Starting & Building a Nonprofit
eBook - PDF

Starting & Building a Nonprofit

A Practical Guide

  1. 288 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Starting & Building a Nonprofit

A Practical Guide

About this book

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.

This edition includes updated information on engaging with supporters, communities, and donors online. It also has expanded information about hiring staff, as well as updates on alternative legal structures such as benefit corporations, including recent state adoptions.

With Downloadable Forms

Download and customize essential forms, including Contractor Work-for-Hire Agreement, Volunteer Assignment Agreement, and sample budget forms.

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Information

Publisher
NOLO
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781413328387
eBook ISBN
9781413331523

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Your Nonprofit Start-Up Companion
  5. 1. Naming and Structuring Your Nonprofit
  6. 2. Developing Your Strategic Plan
  7. 3. Developing Your Initial Budget
  8. 4. Your Board of Directors
  9. 5. Your Workforce: Staff and Volunteers
  10. 6. Fundraising
  11. 7. Risk Management and Insurance
  12. 8. Understanding Contracts and Agreements
  13. 9. Marketing Your Nonprofit
  14. 10. Publishing Informational Materials
  15. 11. Digital Strategy and Online Marketing for Nonprofits
  16. 12. Managing Your Finances
  17. 13. Hiring Lawyers, Accountants, and Other Professional Help
  18. Appendix: How to Use the Downloadable Forms on the Nolo Website
  19. Index
  20. Book Registration