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How to Start an NGO

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How to Start an NGO 

For professionals that are looking to start their own impact movement,  these are the steps and key considerations to starting an NGO.

An NGO or non-governmental organization can cover various topics, such as humanitarian development, disaster relief, public health, food/agriculture, education, social justice, and sanitation. NGOs are nonprofits that partner with a local, state, national, or international governmental party but also with international organizations and donor agencies to conduct their work. With such a wide range of possible structures that an NGO can embody, starting one can seem like a daunting task. The nonprofit sector has been broadening for years making standing out another vital element to starting a successful NGO. Here are the major steps in starting an NGO and important things to consider to ensure it is structured to fit your needs.

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