Start a nonprofit and keep it running with this practical guide

Rescue a school library. Preserve an endangered species. Support the arts. Whatever it is you want to do to give back to your community, Starting & Building a Nonprofit provides the kick start you need.

Filled with user-friendly information, practical advice and step-by-step instructions, this book is your guide through the process of getting a nonprofit up and running. Learn how to:

.  pick the perfect name for your organization
.  structure a nonprofit to achieve your goals
.  choose and obtain a federal tax-exempt status
.  create a mission statement
.  develop a strategic plan and initial budget
.  launch a successful fundraising plan
.  recruit and manage board members and volunteers
.  hire and train staff
.  obtain necessary insurance
.  market your organization
.  create a winning website
.  keep your nonprofit running

Starting & Building a Nonprofit goes beyond paperwork -- it addresses the big picture, showing you how to create a solvent, efficient organization that will make a real difference. And the newly revised 4th edition has an updated chapter on building a website for your nonprofit, and updated forms and checklists to help you stay organized.

Are you a California resident? Check out How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California.