Nonprofit kit for dummies

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Title:

Nonprofit kit for dummies

Author:

Hutton, Stan, author.

Phillips, Frances, 1951-

Series:

--For dummies.

Summary:

A practical guide for starting and managing a nonprofit organization, providing advice on fund raising, budgeting, grant applications, tax forms, and mission statements; and discussing the variations in state laws. Includes a CD-ROM with sample letters, budgets, and forms.

Audience:

Adult Follett Library Resources

Edition:

3rd ed.

Physical Description:

xviii, 362 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (col. : 4 3/4 in.)

Subject Term:

Nonprofit organizations -- Management.

Author(s):

Phillips, Frances, 1951-

Publisher:

Wiley,

Publication Date:

2010

ISBN:

9780470529751

Publication Information:

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2010.

Call Number:

658.048 HUTTON

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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.

Author Notes

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.

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

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