250 Questions for Starting a Nonprofit

by Martin Stephens

Overview

An essential guide to launching a nonprofit organization!

From budgets to bylaws, 250 Questions for Starting a Nonprofit provides you with the knowledge you need to make a plan, set realistic goals, and obtain sustainable financing for your nonprofit. This easy-to-understand guide walks you through each step of the process with Q&As that show you how to turn a grassroots idea into a federally recognized organization. Inside, you'll find detailed explanations on:

• The differences and similarities between organizations and corporations
• Publicizing and advertising through social media
• Using crowdsourcing sites like Kickstarter to raise money
• Forming the initial board of directors and filing incorporation documents
• Attracting the best volunteers and staff members

With the expert advice in 250 Questions for Starting a Nonprofit, you will transform your vision into a thriving nonprofit organization.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440584558
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	12/05/2014
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	570 KB

About the Author

Martin Stephens is a consultant to nonprofits, working with small and large organizations to help launch, fundraise, plan events, and thrive. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Part I Getting Started 7

Chapter 1 The Basics 9

Chapter 2 Networking Within the Community 19

Chapter 3 The First Meeting 27

Chapter 4 The Board of Directors 33

Part II It's All in the Details 41

Chapter 5 Incorporation 43

Chapter 6 Bylaws 53

Chapter 7 Internal Records and Bookkeeping 60

Part III Moving Forward 77

Chapter 8 Fundraising 79

Chapter 9 Board Development and Staffing 92

Chapter 10 Nonprofit as Business 124

Chapter 11 Publicity and Marketing 136

Chapter 12 The 1023 and Beyond 146

Chapter 13 Tribal Nonprofits and Sample Documents 171

Appendix: List of Questions 193

Index 203