List of Tables, Figures, and Exhibits.

List of Sidebars.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

The Author.

TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR OPERATING RULES.

The Fundamental Pillars of Nonprofit Management.

Protecting the Tax-Exempt Status.

The Nonprofit as a Public Corporation.

Private Foundations.

Associations and Other Forms of Organizations.

Legal Responsibilities of and to Trustees.

FINANCING THE ORGANIZATION.

Increasing Gifts and Contributions.

Trusts, Wills, Annuities, Life Insurance, and Endowments.

Business Revenues and Tax-Exempt Status.

Organizational and Tax Consequences of Business Ventures.

Pitfalls in Marketing, Lobbying, and Solicitation.

CONTROLLING ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS AND RISKS.

The Budget as a Tool of Control and Contracting.

Compensation and Employee Benefits.

Managing Against Claims of Negligence and Harassment.

MANAGING THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCES.

Financial Statements as Tools of Conversation and Control.

Evaluating, Setting, and Implementing Financial Goals.

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR GROWTH AND SURVIVAL.

Strategic Planning as a Management Tool for Growth and Survival.

Searching for Strategic Opportunities and Alliances.

Reorganization: Mergers, Divestitures, Sale of Assets, Acquisitions, Conversions.