Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

Start a nonprofit and keep it running with this practical guideRescue 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 a nonprofit up and running. Learn how to:.? pick the perfect name for your organization.? structure a nonprofit to achieve your goals.? choose and obtain 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.? create a winning website.? keep your nonprofit runningStarting & 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. And the newly revised 4th edition has an updated chapter on building a website for your nonprofit, and updated forms and checklists to help you stay organized.Are you a California resident? Check out How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California.