On this page you'll find online versions of most of the publications produced by the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits. You'll also find information about our workshops and membership, including registration forms and applications.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Mississippi - Coming soon!
How to Start a Nonprofit in Mississippi will give you a general overview of the steps you need to take to start a nonprofit organization in Mississippi including all the forms you'll need and helpful tips!

Download a PDF of How to Start a Nonprofit in Mississippi

In the meantime, here's the forms you'll need:

How to Start a Nonprofit Checklist

Form F0001 - Articles of Incorporations - To be filed with the Secretary of State $50

Articles of Incorporation - Don't forget to attach these to your form to avoid another $50 fee!

Form SS-4 - Employment Identification Number - To be filed with the IRS. Easiest way to do this one is via phone.

Unified Registration Statement - To be filed with the Secretary of State for permission to solicit funds $50

Tax Exemption Grid for 501(c)(3)s -- A guide to what taxes you'll have to pay and which ones you won't

Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Management Excellence
The Center's premier guidebook for nonprofits wanting to strive for long-term excellence. Principles & Practices has been described by some as, "the best resource I've ever used", "spot-on appropriate", and "extremely well-organized."

Download a PDF of Principles & Practices for Nonprofits Management Excellence

Workshop Catalog & Conference Brochures
The bread and butter of the Center is providing interactive, relevant, and affordable training opportunities for our nonprofits. Here's the current workshop catalog and conference brochures for you to browse at your leisure.

July-December 2009 Workshop Catalog

Excellence in Action: The Northwest Mississippi Conference for Nonprofits - October 1, 2009

Forms & Things
We know that you can't always do things online, so here are all the forms and applications you'll need to become a member or register for workshop off-line. You'll also find help guides here.

Membership Brochure - A look at what the Center can do for you

Regular Membership Application - for 501(c)(3) organizations

Associate Membership Application - for Students, Individuals, Government, and Businesses

Workshop Registration Form

How to Login to an MCN Webinar Guide

Sample Policies
The Center wants to make sure that you have the tools you need to succeed. That's why we've made the policies you need the most available for download and reproduction.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Whistleblower Policy

Document Retention Policy

Board of Directors Nomination Form

CenterViews
The Center's quarterly print newsletter that contains information on current issues and topics facing our nonprofit sector and events happening at the Center. CenterViews archives are available for one year.

Fall 2008 - Annual Report Edition

Summer 2008

Spring 2008

Fall 2007 - Annual Report Edition

CenterNews
The Center's bi-monthly e-newsletter that contains information on current issues facing the nonprofit sector, Center events, funding and career opportunities, and membership information. CenterNews archives are available for the past 90 days.

March 17, 2009 - Economic Empowerment, Upcoming Events, & Cost-Savings Tools for You

February 19, 2009 - Nonprofits & The Economy, Upcoming Events, & More

January 15, 2009 - 2009 Workshops, Advocacy Alerts, & Funding News

Reports
Every so often, the Center produces reports to help us and you understand our current nonprofit sector and its scope and needs.

2008 TRANSFORM Project Report

2007 Mississippi Nonprofits: Two Years After Katrina

2002 Mississippi Nonprofit Economic Impact Report

Legal
The Center wants to make sure that we're open and honest with how we run our organization.

MCN Email Privacy Policy

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