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Breakthrough Thinking for Nonprofit
Organizations: Creative Strategies for
Extraordinary Results, Bernard Ross and Clare
Segal
(2002) A mix of "how-to" advice, case studies and
examples of best practices from innovative
organizations in both the corporate and nonprofit
worlds to help nonprofit managers think in new and
creative ways about the challenges they face. Shows
how to set breakthrough goals, identify sources of
creativity, overcome creativity-killing mindsets, turn
creativity into innovation and sustain a
high-performance culture.
Organizations: Creative Strategies for
Extraordinary Results, Bernard Ross and Clare
Segal
(2002) A mix of "how-to" advice, case studies and
examples of best practices from innovative
organizations in both the corporate and nonprofit
worlds to help nonprofit managers think in new and
creative ways about the challenges they face. Shows
how to set breakthrough goals, identify sources of
creativity, overcome creativity-killing mindsets, turn
creativity into innovation and sustain a
high-performance culture.
Faith-Based Management: Leading
Organizations That are Based on More Than
Just Mission, Peter C. Brinckerhoff
(1999) The first guide of its kind explores the unique
challenges faced by managers of faith-based
organizations. It identifies the seven key
characteristics shared by successful faith-based
organizations and provides clear, easty-to-follow
guidelines on assessing strengths and weaknesses in
each category. Successfully integrates proven
management concepts and ideas with the spiritual
mission of faith-based organizations. Includes case
studies and examples.
Organizations That are Based on More Than
Just Mission, Peter C. Brinckerhoff
(1999) The first guide of its kind explores the unique
challenges faced by managers of faith-based
organizations. It identifies the seven key
characteristics shared by successful faith-based
organizations and provides clear, easty-to-follow
guidelines on assessing strengths and weaknesses in
each category. Successfully integrates proven
management concepts and ideas with the spiritual
mission of faith-based organizations. Includes case
studies and examples.
High Performance Nonprofit Organizations:
Managing Upstream for Greater Impact, Christine
W. Letts, William P. Ryan and Allen Grossman
(1998) Drawing on management techniques used by
successful managers in both businesses and nonprofits,
this book outlines approaches that nonprofits can use to
build their capacity for learning, innovating, ensuring
quality, and motivating staff. Illustrated with case
studies and examples. An essential review of best
practices.
Managing Upstream for Greater Impact, Christine
W. Letts, William P. Ryan and Allen Grossman
(1998) Drawing on management techniques used by
successful managers in both businesses and nonprofits,
this book outlines approaches that nonprofits can use to
build their capacity for learning, innovating, ensuring
quality, and motivating staff. Illustrated with case
studies and examples. An essential review of best
practices.
Making Nonprofits Work, Paul C. Light
(2000) Examines four popular methods of reform
being advocated: scientific management, based on
best practices; liberation management, which uses
outcome measurement to gauge success; war on
waste, which promotes private industry-style
cost-cutting techniques; and watchful eye, which
emphasizes public exposure as a disciplining tool for
nonprofits.
(2000) Examines four popular methods of reform
being advocated: scientific management, based on
best practices; liberation management, which uses
outcome measurement to gauge success; war on
waste, which promotes private industry-style
cost-cutting techniques; and watchful eye, which
emphasizes public exposure as a disciplining tool for
nonprofits.
Managing a Nonprofit Organization in the
Twenty-first Century, Thomas Wolf and Barbara
Carter
(1999) An update of the clasic work originally
published in 1984. It uses easy-to-understand
language to explain how to cope with the major shifts
in the nonprofit world, as well as the traditional
challenges of manging staff, trustees, and volunteers.
Twenty-first Century, Thomas Wolf and Barbara
Carter
(1999) An update of the clasic work originally
published in 1984. It uses easy-to-understand
language to explain how to cope with the major shifts
in the nonprofit world, as well as the traditional
challenges of manging staff, trustees, and volunteers.
Managing the Non-Profit Organization:
Principles and Practices, Peter F. Drucker
(1992) Dr. Drucker is recognized as "the world's
foremost pioneer of management theory". He is a
founder of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for
Nonprofit Management. In this book he gives
examples and explanations of mission, leadership,
resources, marketing, goals, people development,
decision making, and much more. Included are
interviews with nine experts that address key issues
in the nonprofit sector.
Principles and Practices, Peter F. Drucker
(1992) Dr. Drucker is recognized as "the world's
foremost pioneer of management theory". He is a
founder of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for
Nonprofit Management. In this book he gives
examples and explanations of mission, leadership,
resources, marketing, goals, people development,
decision making, and much more. Included are
interviews with nine experts that address key issues
in the nonprofit sector.
Mission-Based Management: Leading Your
Not-For-Profit in the 21st Century, Peter C.
Brinckerhoff
(2000) This significantly updated edition of the
McAdams Award-winning classic expands on the
invaluable hows and whys of nonprofit
empowerment covered in the original to offer highly
effective new ideas and new criteria for success in
today's increasingly competitive nonprofit terrain.
Includes an updated list of core characteristics of
sucessful nonprofits and a new chapter on how to
use technology to improve mission outcomes. Each
chapter includes a recap and a list of questions for
group discussion.
Not-For-Profit in the 21st Century, Peter C.
Brinckerhoff
(2000) This significantly updated edition of the
McAdams Award-winning classic expands on the
invaluable hows and whys of nonprofit
empowerment covered in the original to offer highly
effective new ideas and new criteria for success in
today's increasingly competitive nonprofit terrain.
Includes an updated list of core characteristics of
sucessful nonprofits and a new chapter on how to
use technology to improve mission outcomes. Each
chapter includes a recap and a list of questions for
group discussion.
Play to Win: The Nonprofit Guide to
Competitive Strategy, David La Plana and
Michael Hayes
(2004) This book guides nonprofit leaders through
the process of developing a strategic approach to
inter-organizational relationships. It provides
step-by-step directions for helping leaders compete
effectively for limited resources in specific areas,
including funding; recruiting board members, staff
and volunteers; attractiong and keeping clients; and
gaining positive media attention. Includes tools and
resouorces.
Competitive Strategy, David La Plana and
Michael Hayes
(2004) This book guides nonprofit leaders through
the process of developing a strategic approach to
inter-organizational relationships. It provides
step-by-step directions for helping leaders compete
effectively for limited resources in specific areas,
including funding; recruiting board members, staff
and volunteers; attractiong and keeping clients; and
gaining positive media attention. Includes tools and
resouorces.
Starting and Building a Nonprofit: A Practical
Guide, Peri Pakroo
(2005) Filled with user-friendly information, practical
advice and step-by-step instructions. Includes a
CD-ROM.
Guide, Peri Pakroo
(2005) Filled with user-friendly information, practical
advice and step-by-step instructions. Includes a
CD-ROM.
Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization: A
Legal Guide, 4th Edition, Bruce R.Hopkins
(2004) A must-have guide to nonprofit law that includes
information on virtually every legal aspect of starting
and operating a nonprofit. Completely revised and
expanded, it covers all of the rules and regulations that
govern nonprofits, including taxes, fundraising law
applications and implications, rules of reporting
revenue, employee compensation, and lobbying. It also
offers tips for successful management practices.
Features a glossary of important legal terms.
Legal Guide, 4th Edition, Bruce R.Hopkins
(2004) A must-have guide to nonprofit law that includes
information on virtually every legal aspect of starting
and operating a nonprofit. Completely revised and
expanded, it covers all of the rules and regulations that
govern nonprofits, including taxes, fundraising law
applications and implications, rules of reporting
revenue, employee compensation, and lobbying. It also
offers tips for successful management practices.
Features a glossary of important legal terms.
Sustaining Nonprofit Performance: The Case for
Capacity Building and the Evidence to Support It,
Paul C. Light
(2004) The author, a renowned expert on public
service and nonprofit management, strongly argues for
capacity-building measures as a way to sustain and
improve the efforts of the nonprofit sector. With
innovative data and insightful analysis, he
demonstrates how nonprofits that invest in technology,
training, and strategic planning can successfully
advance their goals. Organizations that invest
adequately in their infrastructure and long-term
planning are the ones that will survive and continue to
serve.
Capacity Building and the Evidence to Support It,
Paul C. Light
(2004) The author, a renowned expert on public
service and nonprofit management, strongly argues for
capacity-building measures as a way to sustain and
improve the efforts of the nonprofit sector. With
innovative data and insightful analysis, he
demonstrates how nonprofits that invest in technology,
training, and strategic planning can successfully
advance their goals. Organizations that invest
adequately in their infrastructure and long-term
planning are the ones that will survive and continue to
serve.
The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Management,
2nd Edition, Robert H.Wilbur
(2000) Significantly revised and expanded edition of
the highly popular how-to book identifies and
addresses the unique concerns of nonprofit
organizations. Includes dozens of real-world
examples and case studies, "combat-tested"
strategies and techniques for dealing with virtually
every nonprofit business management issue.
2nd Edition, Robert H.Wilbur
(2000) Significantly revised and expanded edition of
the highly popular how-to book identifies and
addresses the unique concerns of nonprofit
organizations. Includes dozens of real-world
examples and case studies, "combat-tested"
strategies and techniques for dealing with virtually
every nonprofit business management issue.
The Executive Director's Survival Guide: Thriving
as a Nonprofit Leader, Mim Carlson and Margaret
Donohoe
(2002) Full of everyday wisdom and practical insight for
both new and seasoned Executive Directors. Written in
a reader-friendly question-and-answer format. New
insight, inspiration, and tools to meet the real life
challenges and rewards of leading a nonprofit
organization.
as a Nonprofit Leader, Mim Carlson and Margaret
Donohoe
(2002) Full of everyday wisdom and practical insight for
both new and seasoned Executive Directors. Written in
a reader-friendly question-and-answer format. New
insight, inspiration, and tools to meet the real life
challenges and rewards of leading a nonprofit
organization.
The Five Life Stages of Nonprofit Organizations:
Where You Are, Where You're Going, and What to
Expect When You Get There, Judith Sharken Simon
(2001) This useful guide uses the Wilder Nonprofit Life
Stage Assessment as a powerful tool for understanding
an organization's current status and preparing to move
it ahead to the future. The model addresses seven
areas of organization development - governance, staff
leadership, finance, administrative systems, staffing,
products and services, and marketing. Includes a case
study showing how an organization typically moves
through the stages and an extensive bibliography and
helpful resources..
Where You Are, Where You're Going, and What to
Expect When You Get There, Judith Sharken Simon
(2001) This useful guide uses the Wilder Nonprofit Life
Stage Assessment as a powerful tool for understanding
an organization's current status and preparing to move
it ahead to the future. The model addresses seven
areas of organization development - governance, staff
leadership, finance, administrative systems, staffing,
products and services, and marketing. Includes a case
study showing how an organization typically moves
through the stages and an extensive bibliography and
helpful resources..
The Jossey-Bass Handbook of Nonprofit
Leadership and Management, Robet D. Herman &
Associates
(2004) Essays by 28 experts in the fields of noprofits
and management. The book is divided into five major
sections: the nature of nonprofit organizations and their
context in society, leadership issues, management of
operations, development and management of financial
resources, and managing people.
Leadership and Management, Robet D. Herman &
Associates
(2004) Essays by 28 experts in the fields of noprofits
and management. The book is divided into five major
sections: the nature of nonprofit organizations and their
context in society, leadership issues, management of
operations, development and management of financial
resources, and managing people.
The Nonprofit Leadership Team: Building the
Board-Executive Director Partnership, Fisher Howe
(2003) This book covers every aspect of leading an
organization as a team to create a vision for their
organization and attract, motivate, and guide followers
to achieve that vision. Filled with practical,
down-to-earth advice, including common pitfalls
experienced by nonprofit organizations.
Board-Executive Director Partnership, Fisher Howe
(2003) This book covers every aspect of leading an
organization as a team to create a vision for their
organization and attract, motivate, and guide followers
to achieve that vision. Filled with practical,
down-to-earth advice, including common pitfalls
experienced by nonprofit organizations.
Why Nonprofits Fail: Overcoming Founder's
Syndrome, Fundphobia and Other Obstacles to
Success, Stephen R. Block
(2003) This book shows the benefits of applying
several theories and concepts from the management
and social science literature to the tough problems
faced by nonprofit managers. Uses case histories to
show how nonprofits can become more effective in
fulfilling their missions.
Syndrome, Fundphobia and Other Obstacles to
Success, Stephen R. Block
(2003) This book shows the benefits of applying
several theories and concepts from the management
and social science literature to the tough problems
faced by nonprofit managers. Uses case histories to
show how nonprofits can become more effective in
fulfilling their missions.
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Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact
Nonprofits, Leslie Crutchfield and Heather McLeod
Grant
(2007) Through extensive surveys and interviews, the
authors develop six practices common to high-impact
nonprofits.
Nonprofits, Leslie Crutchfield and Heather McLeod
Grant
(2007) Through extensive surveys and interviews, the
authors develop six practices common to high-impact
nonprofits.
The Charismatic Organization: Eight Ways to Grow
a Nonprofit that Builds Buzz, Delights Donors, and
Energizes Employees, Shirley Sagawa and Deborah
Jospin
(2008) This book offers a framework to a broader
paradigm that encompasses community and
organization building. The author identifies traits that
give successful noprofits the competitive edge they
need to maximize their effectiveness and sustainability.
a Nonprofit that Builds Buzz, Delights Donors, and
Energizes Employees, Shirley Sagawa and Deborah
Jospin
(2008) This book offers a framework to a broader
paradigm that encompasses community and
organization building. The author identifies traits that
give successful noprofits the competitive edge they
need to maximize their effectiveness and sustainability.
Managing Executive Transitions: A
Three-Phase Guide for Nonprofits, Tim Wolfred
(2009) This book shows how a leadership
transition offers a unique opportunity for renewal
and fresh thinking. The author recommends a
three phase transformational process. Includes
engaging case studies and hands-on tools.
Three-Phase Guide for Nonprofits, Tim Wolfred
(2009) This book shows how a leadership
transition offers a unique opportunity for renewal
and fresh thinking. The author recommends a
three phase transformational process. Includes
engaging case studies and hands-on tools.
Chief Executive Transitions: How to Hire and
Support a Nonprofit CEO, Don Tebbe
(2008) 2009 Terry McAdams Book Award Winner. A
guide to navigating the hiring process and overseeing
a successful leadership transition. Includes checklists,
key questions , practical real-life examples, a CD-ROM
with 13 helpful documents and more.
Support a Nonprofit CEO, Don Tebbe
(2008) 2009 Terry McAdams Book Award Winner. A
guide to navigating the hiring process and overseeing
a successful leadership transition. Includes checklists,
key questions , practical real-life examples, a CD-ROM
with 13 helpful documents and more.
Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for
Your Nonprofit, Peter C. Brinckerhoff
(2007) 2008 Terry McAdams Book Award Winner.
Boomers, Gen X and Gen@ The changing roles
of various generations offer opportuntiies and
challenges for nonprofits, illustrated here with
real-life examples. This hands-on guide to
generational trends and issues includes a
Generational Self-Assessment Tool, and
discussion questions for your staff and board.
Your Nonprofit, Peter C. Brinckerhoff
(2007) 2008 Terry McAdams Book Award Winner.
Boomers, Gen X and Gen@ The changing roles
of various generations offer opportuntiies and
challenges for nonprofits, illustrated here with
real-life examples. This hands-on guide to
generational trends and issues includes a
Generational Self-Assessment Tool, and
discussion questions for your staff and board.
The Pollyanna Principles: Reinventing "Nonprofit
Organizations" to Create the Future of Our World,
Hildy Gottlieb
(2009) This veteran consultant and author reinvents the
Community Benefit Sector's most commonly used
systems, from governance to planning to resource
development and everything in between. The Pollyanna
Principles offer a new perspective that is progressive,
positive and practical.
Organizations" to Create the Future of Our World,
Hildy Gottlieb
(2009) This veteran consultant and author reinvents the
Community Benefit Sector's most commonly used
systems, from governance to planning to resource
development and everything in between. The Pollyanna
Principles offer a new perspective that is progressive,
positive and practical.
Exposing the Elephants: Creating Exceptional
Nonprofits, Pamela Wilcox
This book looks at the "whats" and "whys" of five
nonprofit "elephants", along with practical, workable
elephant solutions. Successful tools and techniques
are sprinkled thoroughout the book.
Nonprofits, Pamela Wilcox
This book looks at the "whats" and "whys" of five
nonprofit "elephants", along with practical, workable
elephant solutions. Successful tools and techniques
are sprinkled thoroughout the book.
Seven Turning Points: Leading Through Pivotal
Transitions in Organizational Life, Susan Gross
(2009) A clear and insightful discussion on the
phases of organizational development for leaders
who are managing change. This book captures
typical problems encountered by every organization.
A practical guide with case histories, examples and
assessment checklists.
Transitions in Organizational Life, Susan Gross
(2009) A clear and insightful discussion on the
phases of organizational development for leaders
who are managing change. This book captures
typical problems encountered by every organization.
A practical guide with case histories, examples and
assessment checklists.
How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit
Organization: From Writing and Managing Grants to
Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic
Planning, Michael A. Sand
(2005) A practical reference that offers
recommendations on the keys components of nonprofit
management.
Organization: From Writing and Managing Grants to
Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic
Planning, Michael A. Sand
(2005) A practical reference that offers
recommendations on the keys components of nonprofit
management.
How Effective Nonprofits Work: A Guide For
Donors, Board Members, and Foundation
Officers, Marianne Philbin and Marcia Festen
(2002) The authors, a former senior program officer
at the MacArthur Foundation and a former
development officer, cover the essentials of nonprofit
management in an attractive format chock full of
manageable information.
Donors, Board Members, and Foundation
Officers, Marianne Philbin and Marcia Festen
(2002) The authors, a former senior program officer
at the MacArthur Foundation and a former
development officer, cover the essentials of nonprofit
management in an attractive format chock full of
manageable information.