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Are you working for a non-profit organization, serving on an organization's board, wanting to start a new non-profit, or just looking to learn more about how such organizations function? Let our guide introduce you to the basics about running a non-profit organization as well as provide you with some specialized information to help you optimize your group's results. Learn about accounting concepts such as fund accounting and the non-profit chart of accounts, and get tips on methods of fundraising including raising funds from individual donors online via social media and services that cater to non-profits. Find out the requirements to start a non-profit organization, and learn about funding options such as applying for grants and seeking loans and microloans.

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