NON-PROFIT TOOLS

Thank you for letting the GriningGang become part of your journey. Please use the tools below FREE of charge for members. Membership is Free!! The tools are designed to help you gather information and think differently about the topics that will help drive your organization's growth. 

Title - Description - Type

• 1023 EZ - This is the form used to apply for the 501(c)(3) designation form the IRS. Not all organizations are eligible - Video
• Attachment Checklist - This list of questions is designed to help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to write your grant. THIS NOT A GRANT TEMPLATE. - PDF
• Bylaws - The organization’s bylaws are the controlling document for governance. The bylaws are like a non-profit’s Constitution. - Video
• Bylaws - An example of Bylaws in use at Fosterpreur, Inc. The organization’s bylaws are the controlling document for governance. The bylaws are like a non-profit’s Constitution. - PDF
• EIN - A description of the steps used in obtaining an EIN. An EIN is like your business’ social security number. - Video
• Entrepreneur Mindset I - One of the key elements of leading a start-up, non-profit, small business is getting your mind right. - Video
• Entrepreneur Mindset II - One of the key elements of leading a start-up, non-profit, small business is getting your mind right. - Video
• Entrepreneur Mindset III - One of the key elements of leading a start-up, non-profit, small business is getting your mind right. - Video
• Entrepreneur Mindset IV - One of the key elements of leading a start-up, non-profit, small business is getting your mind right. - Video
• Entrepreneur Mindset V - One of the key elements of leading a start-up, non-profit, small business is getting your mind right. - Video
• Fees - An estimate of the fees that it takes to start a non-profit organization. - Video
• Fiscal Agent - You may not need a 501(c)(3) designation to receive grants. - Video
• Management and Evaluation - This list of questions is designed to help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to write your grant. THIS NOT A GRANT TEMPLATE. - PDF
• Maryland Non-stock Corporation - A description of the process for one of the first steps in creating the non-profit entity in Maryland. - Video
• Mission and Vision - Your Mission and Vision will guide your organization’s values, decisions, and activities. - Video
• Needs Assessment - This list of questions is designed to help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to write your grant. THIS NOT A GRANT TEMPLATE. - PDF
• Organizational Description - This list of questions is designed to help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to write your grant. THIS NOT A GRANT TEMPLATE. - PDF
• Other Maryland Registrations - There are some Maryland agencies that non-profit organizations should register with as well. - Video
• Pay.gov - Pay.gov is the portal used by the federal government to pay for filings electronically (i.e., 1023EZ) - Video
• Project Design - This list of questions is designed to help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to write your grant. THIS NOT A GRANT TEMPLATE. - PDF
• Project Goals - This list of questions is designed to help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to write your grant. THIS NOT A GRANT TEMPLATE. - PDF
• Selecting a Board - Some things to consider when putting the organization’s Board of Directors together. - Video
• Sustainability - This list of questions is designed to help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to write your grant. THIS NOT A GRANT TEMPLATE. - PDF
• The Process - A description of the steps used in creating a non-profit organization. - Video
• Why a Non-profit? - A look at the pros and cons of non-profit. - Video