Select a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that you want to study throughout the course. Visit Candid.org (formerly Guidestar.org) for help choosing a not-for-profit organization.
If you want to research a local not-for-profit organization, use your browser to search for your city and the words not-for-profit, nonprofit, or volunteer opportunities. You should find several organizations to choose from.
Sure, there are many 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations on Candid.org. It would be helpful if you could narrow your search by providing some criteria that are important to you. For example, you could specify a particular geographic location, an area of interest (such as education, healthcare, or the environment), or a size range (small, medium, or large). Once you have narrowed your search, you can use Candid.org’s tools to learn more about each organization, such as its mission, programs, and financial data.
Here are some tips for narrowing your search:
Once you have narrowed your search and selected a few organizations that you are interested in, you can learn more about them by visiting their websites or contacting them directly.