Publisher's Synopsis
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
