The Law (In Plain English)

By: Amanda Bryan and Leonard D. DuBoff

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Synopsis: “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 nonprofitHiring and working with employees, contractors, and membersFiling taxes and applying for tax-exempt statusFund-raising strategiesLiability and insuranceProtecting trademarks and intellectual propertyZoning and renting spaceA comprehensive reference, The Law (in Plain English)® for Nonprofit Organizations, will help all nonprofit members to play their roles with authority and confidence.