LibGuides: Thinking of Starting a New Nonprofit? : Resources

Sector Resources

How to Start a Nonprofit in Illinois in 2024 - Charitable Allies
Charitable Allies offers a guide to start a 501c3 in Illinois or another type of tax exempt nonprofit.
Starting and Maintaining a Nonprofit in Illinois - Foundation Group
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Maintaining a Nonprofit in Illinois.
Starting a nonprofit organization - Illinois Legal Aid
A "How To" Guide from Illinois Legal Aid on steps to start a nonprofit organization in Illinois
Your Guide to Organizing an Illinois Not-for-Profit Entity - Illinois State Bar Association
This pamphlet is prepared and published by the Illinois State Bar Association as a public service. Every effort has been made to provide accurate information at the time of publication.

For the most current information, please consult your lawyer. If you need a lawyer and do not have one, call Illinois Lawyer Finder at (800) 922-8757 or online www.IllinoisLawyerFinder.com

Developing the Vision Statement - AMPT
Developed for an AMPT Up Your Org workshop by Alberto Morales

A vision statement articulates a future state in the world. If your vision is met, your organization would have achieved its mission. It is the organization's North Star.
Developing the Mission Statement - AMPT
Developed for an AMPT Up Your Org workshop by Alberto Morales

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) defines a mission statement as a concise explanation of the organization's reason for existence. It describes the organization's purpose and its overall intention.