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Registering the Non-Profit Organization
The principle benefit of a non-profit organization is its tax-exempt status. Take a look at some of the criteria you will need to meet in order to become-and to remain-a registered non-profit organization. 

Selecting the Board of Directors
Populating the board of directors is a critical step when starting your non-profit organization. Let us give you a few suggestions about the kinds of directors you should be looking for.

Developing a Constitution and Bylaws
Every organization needs to have rules. A constitution and bylaws will help establish and formalize the rules of your organization, so that everyone from the Chairman of the Board to the one-time volunteer is marching to the same drum.

Protecting From Directors' Liability
Non-profit organizations have a lot of the same insurance needs as regular businesses. Talk to us at OMISTA Credit Union and make sure that you've covered yourself for all possibilities.

Creating the Organizational Structure
Inefficiency is expensive, and, since the people who suffer from this expense are the people you want to help, you need to consider the structure of your non-profit carefully.

Staffing & Payroll Issues
Though you may have many volunteers, most non-profits have at least a few paid employees. As with any company, you'll need a payroll plan in place to take care of your staff.

Marketing for Non-Profits
Whether you're trying to convey information to the people who need your service or getting the attention of the community to ask for their help, marketing is a vital part of any non-profit organization.

Gaining Support for the Organization
The majority of your funding will likely come from small, individual contributions. There are some ways that OMISTA Credit Union can help you make it easier for the community to support your organization financially.

Fundraising
Most people only give money when they're asked. It's important to know who to ask, when to ask and how to ask if, you want to be successful at raising funds for your non-profit organization.

Developing a Vision
If you try to take the weight of the world on your shoulders, your organization will be in jeopardy from the start. Let OMISTA Credit Union advise you on how to maintain a reasonable scope for your organization, while still helping as many people as possible.