DOWNLOADABLE COURSES

Sandy’s step-by-step guides walk you through the process to incorporate, draft bylaws and apply for federal tax-exempt status for your nonprofit organization. Now you can benefit from Sandy’s 20 years of experience at a fraction of the cost of hiring legal counsel to do the work for you.

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When you click on this link you will be taken to our online course website. Before taking your first course you must register by clicking CREATE NEW ACCOUNT (located below the log-in button). Once your create an account, including creating a password, you will return to the original log-in screen. Next log-in, accept the terms of use, select and pay by credit card for one or more courses, and begin!

Current Courses

Drafting Articles of Incorporation -- $19.95

Incorporating as a nonprofit corporation is the first step many nonprofits take. Many states provide online forms that you can use to incorporate. However, states often do not include the additional language the IRS requires for inclusion in the articles. This step-by-step workshop walks you through drafting and filing the articles of incorporation for your organization.

Drafting Bylaws -- $19.95

Most state laws require nonprofit corporations to have bylaws. Bylaws also must be included with an IRS exemption application. Bylaws set forth the rules for how the organization will operate, including how the board of directors is elected, how often the board meets, and how the bylaws may be amended. This course provides a sample set of bylaws that you may modify to the specific needs of your organization. Descriptions of each provision and options to customize the bylaws for your organization are provided in an annotated set of bylaws. Provisions to meet new requirements for financial accountability, including audit committee guidelines under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a conflict of interest provision that meets IRS requirements, and tips on record retention also are included.

Drafting & filing IRS Form 1023 – federal tax-exemption -- $49.95

This course walks you step-by-step through IRS Form 1023. Tips on how to apply online to obtain a federal EIN (employer identification number) also is provided. Sandy provides tips and formatting tools to help you complete the application without losing yourself in the paperwork. By providing you with audio and written instructions, sample forms and attachments, explanations of what the IRS is really looking for, and what makes an application likely to get mired in red-tape, Sandy helps you get through the process as easily as possible.

Try our course risk-free! If you decide after purchasing and trying Tax-exemption in-a-day that you need or would like legal assistance, Pfau Englund Nonprofit Law will provide you will a full credit of the price paid toward the cost of our complete start-up package!

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These courses pull together Sandy’s 20 years of experience assisting nonprofits incorporate and become tax-exempt. However, this course is not intended to provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, you should engage the services of an attorney.

ON-SITE WORKSHOPS

Prefer expert consultation at your offices? Need to train your board of directors? Need a speaker for your conference or meeting?

Sandy will arrange one-on-one training just for you and your organization. Email Sandy today for rates and information.

NGOs based in Europe: On-site consultations available April/May 2007. No travel costs. Rates starting at 200€/hour, 2 hour minimum.

NGOs based in Australia/New Zealand: On-site consultations available February 2008. Contact Sandy for details.