Nonprofit Kit For Dummies. Stan Hutton
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Nonprofit Kit For Dummies®, 6th Edition
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2021946367
ISBN: 978-1-119-83572-1
ISBN 978-1-119-83574-5 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-83573-8 (ebk)
Nonprofit Kit For Dummies®
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Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here
5 Part 1: Getting Familiar with the Nonprofit Framework Chapter 1: Journeying into the World of Nonprofit Organizations What Is a Nonprofit Organization? Knowing Your Mission Before Entering the Nonprofit World Embracing and Sharing Your Inspiration Finding the Resources to Do the Job Chapter 2: Understanding What It Takes to Start a Nonprofit Weighing the Pros and Cons of Starting a Nonprofit Doing Your Homework First Understanding Nonprofit Ownership Looking at the Many Varieties of Nonprofits Comparing Nonprofits and For-Profits Using a Fiscal Sponsor: An Alternative Approach Chapter 3: Prioritizing Building Your Board of Directors Appreciating the Duties of a Nonprofit Board of Directors Recruiting the Right People for Your Board Putting Staff Members on Your Board Using Your Board to Full Capacity Chapter 4: Creating Your Mission Statement and Vision Statement Honing Your Mission Statement Imagining Your Future with a Vision Statement Inviting Stakeholders to the Planning Table