Starting and Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

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).ISBN : 9781413328387 Cover Title Page Table of Contents Your Nonprofit Start-Up Companion Who This Book Is For Nonprofit Basics Corporations in General Nonprofit Corporations Tax-Exempt Status of Nonprofits Running a Nonprofit How to Use This Book 1: Naming and Structuring Your Nonprofit Choose a Name for Your Nonprofit Should You Incorporate? Do You Want Tax-Exempt Status? Should You Have Voting Members? 2: Developing Your Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Basics Develop Your Mission Statement Outline Specific Goals, Objectives, and Activities Assess Your Resources Develop Strategies Edit and Finalize Your Plan 3: Developing Your Initial Budget Set Up Your Budget Estimate Income Estimate Expenses Assemble Your Budget 4: Your Board of Directors What Makes a Good Board The Board’s Duties and Tasks Board Policies and Procedures Recruiting Board Members Holding Effective Board Meetings The Role of Committees 5: Your Workforce: Staff and Volunteers Developing a Management Strategy Hiring an Executive Director Hiring and Managing Staff and Volunteers Employees and Independent Contractors Required Paperwork, Filings, and Taxes 6: Fundraising The Golden Rules of Successful Fundraising Your Fundraising Plan Define Your Fundraising Targets and Budget Find Prospective Donors Define Your Fundraising Campaign Asking for a Gift by Phone or in Person Email Appeals Crowdfunding and Social Media Direct Mail Special Events Sell Products or Services Funding From Grants The Law of Fundraising Working With Professional Fundraisers 7: Risk Management and Insurance Common Legal Problems Who Is at Risk? Managing Your Nonprofit’s Risks Obtain Appropriate Insurance How to Deal With Problems Effectively and Minimize Risks 8: Understanding Contracts and Agreements Contract Law Basics Using Contracts in the Real World Typical Contract Terms Electronic Contracts 9: Marketing Your Nonprofit Marketing and Branding in a Nutshell Common Marketing Terms Know Your Audience and Your Field Market Research Fundamental Marketing Tools 10: Publishing Informational Materials Decide Whether to Publish Create a Publishing Plan Copyright Basics for Nonprofit Publishers 11: Spreading the Word Online About Your Nonprofit Planning Your Online Activities Understanding Your Options Online Planning a Website Project Choosing and Working With a Web Developer Creating Your Site Domain Names and Hosting Driving Traffic to Your Site Intellectual Property: Who Owns What? 12: Managing Your Finances Bookkeeping and Accounting Overview Tracking Income and Expenses Creating Basic Financial Reports Audits, Reviews, and Compilations Reporting Requirements Using Technology to Manage Your Money, Donors, Projects, and More 13: Hiring Lawyers, Accountants, and Other Professional Help Relationships Are Critical Working With Lawyers Working With Accountants and Other Professionals Appendix: How to Use the Downloadable Forms on the Nolo Website Editing RTFs List of Forms Available on the Nolo Website Index Book Registration Additional Nonprofit Resources at Nolo.com "This guide for starting and running a nonprofit organization discusses developing a strategic plan and budget; recruiting and managing board members, volunteers, and staff; fundraising including traditional methods and crowdfunding; marketing strategies; building a website; using social media strategically; avoiding copyright troubles; and adopting policies that are legally sound"-- Provided by publisher