Would-be founders could not do better than this guide through the ins and outs of establishing a not-for-profit organization, foundation, or charity. This manual masterfully charts a path for success and growth in a competitive environment with proven strategies for three crucial areas of the nonprofit arena--starting the agency, managing day-to-day operations, and raising needed funds. Invaluable tools are provided, including an overview of the governmental maze of paperwork and requirements to establish the entity, aid in developing a mission statement, and helpful tips for working with a board of directors, staffers, and volunteers. The latest resources for marketing and fundraising, including discussions on special events, grants, direct mail, corporate donors, and internet activities, round out this blueprint to building and managing a vibrantly visible nonprofit.