A successful nonprofit organization needs more than a good idea and enthusiastic volunteers. It needs careful planning, realistic goals, and sustainable financing. With The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Nonprofit with CD, nonprofit advisor Jim Goettler walks you through each step of the process. Learn how to take an idea from a grassroots group to a federally recognized nonprofit organization. This book features information on:The differences and similarities between organizations and corporationsForming the initial board of directors and filing incorporation documentsAttracting the best volunteers and staff membersUsing publicity and community outreach to raise moneyTurning a for-profit organization into a nonprofit one A bonus CD includes sample documents needed for any new nonprofit: articles of incorporation, bylaws, budgets, and IRS nonprofit status applications and instructions. With these tools, you'll be able to turn your dreams and passions into a thriving nonprofit organization.

Expert advice on everything you'll need to know to create a successful nonprofit!

Do you dream of starting your very own organization that promotes a mission and provides assistance to a meaningful cause? In this volatile and unpredictable economy, you'll require more than a good idea and committed volunteers to find success. The Everything Nonprofit Toolkit with CD is the ultimate guide you'll need to plan carefully, set realistic goals, and create sustainable financing for your nonprofit. Featuring essential and up-to-the-minute information on how to:

-Develop a business plan that works

-Understand the federal and state laws for nonprofits

-Secure funding and investors

-Create a board of directors and a mission statement

-Publicize and advertise through social media

-Navigate tax laws, personnel issues, and daily operations​

Nonprofit advisor Jim Goettler guides you through the process from beginning to end, even providing a new, proven case study that's a living example of nonprofit success. Complete with a CD chock-full of every tax, budget, and incorporation document that a nonprofit needs, plus the latest information on Form 990 reporting, The Everything Nonprofit Toolkit with CD will take your dream of a nonprofit to reality.

PLEASE NOTE: The ebook version of this title does NOT include a CD