Robert R. Thompson
It happens: A church, mission, charity, or other organization that pays no taxes, earns no "profit," and seeks only the highest of ideals finds itself in a tax mess, a legal challenge, and a damaging scandal.

It's happened before.

And it might happen to an organization you are involved in and care deeply about. In the 1990s, any hint of financial impropriety, carelessness, or illegality can prove disastrous in public support. Good information is your best defense.

Authors Robert and Gerald Thompson have advised and counseled some of America's largest nonprofit organizations and can help you understand:

Your top priority to guarantee that your oganization is cred-ible and responsible.

How you can protect your group from risky, unpleasant tax investigations.

Wise and foolish decisions in fund-raising.

How a well-managed organization functions, including tips for smooth board meetings and responsible leadership.

What boundaries limit your organization, either legally or ethically?

What the IRS and various watchdog organizations define as trustworthy procedures for a nonprofit organization.