Hi everyone i was just wondering if anyone knew how to go about starting a charity? thanks for your help.?

Question

well i have diabetes and i wanted to start a charity for people who are not on medicare or medicade but it is still hard to pay for thier insulin and texting supplies

Answer 1

First you will want trustworthy people to help you fund raise. Pick some close friends or people who you are sure will be loyal. Next, you need to decide what kinds of fundraisers you will be doing. Make sure you have enough time to get ready for it. You CAN start of with little projects. Always remember to be honest and kind.

Best wishes from the Matters of the Heart foundation

Answer 2

Start it on the smallest scale possible.  Just you helping one person at a time.  If you succeed, contact the newspaper and tell them about your goals and your successes.  Local people will donate to you and businessmen will help you grow your charity.  Don't try to be big in the beginning.  .

Answer 3

It's best to start out with your friends and family. Have them help you donate to a specific goal or charity that will benefit from your help. Like me, I started this website, 5 years ago:

http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineclubforc...

It all started out with a box of stickers and a dream, and then it became much more. :) Pen pals, internet friends, Family, and the two kind gentleman at the local post office helped me get to where I am today. :)

Answer 4

There are books and articles, but you should ask yourself if starting your own charity is the best use of your time and money. Just having an organization takes money--a phone, an email address, incorporation papers that let donors take a charitable deduction for helping you. Can't you find an existing organization, (There are millions around the world) that is addressing the concern you've found? Lots more people would be helped and goals met if we had fewer organizations and took advantage of economies of scale.