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The Texas Nonprofit Handbook is the most up-to-date and useful publication for those starting a nonprofit or for those already operating one. This 445-page Handbook is based on the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Handbook, originally published in 1992 with the help of more than two-dozen nonprofit executives and attorneys, and which was recently published in a 10th edition. Each easy-to-read chapter includes a synopsis, useful tips, and resources to obtain more information. This essential reference tool includes:
• Information about current laws, court decisions, and regulations that apply to nonprofits in Texas
• Practical advice on running a nonprofit, including chapters on grant-writing, communications, fundraising, quality management, insurance, lobbying, personnel, fiscal management, nonprofit ethics, and 21 other chapters
• Information on applying for federal and Texas tax-exempt status
• How to write effective grant applications
• How to hire and fire
• Internet resources for nonprofits
• How to develop a strategic plan
• How to plan for a program evaluation
"The Texas Nonprofit Handbook is a supurb compilation of nonprofit fundamentals all professional staff and volunteer leaders need to know to be effective and productive. Grobman presents it all in an easy to understand yet comprehensive fasion. There is much to mine within its covers for both new and experienced practitioners."
Barry Silverberg, Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies, Austin Community College
About the Author:
Gary M. Grobman (B.S. Drexel University, M.P.A. Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Ph.D., Penn State University) is special projects director for White Hat Communications, a Harrisburg-based publishing and nonprofit consulting organization formed in 1993. The title of Dr. Grobman’s doctoral dissertation is An Analysis of Codes of Ethics of Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Membership Associations: Does Principal Constituency Make a Difference? He has taught nonprofit management classes as an adjunct faculty member at Bay Path College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Marylhurst University, and Gratz College.
He served as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition from 1983-1996. Prior to that, he was a senior legislative assistant in Washington for two members of Congress, a news reporter, and a political humor columnist for Roll Call. He also served as a lobbyist for public transit agencies. In 1987, he founded the Non-Profit Advocacy Network (NPAN), which consisted of more than 50 statewide associations that represented Pennsylvania charities.
He has served on the board of directors as an officer of the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band, the Harrisburg Area Road Runners Club, and the Citizens Service Project—the statewide 501(c)(3) that was established to promote citizen service in Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Holocaust—A Guide for Pennsylvania Teachers, The Nonprofit Handbook, Improving Quality and Performance in Your Non-Profit Organization, The Nonprofit Management Casebook, Ethics in Nonprofit Organizations, Just Don’t Do It! A Fractured and Irreverent Look at the Ph.D. Culture, and other books published by White Hat Communications and Wilder Publications (now Fieldstone).
Foreword by Barry Silverberg, Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies, Austin Community College
Introduction
Quick Start Guide to Forming a Nonprofit Organization
Chapter 1. The Decision to Incorporate
Chapter 2. Steps to Incorporation
Chapter 3. Bylaws
Chapter 4. Nonprofit Governance
Chapter 5. Mission and Vision Statements
Chapter 6. Strategic Planning
Chapter 7. Nonprofit Organization Ethics
Chapter 8. Section 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
Chapter 9. Liability, Risk Management, and Insurance
Chapter 10. Financial Management
Chapter 11. Personnel
Chapter 12. Hiring, Evaluation, and Firing
Chapter 13. Volunteers
Chapter 14. Charitable Solicitation Registration
Chapter 15. Fundraising
Chapter 16. Writing Effective Grant Proposals
Chapter 17. Marketing
Chapter 18. Lobbying
Chapter 19. Political Activity by Nonprofits
Chapter 20. Communications and Public Relations
Chapter 21. The Internet for Nonprofits
Chapter 22. Fundraising on the Internet
Chapter 23. Forming and Running a Coalition
Chapter 24. Miscellaneous Administrative Issues
Chapter 25. Nonprofits and Small Business Competition
Chapter 26. State and Local Tax Exemptions
Chapter 27. Mergers and Consolidations
Chapter 28. Quality Issues
Chapter 29. Change Management
Chapter 30. Organization and Program Evaluation
Appendix A—Sample Bylaws
Appendix B—Addresses of IRS Field Offices in TX
Appendix C—Foundation Center Information Network Partners
Appendix D—New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Executives
Appendix E—Sample Financal Reports (ARNOVA)
Appendix F—Organizations and Publications
Appendix G—About the Author
Appendix H—Reader Survey/Order Form
For Further Reading
Key Word Index