One of my goals is to create an organization for agnostics and others who lean independent (politically) or moderate. I know there are already organizations that include agnostics but I don't get the sense that those really give agnostics a voice. It's probably drowned out by atheists and other secularists. Ideally, I'd like an organization that really emphasizes the Agnostic standard that Thomas Huxley advocated for, something that incorporates the themes of this forum.
I've found this out so far:
Anyone have any experience or know about the process for forming an organization?
A checklist of things:
1. Lay out the vision, goals, and objectives
2. Build up membership
3. ???
What else do you think is needed? (Besides lots of money ) We can start a separate thread for each item on the list.
Btw.. I'm just thinking way in advance for the long term. It's just that when I'm really ready (hopefully in 1 or 2 years, I'm open to sooner), I already want to have some good planning done, so that we can start up quickly and already knowing what to do. I know this is necessary because agnostics have a lot to offer and we should to be taken seriously.
I've found this out so far:
Source: https://www.upcounsel.com/types-of-nonprofitsThere are many types of nonprofit organizations. These nonprofits are usually tax-exempt because they work toward the public interest. All assets and income from the nonprofit are reinvested into the organization or donated. Depending on the nonprofit’s membership, mission, and structure, different classifications will apply.
Social advocacy groups are classified under 501(c)(4). Social advocacy groups lobby or promote some sort of social or political effort. Funds typically come from donations or membership dues. Examples of social advocacy groups include Greenpeace, NAACP, ACLU, and the National Organization for Women. They also engage in fundraising, lobbying, and efforts to educate the general public about their cause.
Anyone have any experience or know about the process for forming an organization?
A checklist of things:
1. Lay out the vision, goals, and objectives
2. Build up membership
3. ???
What else do you think is needed? (Besides lots of money ) We can start a separate thread for each item on the list.
Btw.. I'm just thinking way in advance for the long term. It's just that when I'm really ready (hopefully in 1 or 2 years, I'm open to sooner), I already want to have some good planning done, so that we can start up quickly and already knowing what to do. I know this is necessary because agnostics have a lot to offer and we should to be taken seriously.
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