Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

By: Pakroo, Peri

Starting & Building a Nonprofit is a practical guide to building a great nonprofit.

In times of significant community need, nonprofits play a crucial role more than ever before. However, many passionate individuals who want to lead a nonprofit face obstacles due to a lack of understanding of the legal and organizational complexities involved. This book provides a clear, concise roadmap to help you create and nurture a nonprofit that truly serves your mission, whether your focus is social justice, supporting the arts, rescuing a school library, protecting the environment, or making a difference in any other meaningful way.

With practical advice, legal information, tips, and step-by-step instructions, this guide will help you get your nonprofit up and running--and keep it going Starting & Building a Nonprofit explains how to:

develop a strategic plan and budget
recruit and manage board members, employees, and volunteers
market your organization to your target audience
raise money online through crowdfunding and other sites
build a website and use social media and networking sites
adopt policies that are legally sound, and much more.

Whether you're just beginning your nonprofit journey or are already managing an organization, Starting & Building a Nonprofit will help you make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond. The fully updated 11th edition features recent legal updates, offers practical tips on strategic planning, and provides up-to-date advice on digital engagement and fundraising platforms, ensuring your organization stays relevant, compliant, and ready to grow in today's changing landscape.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413334148
• ISBN13: 9781413334142
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 288 Pages