Local 990-NAC

1. Read the Quality Form 990 Resolution. Use the resolution as your blueprint; it contains twelve recommendations that can drive the work of your local NAC. The resolution has been endorsed by many national organizations, and will give you a few ideas for activities that your NAC can develop.

2. Contact the NAC Project Office for a list of organizations and contacts in your area. Councils of social agencies, United Ways, nonprofit associations, regional associations of grant makers, and community foundations are just some of the groups that might have members in your area willing to participate. The list from the Project Office will be a starting point, and there may be local organizations that you will want to add. If a NAC has already been formed in your area, or if others from your community have already contacted the Project Office about starting a NAC, you will be given the appropriate contact information.

3. Arrange a meeting with local contacts. Convening a smaller group to discuss the overall project of the NAC may be an effective first step. This group may eventually turn into the "board" or steering group for the NAC. The group should choose a name for the NAC and a chair or president. General goals and projects should be introduced at this meeting.

4. Hold the first NAC meeting, inviting all interested not-for-profits, accounting firms, accountability groups, and others. This meeting would introduce the background and goals of the Form 990 Project. The steering group can give the presentation, propose different projects, and ask for volunteers. Creating subcommittees (Not-for-profit Education, Public Education, Technology) to handle different issues can be very effective:

5. Begin projects and commit to meeting at least twice a year. Report activities regularly to the Project Office, which will then share your successes and questions with other NACs working on the same issues in other areas. Your NAC can also get ideas from other collaboratives in different areas of the country.

6. Contact the NAC Project Office about sample material for various activities. We will be developing them based on your needs.