FAQs

Whether you are considering filing for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, need help in assembling a board of directors or simply are in need of some management advice the nonprofit community has assembled several very thorough resources to help you find the answers you are looking for.

Please visit any of these FAQ sites for answers to your questions. If there is a link that you would like to see added to the list, please e-mail OANO. We will be regularly updating and adding more information to this page. Please check back often for new links.

Nonprofit Genie
The Genie provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions about nonprofit management. The Frequently Asked Questions are arranged by category.

BoardSource
Serves as a resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Foundation Center
Extensive information on funders, funding methods and sample documents.

LINCOHIO.org
A website that helps nonprofit organizations with their legal and management questions.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
The Guide, with nine topic areas, is a learning tool that offers answers to virtually any question about managing nonprofits.