K–6Civic Lab
Nonprofit Basics
Start a nonprofit
JorahBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 40–75 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Otis · Weber
- Materials needed
- Nonprofit Kit for Dummies
- Project Planner and Budget Organizer Notebook
- Whiteboard and Dry Erase Markers Set
Why this skill rocks
Got a big idea to help your community or save the raccoons? This skill shows you how to turn that dream into a real group that makes a difference!
2034Where this could take you
By 2034, you could be leading your own big nonprofit, using the Olympic spotlight to raise awareness and help even more people in Utah and beyond. You'll be a change-maker!
Optional grown-up materials
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Nonprofit Kit for Dummies
RequiredA comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide covering everything from writing bylaws and building a board to applying for 501(c)(3) status and writing your first grant proposal.
Project Planner and Budget Organizer Notebook
RequiredA structured planner with budget sheets, goal-tracking pages, and meeting notes sections — ideal for keeping your founding board organized and your plans on track.
Whiteboard and Dry Erase Markers Set
A desktop or wall-mounted whiteboard for mapping out your organizational structure, brainstorming programs, and visualizing your budget during board meetings.