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Cover of The "Everything" Guide to Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization
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 corporations Forming the initial board of directors and filing incorporation documents Attracting the best volunteers and staff members Using publicity and community outreach to raise money Turning 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.