Browse Delaware Authors: Whetzel, Michele

This is a guidebook to help a founder of a new nonprofit get it set up and running quickly and properly. I takes the reader through the process of naming their organization, building the nonprofit board, qualifying for 501(c)(3) status, incorporating, creating the organization's branding, and applying for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. There are also links to additional resources and live links to web pages that will make the process much easier. This book will save time and frustration.

From the seed of an idea about starting a new nonprofit to running a successful charitable organization, this book will take you on that journey. It explains what a nonprofit is and whether or not you should start one (with suggestions for an alternate plan, if not). If you do choose to start a 501c3 charity, you will find this book to be an excellent reference for creating a business plan, choosing a name and logo, forming an excellent board, and becoming an official corporation with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Use this book as a guide to learn board and nonprofit best practices, governance, funding and fundraisers, grants, risk management, and communications and social media for charities whether you are just starting or are already running a nonprofit.