How to Be a Global Nonprofit: Legal and Practical Guidance for International Activities

Praise for How to Be a Global Nonprofit

"Lisa Norton has written a book that is straightforward, authoritative, and extremely practical. It is a must-read for any nonprofit contemplating an international expansion. I only wish this resource had been available when TEI established its first international chapter more than a decade ago."
—Mary L. Fahey, former general counsel, Tax Executives Institute

"We are living in an exciting time when the movement to fight global poverty is growing rapidly. How to Be a Global Nonprofit is a must-read for nonprofit organizations that want to launch international activities as well as those already operating internationally. The book provides clear and practical guidance, and reveals interesting insights through case studies of large and small organizations."
—Bookda Gheisar, Executive Director, Global Washington

"'Keep It As Simple As Possible,' reads one heading in Lisa Norton's How to Be a Global Nonprofit. Norton heeds her own advice. She provides philanthropists and nonprofit executives with a clear road map through the issues that must be addressed before entering the international arena."
—Jack B. Siegel, consultant and author of A Desktop Guide for Nonprofit Directors, Officers, and Advisors: Avoiding Trouble While Doing Good

"Constantly expanding sources of global news and information and the explosion of social media mean we are acutely aware of issues and crises outside the United States that seem to demand our philanthropic dollars and attention. For some, the most logical and effective response will be the planning and establishment of a new nonprofit organization, focused on the issues and able to work across borders. For those considering this, nonprofit legal expert Lisa Norton's How to Be a Global Nonprofit is an invaluable guide, explaining in clear, plain English, the myriad legal considerations and the pros and cons entailed in operating a nonprofit organization that engages in cross-border activity."
—Ruth Jones, CEO, Social Venture Partners International

"This simply explained sophisticated guide provides essential information for any nonprofit organization contemplating foreign activities."
—Cherie Evans, Partner, Evans & Rosen LLP