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How to Start a California Nonprofit: 2025 Edition is the one book every founder needs to start their nonprofit. Emily Hibard has simplified a complicated process, and reduced it to nine easy to follow steps.

Endorsement by Tony Strickland, California State Senator

If you’re considering starting a nonprofit in California, don’t waste time trying to piece together information online. Get this book. It’s clear, concise, helpful, and—most importantly—actionable. Highly recommended!

Endorsement by Kimberly Dirmann, State Director, She Leads California

Starting a nonprofit can be intimidating—especially in California, where the rules can feel overwhelming. In How to Start a California Nonprofit: 2025 Edition, Emily takes the mystery out of the process and replaces it with clarity, confidence, and practical know-how. Her step-by-step approach makes this an essential guide for anyone ready to turn their vision into impact. If you’re serious about making a difference, start here.

Endorsement by Dan Wathen, Founder, DRW Media Works

Emily’s latest book, How to Start a California Nonprofit: 2025 Edition, is a straight forward, no-nonsense guide from entity formation through filing taxes. Emily guides readers through the process of registering a business as a nonprofit at both the state and federal levels. As a business owner, and as someone who has formed countless homeowners’ associations over the years, I can attest, Emily Hibard’s book is a clear and concise guide for even the most casual business owner.

Endorsement by Jed Bennett, SBC Homes – Member