Nonprofit Kit For Dummies
3rd Edition
Published on 29. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-470-52975-1 (ISBN)
Description
Tips and techniques to help your nonprofit thrive in any economy Due to the recent downturn in the economy, a significant number of nonprofit organizations have experienced a major decrease in funding and contributions. Nonprofit Kit for Dummies, 3rd Edition caters to these organizations and shows you how your nonprofit can thrive and survive even in the current economic climate. With 25# new and revised material, Nonprofit Kit For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers new tips and information on everything you need to navigate the process of setting up and effectively running a nonprofit organization. Covers raising money, applying for grants, and developing the perfect mission statement Details on how state laws vary; conducting program evaluations; and conforming to accounting standards CD includes forms, worksheets, templates, and more Whether you're thinking about starting your own nonprofit or are already working in the sector, Nonprofit Kit For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a valuable source for getting the latest information and practical advice on running a prosperous nonprofit organization.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
602 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-52975-1 (9780470529751)
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Persons
Stan Hutton is the senior program officer at the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation. Frances Phillips is the Program Director for the Arts at the Walter and Elise Haas Fund and a grantwriting instructor at San Francisco State University.
Content
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.