Starting and Building a Nonprofit : A Practical Guide

If you're ready to save the world, here's the book you need.

Whether you want to preserve a park, rescue a school library, support the arts, or are just interested in giving back to the community, Starting & Building a Nonprofit will provide you with that essential kick start.

Filled with user-friendly information, practical advice and step-by-step instructions, this book is your guide through the process of getting your nonprofit up and running. It explains how to:

*pick the perfect name for your organization *structure a nonprofit to achieve your goals *choose a federal tax-exempt status *create a mission statement *develop a strategic plan and initial budget *launch a successful fundraising plan *recruit and manage board members and volunteers *hire and train staff *obtain necessary insurance *market your organization *and much more

Starting & Building a Nonprofit goes beyond paperwork -- it addresses the big picture, showing you how to create a solvent, efficient organization that will make a real difference. All the forms you'll need are included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.

Peri Pakroo is a media developer and consultant, specializing in legal and start-up issues for businesses and nonprofits.She received her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1995, and a year later began editing and writing for Nolo, focusing on small business and intellectual property issues. She has edited such titles as Nolo's Starting & Running a Successful Newsletter or Magazine; Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off; Music Law; and How to Write a Business Plan. Besides working with legal and business issues, Peri has also headed the editorial departments of two arts and entertainment weeklies and a monthly food and lifestyle magazine. She lives with Juno, Kitty B and Turtle in New Mexico.