Starting & building a nonprofit : a practical guide / by Peri H. Pakroo.

Includes index.

Your nonprofit startup companion -- Naming and structuring your nonprofit -- Developing your strategic plan -- Developing your initial budget -- Your board of directors -- Your workforce : staff and volunteers - Fundraising -- Risk management and insurance -- Understanding contracts and agreements -- Marketing your nonprofit -- Publishing informational materials -- Creating a website that serves your nonprofit mission -- Managing your finances -- Getting professional help -- Appendices. How to use the CD-ROM ; State Secretary of State or other corporate filing offices ; State charitable solicitation registration offices ; State tax agencies ; State sales tax or seller's permit agencies ; Checklists and forms.

In troubled economic times, when budgets are slashed and tax revenues decline, nonprofits are more important than ever. But it's tough to create and build a nonprofit that will weather the storm and serve your vital mission, wether supporting the arts, rescuing a school library, feeding the poor, or protecting an endangered species. Start by following the tips, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions you'll find in Starting and building a nonprofit. This essential guide will help you get your nonprofit up and running -and attract the community and financial support you need to survive.