
- 264 pages
- English
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The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations
About this book
"In easy to understand language, the book walks one through the many different foundational aspects of running a nonprofit—an important tool to have handy on one's bookshelf!" —Michael Royce, Executive Director, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Navigating the legal complexities of running a nonprofit organization has never been easier than with the expert advice of authors Leonard DuBoff and Amanda Bryan. Managers, board members, advisers, consultants, contractors, employees, and even donors and volunteers will benefit from the invaluable information contained in The Law (in Plain English)® for Nonprofit Organizations. An approachable guide to planning and problem-solving, this handbook's chapters cover important topics such as:
- Organizing a nonprofit
- Hiring and working with employees, contractors, and members
- Filing taxes and applying for tax-exempt status
- Fund-raising strategies
- Liability and insurance
- Protecting trademarks and intellectual property
- Zoning and renting space
A comprehensive reference, The Law (in Plain English)® for Nonprofit Organizations, will help all nonprofit members to play their roles with authority and confidence.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Organizing Your Nonprofit
- Chapter 2: Nonprofit Organization Checklist
- Chapter 3: Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
- Chapter 4: Developing Your Fund-raising Plan and Fund-raising
- Chapter 5: Liability of Members and Organizational Liability
- Chapter 6: Contracts
- Chapter 7: Trademarks
- Chapter 8: Copyrights
- Chapter 9: Advertising
- Chapter 10: Licensing
- Chapter 11: The Internet
- Chapter 12: Insurance
- Chapter 13: Employees, Contractors, and Members
- Chapter 14: Taxes
- Chapter 15: Zoning
- Chapter 16: Renting Space
- Chapter 17: Estate Planning
- Chapter 18: Finding a Lawyer and an Accountant
- Glossary
- About the Authors
- Index