Peri Pakroo

Starting & Building a Nonprofit Peri Pakroo

A Practical Guide to Building a Great Nonprofit





During times of great community need, nonprofits are more important than ever. But often, those who are passionate about running a nonprofit get slowed down or stuck by a lack of understanding of the legal and organizational details of the nonprofit structure. This book clearly and succinctly outlines how to create and nurture a nonprofit that will serve your mission, whether pursuing social justice, supporting the arts, rescuing a school library, protecting the environment, or making a difference in another 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 dreaming of starting a nonprofit or are already in the trenches, Starting & Building a Nonprofit will help your organization make a real difference in the world. The fully updated 10th edition contains material on developing and implementing meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion policies within your organization. It also covers recent changes to the law.
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