Bike Collective Starter Kit

Mission Statement

Why does the organization exist?

Legal Filings (USA)

• Insurance

City

• Business licenses

State

• Articles of Incorporation
• Bylaws

Federal

• IRS Form 1023 for 501(c)(3) status: Application for Recognition of Exemption
• IRS Form 8734
• IRS Form 990

Business Models

• Cooperatives
• Collectives
• Non-Profit Types

Fundraising

• Private Foundations
• Federal Funding
• Membership
• Capital Campaigns

Publicity

• Creating a Website
• Professional Email
• Guerilla Marketing
• Media Coverage
• Word of Mouth
• Newsletters

Staff & Volunteers

According to Jim Dion, a psychologist with over 30 years experience in retail, there should be no difference between how volunteers and employees are treated and what is expected of them. Museum gift shops are frequently volunteer run and work under this model.

• Volunteer Handbooks
• Full Time Employees
• Part Time Employees
• Contractors
• Volunteers
• Paid vs. Volunteer
• Apprenticeships
• Internships

Community Shops

• Shop Organization
• Shop Locations
• Layout
• Rules
• Hours
• Capital Improvement Plans
• Shop Recycling
• Bike and Part Sales

Resources

• Tech Soup - The Technology Place for Non Profits

References

• Starting a Nonprofit Organization