I want to start a non profit animal shelter and don't know where to start. I need step by step advice please?

I would seek advice from your local chamber of commerce. Even though you are hoping to start a non-profit, they are obligated to offer sound, honest, objective advice to you. Additionally, you'll need to create a profile of your non-profit, much like a business plan.

This includes how you will raise and manage funds. It may be helpful to take business courses at a local community college. You should also start networking immediately on and offline--this will help you raise initial capital.

You may require a start-up loan for your non-profit. Gather references and take steps to improve your credit. I have listed some additional resources for you in the Source section below.

Best of luck and thank you for helping the animals!

I found this step-by-step guide on how to start a non profit animal shelter at ehow.com. This might serve as a guide for you. --QUOTE-- 1.

Identify or choose what type of animal shelter you are going to open. There are rescues shelter for different kind of pet or animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, and horses. It would be easier if you choose an animal that you have experience caring for and be specific too.

If you choose to start a dog animal shelter think if you want to open it for all dogs or just a specific type of dog which you know most about. 2. If you run it as a non profit then it has more advantage because you will not be required to file income tax for the organization if your annual donations are below $25,000.00.

Also, will be able to collect tax deductible donations as well as acquire corporate sponsors. 3. Research and read as much as you can on all the essential legalities for starting an animal shelter.

Look for the exact paperwork that needs to be completed for your application and what are the ones you have to produce once it has been approved. If you are a nonprofit you should designate officers and open a bank account. Legalzoom can help you and 4.

Provide important information for you for starting and operating an animal shelter according to the laws of our state. You can read about the basic requirements and paperwork for free and also create the necessary legal documents for free too. Another good resource for nonprofits is Guidestar.

They provide a comprehensive listing of other 503c3 animal rescues. This is a great place also for you to update the information of your own organization which will open up doors for potential donors. 5.

Seek also the help of an attorney for this will make the process easier. Another option is to try an AttorneyAlternative, a website that will assist you in the process of starting a nonprofit organization from start to finish. 6.

Plan how you are going to obtain animals. There are various sources like shelters where euthanasia is imminent, rescue strays, dogs from puppy mills, and many more. 7.

Try to decide how many animals you will be housing, location, the expenses of operation. 8. Make a screening application so that you will determine who qualifies for adoptive shelter.9. Organize fundraisers or do some fund raising.

If you will be operating a nonprofit shelter, you will be surprised at how many business establishments, individuals are happy to donate tax-deductible gifts for you.10. Register on MySpace page Facebook page to promote your organization. --END QUOTE.

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