Nonprofit Setup Checklist

Starting a nonprofit can feel like trying to build a plane while flying it.
This Nonprofit Startup Checklist breaks it all down—what you need to file, set up, document, and delegate—so you can go from idea to operational without chaos.

It’s perfect for founders, small teams, or consultants helping others launch with clarity.

Includes:

• Step-by-step startup checklist: federal, state, and internal essentials

• Bonus tips from real-world launch experience

• Designed to help you prioritize what matters (and ignore the noise)

Use this to take your first steps—or to sanity-check what you've already done.

Pairs well with:

• SOP Starter Kit (document your internal processes)

• Audit Prep Checklist (as you grow into compliance mode)