Nonprofit Kit For Dummies
Nonprofit Kit For Dummies, 4th Edition, provides expert tips and advice on each stage of development as well as organizational areas within most nonprofit groups. Material includes updated information on:\ \ Hybrid corporations\ Employee performance reviews\ IRS regulations\ Social media in both nonprofit marketing and fundraising\ Building cash reserves and risk capital\ Online research and fundraising\ Web-based campaign tools such as Kickstarter and Kiva\ \ The new CD includes:\ \...
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The fast and easy way to help your nonprofit thrive Need the latest information and practical advice on running a successful nonprofit? This friendly, easy-to-follow guide gives you everything you need to start and manage a charitable organization, from applying for your tax exemption to raising money to pay for your programs, and everything in between. Plus, you'll get expert guidance on how your nonprofit can survive (and thrive) in any economic climate.Getting started with nonprofits — establish your undertaking, write a winning mission statement, incorporate and apply for a tax exemption, and safeguard your nonprofit statusManning (and managing) your ship — build your board of directors, find volunteers, and hire and manage paid staff Showing the money — make a budget for programs and departments, project cash flow, prepare financial statements, and manage money systemsPutting the "fun" in fundraising — raise money by approaching people you know, branching out with special events, approach-ing foundations, and considering government grantsThe A-Zs of grants — find grant givers, pass the screening questionnaire, write a proposal, and make the pitchBonus CD IncludesLetters, grants, budgets, contracts, and more to help your nonprofit run smoothlyPlease see the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.Open the book and find:Tips for raising moneyDetails on how state laws vary Instructions on applying for grants Advice on adapting in hard timesWays to conform to accounting standardsInstructions on how to fill out tax forms to request tax exempt status Strategies for writing a winning mission statementHints for marketing the good work of your organization Guidance on creating a home for your nonprofit
Introduction. Part I: Getting Started with Nonprofits. Chapter 1: Tuning In to the World of Nonprofi t Organizations. Chapter 2: Deciding to Start a Nonprofit. Chapter 3: Writing Your Mission Statement. Chapter 4: Incorporating and Applying for Tax Exemption. Chapter 5: Safeguarding Your Nonprofi t Status. Part II: Managing a Nonprofit Organization. Chapter 6: Building Your Board of Directors. Chapter 7: Planning: Why and How Nonprofi ts Make Plans. Chapter 8: Getting the Work Done with Volunteers. Chapter 9: Getting the Work Done with Paid Staff. Chapter 10: Showing the Money: Budgets and Financial Reports. Chapter 11: Marketing: Spreading the Word about Your Good Work. Chapter 12: Creating a Home for Your Nonprofi t — and Insuring It. Part III: Successful Fundraising. Chapter 13: Crafting a Fundraising Plan. Chapter 14: Raising Money from Individuals. Chapter 15: Making the Most of Special Events. Chapter 16: Finding the Grant Givers. Chapter 17: Writing a Grant Proposal. Chapter 18: Capital Campaigns: Finding Lasting Resources. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Evaluating Your Organization and Programs. Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Adapting in Hard Times. Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Raising Money. Part V: Appendixes. Appendix A: Nonprofi t Resources. Appendix B: Glossary of Nonprofit Terms. Appendix C: About the CD. Index.
