Build a comprehensive one pager for NPOs

There are four different ways to set up a nonprofit. Organizations can take the form of unincorporated associations, trusts, corporations, and limited liability companies. For the majority of groups, a corporation gives the most benefits. However, in some circumstances, a trust or an association may be the best option.

A one-pager is a short single-page document that provides an in-depth overview of a company, product, service, or project. Itʼs used to concisely communicate unique value and benefits to effectively pitch potential clients, investors, or stakeholders.

A corporation can then be taxed as either a C or S corporation. On the nonprofit side, thereʼs no such thing as a C or S organization. Itʼs an exempt organization. You donʼt file for C or S status, you file for exempt status.

Traditionally, when starting a nonprofit, the best choice for legal structure is to form a nonprofit corporation at the state level and to apply for 501(c)(3) tax exemption at the federal level.

What to include in a one-pager for startups Company mission statement. Company and solution overview. Market opportunity (the problem you solve) Product or service offering (your unique solution to the problem) Competitive landscape. Financial projections growth. About the management team. Funding goals.

Every nonprofit has slightly different needs. For example, an LLC might be an easier structure to manage for a very small nonprofit. But practically speaking, a nonprofit corporation is arguably the better choice because that entity structure is more readily available.

How to make a 1 pager? Gather pertinent information on the business, including performance metrics and team bios. Set a goal of the one pager and remember your audienceʼs expectations. Use a template to structure the content in a logical format. Add your branding to the template.

Nonprofit corporation Nonprofit corporations are organized to do charity, education, religious, literary, or scientific work. Because their work benefits the public, nonprofits can receive tax-exempt status, meaning they donʼt pay state or federal income taxes on any profits it makes.