This book provides a guide with information on creating and managing a non-profit organization. The book details the 10 basic steps to form a nonprofit which include identifying your directors and incorporators; naming your organization and developing the mission of the organization; developing your Articles of Incorporation and bylaws; incorporating with the state or territory; preparing and submitting your federal application and state application (if applicable) for tax exemption; developing the organization's strategic plan; developing the organization's budget; developing the human resource and financial infrastructure for the organization; planning mission based projects; and securing funding. This book is accompanied with a CD-ROM which includes a case study on Pa'a Taotao Tano'.