Subject AreaLaw, Political Science, Business & Economics
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight21.3 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2019-008419
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal346.73064
SynopsisUnderstanding Nonprofit Law and Finance is an essential resource comprising forty-eight core legal and financial principles for any philanthropic professional, including nonprofit board and staff members. They twenty-four legal questions and twenty-four financial questions addressed in the book provide nonprofit leaders with a simple framework for understanding the key issues that are likely to affect their current or future roles in the nonprofit sector. It is estimated that nonprofit leaders (board members, executive directors, staff members, and volunteers) control approximately $5 trillion in assets annually and that many have had little to no formal exposure to the most important rules of nonprofit law and finance. These key issues are addressed in an easy-to-understand format using real-world case studies and applications meant to empower and serve the busy professional. An "at-a-glance" guide, "How to Use This Book," featuring chapter summaries and recaps of the key principles, is available to download from the book's website: https://textbooks.rowman.com/supplements/estrada. Book jacket., This book addresses the 48 fundamental principles of nonprofit law and finance, comprised of 24 legal principles and 24 finance principles. Each chapter contains at least one case study from the nonprofit sector to bring these principles to life and to give the reader context for the rules of law and finance addressed in that chapter. It's geared toward anyone interested in learning more about the top issues in both nonprofit law and finance, including philanthropists, volunteers, students, or professionals working in the nonprofit sector. These 48 key principles are addressed at a high level, coupled with interesting stories, which will provide the reader an effective framework for addressing both subjects., A quick-hitting professional resource of 48 core legal and financial principles for anyone sitting on a nonprofit board. The 24 legal questions and 24 financial questions provide nonprofit leaders with a framework for understanding the key issues that are likely to affect their current or future roles in the nonprofit sector.