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    The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations
    The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations
    The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations
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    The Law (in Plain English) for Nonprofit Organizations

    By Leonard D. DuBoff and Amanda Bryan

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    “In easy to understand language, the book walks one through the many different foundational aspects of running a nonprofit—an important tool to have handy on one’s bookshelf!” —Michael Royce, Executive Director, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)

    Navigating the legal complexities of running a nonprofit organization has never been easier than with the expert advice of authors Leonard DuBoff and Amanda Bryan. Managers, board members, advisers, consultants, contractors, employees, and even donors and volunteers will benefit from the invaluable information contained in The Law (in Plain English)® for Nonprofit Organizations. An approachable guide to planning and problem-solving, this handbook’s chapters cover important topics such as:
    • Organizing a nonprofit
    • Hiring and working with employees, contractors, and members
    • Filing taxes and applying for tax-exempt status
    • Fund-raising strategies
    • Liability and insurance
    • Protecting trademarks and intellectual property
    • Zoning and renting space

    A comprehensive reference, The Law (in Plain English)® for Nonprofit Organizations, will help all nonprofit members to play their roles with authority and confidence.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAllworth
    Release dateOct 1, 2019
    ISBN9781621536888
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