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Obtain
an accountant, lawyer, or other professionals as needed.
Steps
Develop a Strategic Plan - Business
Plan - Name of Organization-Type
Create a NYS Non Profit Entity
Obtain an EIN via IRS Form SS4
Elect a Board of Directors and
Officers-Choose Carefully
Prepare Articles of Incorporation
Adopt Bylaws
Obtain 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption - Form
1023
Prepare Meeting Minutes of Board of
Directors
Recruit & Train a Fundraising Team
Develop Marketing Strategies
Develop a Website
Develop a Corporate Sponsorship Program
Develop a Grant Solicitation Strategy
Develop Organizational Policy Handbook
BUSINESS PLAN
SAMPLES AND INSTRUCTION
LIST OF START UP COSTS AND
MONTHLY EXPENSES
HOW TO RUN A HOMELESS SHELTER
Choose a location for the homeless shelter. Consider the community and where the need lies. Rent, buy or request a place be donated. You will need a location and address to file appropriate paperwork.
Choose a location for the homeless shelter. Consider the community and where the need lies. Rent, buy or request a place be donated. You will need a location and address to file appropriate paperwork.
Reach
out to the community for additional sponsorship. Contact the local churches, charities and
other nonprofit organizations.
Look for individuals to join your cause.
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Gather
volunteers and / hire employees.
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Put
together a board of directors.
Get insurance. You may need property or liability insurance. If you have employees, you may need unemployment insurance.
QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT A FACILITY
CARF accreditation focuses on quality, results
The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) NEW YORK STATE
SAMPLE BUSINESS PLAN - Wait a few seconds to come up.
SAMPLE WEB SITE
SAMPLE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE TO PROMOTE YOUR SERVICE
WAY'S OF RAISING MONEY
TRAINING OFFERED
SAMHSA's HRC is committed to offering the best
resources and available information to help provider agencies build their
internal capacity to provide quality, proven services to marginalized
populations. We accomplish this through linking providers with informative
resources, providing national trainings, webcasts and on-line self-paced
courses.
