The definitive reference manual for starting and running a nonprofit corporation in the United States, this handbook provides information on everything from legal issues to practical advice on fundraising. Details of how to incorporate, register to lobby, apply for tax exemptions, and comply with charitable solicitation laws are included for every state and for the District of Columbia. Also provided is information about current federal laws, regulations, and court decisions that apply to nonprofits, as well as staffing, advocacy, strategic planning, bookkeeping, and grantsmanship. This updated edition also includes a discussion of nonprofit e-commerce.