Nonprofit Basics

This section of our FAQs & Resources page highlights some of the basics of 501(c)(3) nonprofit startup and compliance questions that we receive often through our Help Desk.  After browsing the Nonprofit Basics resources, we recommend that you visit the resource pages for each of the P&P (Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado) areas listed below to gain a thorough understanding of your responsibilities as a nonprofit.

  1. Governance & Leadership
  2. Transparency & Accountability
  3. Financial Management
  4. Fundraising
  5. Human Resources
  6. Planning
  7. Evaluation
  8. Advocacy, Public Policy & Civic Engagement
  9. Communications
  10. Information Technology
  11. Strategic Alliances

While our toolkit contains many answers to commonly asked questions and sample policies we provide new and additional resources through this website.

  • FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions for Governance and Leadership.