Over the past couple weeks, I’ve published articles about why it may be a bad idea to start a nonprofit (scroll down to the FAQ section) and four alternative ideas you can consider. But sometimes, starting a new nonprofit may really be the best way to support your cause! So how can you know if starting a nonprofit is a good idea?

If you listen to my podcast regularly, you know I often talk about why people (usually) shouldn’t start new nonprofits. You can read more about why I think starting new nonprofits can be negative here (scroll down to the FAQs section). But the gist is: Starting a new nonprofit can divide vital resources in the sector, which weakens everyone’s ability to serve their mission.

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, “How do I start a nonprofit?” When you Google this question, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the courses and guides and toolkits that appear. There are some really great resources out there, but it’s hard to know which ones are reliable. So I created a simple resource deck that rounds up the best nonprofit startup advice and resources.