Start Your Own Nonprofit Organization
Author | : Cheryl Kimball |
Publisher | : Entrepreneur Press |
Total Pages | : 179 |
Release | : 2014-04-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781613082652 |
ISBN-13 | : 1613082657 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Whether you want to serve a community need, assist citizens, or advocate for animals—your aspiration is a noble one and likely an ideal mission for a nonprofit organization. The experts at Entrepreneur show you how to turn your desire for change into a successful—and satisfying—business. This indispensable guide helps you determine if your business idea is nonprofit or for-profit, understand and identify their business mission and vision, staff and run a lean operation, select and manage a board of directors, manage finances to the satisfaction of the IRS, find a location and set up shop, master fundraising, use social media and other cost-effective outreach, and manage sustainability and growth. All startup steps are supported by insider knowledge from successful entrepreneurs, dollar-stretching tips, missteps to avoid, resources, and more.