My business partner and I need to obtain 501(c)(3) status and write a strategic plan for our nonprofit business, Wine, Women & Shoes, which is currently an established event around the country. Can you suggest some resources that would help?-Julie Jenanyan, Wine, Women & Shoes
I've often used guides from Nolo Press (www.nolo.com) as a starting point for understanding legal and tax matters. (Sometimes I've ended up hiring a professional after reading the Nolo book, other times not.) Nolo's library includes the following titles:
"How to Form a NonProfit Corporation"
"Starting and Building a NonProfit: A Practical Guide"
I have one more suggestion regarding business planning. Find and contact a few peer organizations (e.g. organizations that are similar to Wine, Women, and Shoes) and ask their leaders about their priorities and challenges. This information will be very helpful when you begin writing your own business plan.
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