Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
During times of great community need, nonprofits are more important than ever. This book outlines clearly and succinctly how to create and nurture a nonprofit that will serve your vital mission, whether pursuing social justice, supporting the arts, rescuing a school library, protecting the environment, or making a difference in another important way.
With practical advice, legal information, tips, and step-by-step instructions, this essential guide will help you get your nonprofit up and running--and keep it going Starting & Building a Nonprofit explains how to:
- develop a strategic plan and budget
- recruit and manage board members, employees, and volunteers
- market your organization to your target audience
- raise money online through crowdfunding and other sites
- build a website and use social media and networking sites
- adopt policies that are legally sound, and much more.
Whether you're dreaming of starting a nonprofit or are already in the trenches, Starting & Building a Nonprofit will help your organization make a real difference in the world.
Synopsis
Build a great nonprofit More people than ever are committing themselves to serving their communities and changing the world. Whether you're aiming to protect the environment, support the arts, or help people in need, understanding how to set up a solid nonprofit organization is a great foundation for being as effective as you can be.
With practical advice, legal information, tips, and step-by-step instructions, this essential guide will help you get your nonprofit up and running--and keep it going It explains how to:
- develop a strategic plan and budget
- recruit and manage board members, volunteers, and staff
- market your organization to your target audience
- raise money including traditional methods and crowdfunding
- build a website, use social media strategically, and avoid copyright troubles
- adopt policies that are legally sound
- and much more
Whether you are dreaming of starting a nonprofit or are already in the trenches, Starting and Building a Nonprofit will help your organization make a real difference in the world. The fully updated ninth edition contains new material on developing and implementing meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion policies within your organization. It also covers recent changes to the law, including new incentives for donors under the CARES Act.
With Downloadable Forms
Download and customize essential forms, including Contractor Work-for-Hire Agreement, Volunteer Assignment Agreement, and sample budget forms. (details inside).
Synopsis
Starting & Building a Nonprofit explains in detail how to start a nonprofit that's both effective and sustainable, and can continue doing its good work even if the founders move on. It is written for people who are passionate about a cause, but who might not know the first thing about the legal structure of nonprofits or how to manage them. It explains from A to Z how to organize people, money, and resources legally and strategically, in line with the unique rules governing nonprofit organizations in the U.S.