Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization: A Legal Guide
Everything you need to start and manage a nonprofit—from leading nonprofit legal expert Bruce R. HopkinsWritten by nonprofit legal expert Bruce R. Hopkins,Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization: A Legal Guide, Sixth Editionis essential reading for those new to the nonprofit world, as well as veteran directors, officers, and executives of well-recognized organizations. Now fully updated and revised, this guide equips you with all the critical information and know-how you need to protect your nonprofit's tax-exempt status and avoid the many legal traps that are out there.ThisSixth EditionofStarting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization: A Legal Guidepresents in-depth discussions of the legal aspects involved in the formation and operation of a nonprofit organization, with updated information on changes in laws, rules, and regulations governing the nonprofit sector, such as:Federal tax lawNonprofit governanceReporting rules for tax-exempt organizationsPublic charity statusForm 990—the annual information returnCharitable giving rulesCurrent IRS ruling policyConstitutional law principlesPacked with checklists, step-by-step guidance as to procedures, and a glossary of legal terms for fail-safe compliance,Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization, Sixth Editiondemystifies intricate legal issues with plain-language explanations of nonprofit laws and regulations for non-legal professionals.