{"id":5443,"date":"2021-08-20T11:02:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T16:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-write-a-mission-statement-for-a-nonprofit.html"},"modified":"2026-05-15T22:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T03:59:00","slug":"how-to-write-a-mission-statement-for-a-nonprofit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-write-a-mission-statement-for-a-nonprofit.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Write a Mission Statement for a Nonprofit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How To Write a Mission Statement for a Nonprofit<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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An effective nonprofit mission statement communicates an organization\u2019s purpose, the beneficiaries, and their methods to achieve their goals. A well-crafted statement helps establish the nonprofit\u2019s identity and attracts donors.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nonprofit mission statements<\/span> capture and communicate an organization\u2019s fundamental and unique reason for existence. It states the nonprofit\u2019s purpose, who it serves, and how it operates to accomplish its mission\u2014all in a few words.<\/p>\n

Think of your mission statement as your organization\u2019s introduction or branding statement. It\u2019s central to your nonprofit\u2019s identity and plays a key role in\u00a0several aspects of your operations<\/a>:<\/p>\n