Synopses & Reviews
Containing practical advice for starting a nonprofit organization as well as tips about effectively managing one, this guide is the definitive reference for working in the nonprofit sector in the United States. The handbook is filled with information about current federal laws and regulations, steps to applying for tax exemptions in each state, and tips about fundraising, getting grants, political lobbying, setting up a board of directors, and volunteer management. Additionally, the manual includes a list of all the addresses, telephone numbers, and websites of the government contact offices. Fully updated, this fifth edition also discusses the benefits of the Internet, changing demographics, and the future of the nonprofit sector.
About the Author
Gary M. Grobman is a former executive director of a nonprofit organization and is an adjunct professor of nonprofit management at Gratz College. He is the author of 10 nonprofit management books, including Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization; An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector; and The Pennsylvania Nonprofit. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.