NORD RareLaunch®
RareLaunch® helps you launch and grow a rare disease nonprofit organization. We offer courses and resources for rare disease leaders to get started with forming a nonprofit organization and engage in rare disease research.
Access the NORD RareLaunch Program
Register and enroll in the Forming a Foundation and Research Ready RareLaunch Programs to access free, on-demand trainings, downloadable templates, and advice from nonprofit experts to launch your new foundation or support your organization with becoming ready to engage in research.
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Sampling of Guides
- Building Your Board Guide
- Finding and Connecting With Others in the Rare Community
- Herramientas de RareLaunch
- IAMRARE Registry Program
- How to Research Potential Members of Your Medical/Scientific Advisory Board
- Research Ready Quick Reference Guide
- Nonprofit Start-up Costs Guide
- Fundraising Guide for New Nonprofits
Sampling of Templates
- Board Electoral Process and Term Limits Language Template
- Business Plan Template & Example
- Bylaws General Nonprofit Structure Template
- Confidentiality Policy Template
- Medical Advisory Board Member Agreement Template
- Medical Advisory Board Policies and Procedures Template
- Operating Budget Template
- Policy on Actual and Potential Conflicts of Interest Template
Sampling of Videos
- Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Development: Understanding the Governance and Business Aspects of Your Nonprofit
- All A-Board: How to Identify and Recruit Board Members for Your Rare Nonprofit
- Representation Matters: Ensuring your Board & Work Reflect your Community
- The Impact of Research When Your Organization Drives It
- Research Standards & Best Practices
- Nothing about Us, without Us: The Community’s Role in Recruitment and Engagement for Research and Registries
- Using Registry Data to Empower your Organization and Engage with Researchers
