About the Book

If you're ready to save the world, here's the book you need.
Rescue a school library. Preserve an endangered species. Support the arts. Whatever it is you want to do to give back to your community, "Starting & Building a Nonprofit"provides the kick start you need.
Filled with user-friendly information, practical advice and step-by-step instructions, this book is your guide through the process of getting your nonprofit up and running. It explains how to:
pick the perfect name for your organization
structure a nonprofit to achieve your goals
choose a federal tax-exempt status
create a mission statement
develop a strategic plan and initial budget
launch a successful fundraising plan
recruit and manage board members and volunteers
hire and train staff
obtain necessary insurance
market your organization
and much more
"Starting & Building a Nonprofit" goes beyond paperwork -- it addresses the big picture, showing you how to create a solvent, efficient organization that will make a real difference. All the forms you'll need are included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.
And the newly updated 3rd edition has a brand new chapter on building a website for your nonprofit, along with essential new details on getting the word out

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 306 pages

Language: English

Publisher: NOLO (Apr. 30th, 2009)

ISBN-10: 1413309410

ISBN-13: 9781413309416

Dimensions: 8.40 x 10.86 x 0.76 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.68 lbs

• Categories: Nonprofit Organizations & Charities Practical Guides Law