Nonprofit Kit for Dummies [With CDROM]

by Stan Hutton, Frances Phillips, Frances N. Phillips

Book Overview

Tips and techniques to help your nonprofit thrive in any economy Due to the recent downturn in the economy, a significant number of nonprofit organizations have experienced a major decrease in funding and contributions. Nonprofit Kit for Dummies, 3rd Edition caters to these organizations and shows you how your nonprofit can thrive and survive even in the current economic climate. With 25% new and revised material, Nonprofit Kit For Dummies, 3rd Edition...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047052975X
• ISBN13: 9780470529751
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (With CD-ROM)

It's exactly what I needed. Not too technical and a broad view of non-profit organizations. Also a step by step list to prepare for and start various types of non-profits. Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (With CD-ROM)

Develop a system a dummy could use...

For months I was learning how to start a non-profit through alot of second-hand sources and word of mouth. Hours online and months of hairpulling later, someone recommended this book and within 2 weeks all my ducks were in a row and now I'm waiting on them instead of myself.

all-in-one resource

This book puts it all together, with very savvy advice on not just what to do to launch and sustain a non-profit, but how to do it well, with realistic goals. My favorite sections are the ones on writing: how to develop a mission statement and a grant proposal. But all the nuts & bolts information about budgeting and raising money is excellent, too. The advice also is very flexible, so it can apply to nonprofits that are social service-oriented, arts-oriented, etc. A good starting point for all of us who want to turn dreams into realities.

Now I don't feel so dumb!

Great book for someone starting at ground zero! Before I found this book, I was struggling with my fear of overlooking some important aspect while starting a non-profit, the Financial Literacy Infusion Project (FLIP). My intrepidation was actually putting some of FLIP's potential funding in jeopardy. When I looked at the scope of topics in the table of contents, I breathed a sigh of relief. I was on my way to filling in some important "holes" I had overlooked and feeling confident that I was developing a strong foundation for FLIP.Hutton & Phillips cover the gamut of starting and running a non-profit in a reader-friendly format. NP for Dummies is also loaded with references and resources for more information on any subject covered. The CD is also a definite, easy to use PLUS!