The California Nonprofit Corporation Kit is a three-ring binder that includes the entire text, instructions and forms of How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California plus an extra chapter about ongoing record keeping. The binder format allows one to lay pages flat, remove and update pages as needed and store important paperwork throughout the life of the organization. Also included are dividers for organizing minutes, bylaws, membership rosters, certificates and more. The 7th edition is updated to cover changes in the law, including the newly updated IRS Form 1023 and new rules for obtaining California state tax exempt status.

The definitive guide to forming a nonprofit corporation in California, this book explains all the legal formalities involved in forming and operating a nonprofit corporation, provides complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax exemptions and related benefits and includes all the forms for the Articles, Bylaws and Minutes with step-by step instructions.

If you have ever thought about starting an organization to serve your community, let The Complete Nonprofit Corporation Kit be the first step to making it happen. With over a million active organizations, America has the most advanced system of nonprofits in the world. From local organizations helping clean up neighborhoods to national groups fighting hunger and disease, nonprofit corporations perform vital services to communities and provide jobs for countless people. Properly setting up your nonprofit corporation is only the first step. The real benefits come from your tax-exempt status and your ability to accept tax-deductible donations. This new edition covers these and formation concerns in detail. With your talents and skills, plus The Complete Nonprofit Corporation Kit, you are well on your way to making a living and truly making a difference.

Starting a nonprofit is one of the most exciting and gratifying adventures that you’ll ever partake in, especially when you seal the deal on your first grant. But like all adventures, running a nonprofit organization is a real challenge. Nonprofit Kit for Dummies, Second Edition shows you the fun-and-easy way to get your nonprofit up-and-running. It contains savvy advice from the experts on everything from incorporating and managing your nonprofit to unbeatable tactics for raising money and managing public relations. This hands-on, no-nonsense guide is packed with tons of useful information that will give you everything you need to: Plan your nonprofit for the community Write a buy-in guaranteed mission statement Incorporate and apply tax exemption Build your board of directors with the right people Design a volunteer program Have a paid staff run your nonprofit Create budgets and financial reports Craft the perfect fundraising plan Write a great grant proposal Raise money from individuals Included in this must-have resource is a bonus CD-ROM that contains sample grant proposals, over a dozen budget and cash flow projections, multiple fundraising plans to choose from, and a list of indispensable Web resources to keep your nonprofit on track. Nonprofit Kit for Dummies, Second Edition is the ultimate nuts-and-bolts guide to getting your nonprofit off the ground and giving back to your community!

EVERY DAY WE ARE INSPIRED by the countless ways our clients engage in philanthropic work. It in our great honor to respond to your interest. Just as weve been honored to have helped many for profit, and non-profit organizations in California raise hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in funding support towards funding goals since our founding in Program Year 2000. The achievement is not ours to claim, of course. As thoughtful guides and counselors in your granting campaign, our role is to elevate and focus your journey toward the abundant outcomes intended for you. Our strength is in helping you our client discern the most effective course of action. Our customized strategies work by remaining true to our moral directives and to you our customers. The challenges of the twenty first century in regards to a grant campaign may seem formidable; the path to success need not be elusive. In fact, it can be transformative and life-changing.

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