana2292]

@@ladiesavenue2092 My mother-in-law has severe dementia and we found that music lifts up her spirit. Best of luck with your organization.

[@AnaThaLight]

Thank you. Helpful.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephh7448]

I hope its not too late to ask, and hopefully i didnt miss it, but my biggest question is, how does one (or how would you recommend to) organize and transfer the money raised by the organization, into the hands of those that its intended for, after its been raised from the donations? I know it would probably be an in depth answer, maybe a video going into that could help, because i think that would be the most important step to figure out

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

It depends on the organization's mission -- If the nonprofit's specific mission is to directly give money to the people they are serving, they'd set up systems to do that (like payroll processing or something similar).

[@josephh7448]

Ahh ok that makes sense, sorry for the late response, thank you so much!

[@AllenMaddox]

It looks like I'm on the right track. Experienced Board members are not in the circle of people I travel with. This is something I've been struggling with. Any ideas where to look???

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Definitely check out my videos on where/how to recruit Board members!

[@draiafitz6935]

I've been trying to figure out how to make homeschooling a non profit. Any advice?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hmm, well there are nonprofits that serve communities who do homeschooling I'm sure! If you mean just for personal homeschooling efforts through, nonprofits are structured to serve the general community (vs a single family/person).

[@katherinebragg9166]

Very helpful, but why do I feel defeated? God has a plan, and put a dream in my heart, but all this business end is too much for me right now, at my age. What do I do now?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey Katherine, listen I totally get it. The administrative stuff can suck when all you want to do is do good! Here's what I'll tell you - somewhere out there, believe it or not, is a person who genuinely enjoys doing the administrative / business side of the nonprofit and would love to give their time to your cause doing those things. I know because I've seen many nonprofits with that special person! You just need to think about your personal strengths then find helpers who can complement with their own superpowers.

[@katherinebragg9166]

I just gotta find them

[@suzanwardeh1583]

I started my non-profit organization and paid all the expenses from my own money. Can I have these costs refunded when I receive the first donation to the organization? - Of course, I have all the documents proving that I paid the costs from my own money.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Depends on if your Bylaws say that you are allowed to, and if your board approves the expenses / reimbursements.

[@suzanwardeh1583]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you, you are great and helpful 👍

[@Akashic_Monk]

i need help with my nonprofit if anyone wanna help me

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I hope the videos are helpful to you in your journey!!

[@hardworkingchamp]

I want to start a non-profit for child sextraffic victims. But I'm only 16, I don't know where to start and I have no money. I can relate to the victims to some degree, and it hurts me beyond compare to know they have to be in that situation. I want to be able to rescue them, provide clothing and shelter, and give them back to their families or even new ones because Somestimes the parents are the ones to sale them or the parents are no longer here. How should I go about stopping or lessoning the amount of child trafficked victims?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your goals and having such passion at such a young age! The first thing I would recommend is to find some connections to start building up - have you engaged any of the nonprofits (either in your city or nationally) helping trafficking victims?

[@shreyashahluwalia4066]

Hello good wishes for your channel i am from india want to do business but not have funds is any company sponsors

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

If you're interested in learning how to partner with a sponsor, I have a video about that topic here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHrZdHZtfpyUjbs

[@nyangweso1611]

Thanks Amber

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hope it's helpful :)

[@Susan-d3l]

How about an expired license?? Will this get in my way?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Not sure what you mean, do you mean a personal driver's license or a business license or expired nonprofit license? Unsure if a personal driver's license situation would impact this, I'd never encountered that before.

[@Susan-d3l]

@@AmberMelanieSmith what if I have an expired i.d. could I still apply for a 1023

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

@@Susan-d3l The internet seems to think its ok, but you will need to meet other requirements, like recruiting a board, getting your incorporation in your state, filing fees, etc.

[@denverfontaine]

Very helpful :)

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'm glad!

[@chypgunnfunatic3053]

🗣️This Video Was Awesome‼️

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

[@vennettegloud3128]

Can you start a GoFundMe to start funding for initial expenses? Do the donors get tax exempted for donating through GoFundMe?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You can, but the donations won't be tax exempt until after you at get your federal tax exempt status approved; additionally, money you raise before the entity is official might be considered personal income and you could be personally taxed on it.

[@xtrabigc]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thanks for the reply on this as I had the same question. So how would you recommend going about handling the funds that you raise so that it is not considered personal income and you are not personally taxed on it?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

@@xtrabigc Get your state incorporation as a nonprofit at least as a start, then the funds can be retroactively tax deductible. Make sure the funds are put in a separate nonprofit bank account.

[@johnathonclark334]

Really Helpful!! Thank you!! Really hoping to be able to launch a farm to feed the homeless and provide jobs to those that are unable to work normal employment. Maybe even get some Transitional/Permanent housing program started.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Beautiful mission! Thanks for sharing!

[@SharathJakkani]

We have been looking for a lawyer to open an NGO to help homeless in Ontario but the lawyers are so expensive so could you please suggest someone who can help us starting an NGO with reasonable fee? Thank you in advance!

[@MX-CO]

I plan to start a social enterprise, I'm on the fence with wether to make it a non-profit or not.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

A social enterprise can be either!

[@justinamwanza2834]

Bhey! Have you started already? I'm also stranded

[@MX-CO]

@@justinamwanza2834 Stranded how?

[@foysalahmed3467]

okay, good

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching!

[@HelloooThere]

Is phase 2 (step 4) “Outreach to build your donor audience” the same as (or possibly similar to) peer-to-peer fundraising?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hey there! You can build a donor base and then engage them in peer-to-peer fundraising, but they are very different things. :)

[@HelloooThere]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Thank you for the clarification! This was another great and helpful video!

[@bradleycecil6450]

Hey! Love the videos. Do you have to do all your filings in the state that you live in? Are there any states that are better to do it than others?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

The IRS prefers you file where you will operate, but I'd recommend talking to a lawyer for complex structures.