During hard economic times, nonprofits are more important than ever.

Here, learn how to create and nurture a nonprofit that will serve your vital mission, whether supporting the arts, rescuing a school library, protecting the environment, or making a difference in another important way.

With practical advice, legal information, tips and step-by-step instructions, this essential guide will help you get your nonprofit up and running—and keep it going! Starting & Building a Nonprofit explains how to:

• develop a strategic plan and budget
• recruit and manage board members, employees and volunteers
• market your organization to your target audience
• raise money online through crowdfunding and other sites
• build a website and use social media and networking sites
• adopt policies that are legally sound
• and much more.

Whether you are dreaming of starting a nonprofit or are already in the trenches, Starting & Building a Nonprofit will help your organization make a real difference in the world.