The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations
eBook - ePub

The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations

  1. 264 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

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

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1: Organizing Your Nonprofit
  10. Chapter 2: Nonprofit Organization Checklist
  11. Chapter 3: Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
  12. Chapter 4: Developing Your Fund-raising Plan and Fund-raising
  13. Chapter 5: Liability of Members and Organizational Liability
  14. Chapter 6: Contracts
  15. Chapter 7: Trademarks
  16. Chapter 8: Copyrights
  17. Chapter 9: Advertising
  18. Chapter 10: Licensing
  19. Chapter 11: The Internet
  20. Chapter 12: Insurance
  21. Chapter 13: Employees, Contractors, and Members
  22. Chapter 14: Taxes
  23. Chapter 15: Zoning
  24. Chapter 16: Renting Space
  25. Chapter 17: Estate Planning
  26. Chapter 18: Finding a Lawyer and an Accountant
  27. Glossary
  28. About the Authors
  29. Index