The purpose of this workshop is to help newly established and potential nonprofit founders gather information needed to make an informed decision on how to move their charitable missions forward. Topics covered include the differences between a nonprofit, social enterprise, and for-profit business, a public charity and private foundation, the 7 steps needed to form a 501(c)(3) anywhere in the U.S., how to determine which IRS 1023 application to use, key activities to position your public charity for income and sustainability, activities that may risk your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and nonprofit resources and support.