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- Starting and Running a Nonprofit for Dummies
- by Stan Hutton, Frances Phillips/Paperback/Published 2001
Like all Dummies books this is "a nuts-and-bolts guide for real people". Written by Frances Phillips and Stan Hutton, the editor of About Nonprofit Charitable Orgs, this book aims to help anyone who is interested in starting a nonprofit as well as nonprofit managers and board members. It also includes a companion CD-ROM. Note: In the US this publication is titled Nonprofit Kit for Dummies.
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High Performance Nonprofit Organizations: Managing Upstream for Greater Impact- by Christine W. Letts, William P. Ryan, Allen S. Grossman/Hardcover/ Published 1998
Learn how to run your organization like a well-oiled machine with innovative nonprofit management. Authors Christine Letts, Allen Grossman and William Ryan come from a wide range of backgrounds and understand the need for a guide that speaks to nonprofit managers in "non-corporate" terms. Learn from their expertise as they offer techniques on how to analyze current management practices and apply sound business strategies to remedy them.
Mission-Based Management: Leading Your Not-for-Profit Into the 21st Century- by Peter Brinckerhoff/Hardcover/ Published 2000
Today's nonprofit managers must juggle many responsibilities, including meeting the changing needs of the community, securing the funding to make ends meet, and responding to the often conflicting demands of founders, clientele, staff, and trustees. This new edition of the core volume in the Wiley Mission-Based Management Series has been expanded to provide a comprehensive plan for successfully meeting all of these challenges successfully.
Mission-Based Management: Leading Your Not-for-Profit Into the 21st Century- by Peter Brinckerhoff/Hardcover/ Published 2000
Today's nonprofit managers must juggle many responsibilities, including meeting the changing needs of the community, securing the funding to make ends meet, and responding to the often conflicting demands of founders, clientele, staff, and trustees. This new edition of the core volume in the Wiley Mission-Based Management Series has been expanded to provide a comprehensive plan for successfully meeting all of these challenges successfully.
Nonprofit Mergers: The Power of Successful Partnerships- by Dan H. McCormick /Paperback/ Published 2000
This book offers proven survival strategies for building alliances that secure your markets, mission and future. For nonprofits, mergers mean more than leveraging resources and meeting legal requirements. They mean building consensus, maintaining ideals, and mingling cultures. Nonprofit Mergers will show you how to do it all.
The ABCs of Evaluation: Timeless Techniques for Program and Project Managers- by John Boulmetis and Phyllis Dutwin /Hardcover/ Published 1999
This comprehensive resource is a straightforward guide to the concepts and methods of evaluation. It explains each component of the evaluation design--first detailing principles and theories and then showing how to apply them in real-life situations.
Smart Managers FAQ Guide- by Rex P. Gatto /Paperback/ Published 2000
A down-to-earth resource for managers seeking immediate answers to workplace questions, this book offers helpful tips on a wide range of management issues. Based on workshops, training sessions, and consultations, the book includes concrete models and outlines for you to follow.
The Organization of the Future- Edited by Frances Hesselbein, Marshall Goldsmith, and Richard F. Beckhard /Paperback/ Published 2000
This is the paperback edition of the classic book from the Drucker Foundation. It brings together original essays from the world's top thinkers to reveal the challenges we face in creating the organizations of the future. The essays explain how to anticipate the trends that are shaping tomorrow's organizations and what we can do today to build successful organizations in the future.
The Non-Profit Internet Handbook- by Gary M. Grobman and Gary B. Grant/Paperback/ Published 1998
This book provides reviews of more than 250 of the most valuable Internet sites for nonprofit organizations. It also tells how to connect to the Internet, how to develop an organization's web site, how to locate online sources of grants, and other relevant information of value to a nonprofit organization.
Asset Management for Endowments & Foundations- by William Schneider/Hardcover/ Published 1997
This guide will help you manage your organization's endowments more effectively, regardless of market conditions. It offers tips for creating an overall framework to integrate your goals, spending and investment, as well as advice on developing effective policies and evaluation mechanisms.
CPR For Nonprofits- by Alvin H. Reiss /Paperback/ Published 2000
Reiss shows how nonprofits have come up with inventive strategies to tackle the challenges faced by their organizations. He then explains how nonprofits can adapt the strategies for immediate use in their own organizations by using the Challenge, Plan, Result (CPR) strategy.
Private Sector Strategies for Social Sector Success- by Kevin P. Kearns/Hardcover/ Published 2000
Nonprofit and government organizations are facing the same competitive threats as regular businesses, and need advice and strategic planning guidelines. This book offers detailed guidance on a range of issues, such as vertical integration, diversification, concentration and collaboration. Kevin Kearns borrows ideas from the business sectors and applies them to nonprofit and government organizations, but doesn't lose site of their distinctions.
Collaboration Handbook:Creating, Sustaining, & Enjoying the Journey- by Michael Winer and Karen Ray/Paperback/ Published 1994
Published by the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, the Collaboration Handbook tells you what to expect and how to meet challenges in a way that strengthens your group and the results you're after. You'll learn how (and why) to find and attract the right people, build trust among diverse groups, change conflict into cooperation, select the best structure for your collaboration, keep people involved and motivated, energize your supporters with a powerful collaborative vision, and deepen the roots of collaboration for lasting success.
Working with Your Board: Guidelines for CEOs- by John Carver /Paperback/ Published 1997
Part of the Carverguide series, this helpful volume offers practical tips for nonprofit executives who want to interact effectively with their governing board of directors.
The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Management- by Smith, Bucklin & Associates /Hardcover/ Published 2000
This second edition discusses essential issues such as the importance of a mission statement, the board of directors' role in daily operations, planning a PR campaign, coordinating special conventions, and office management and information service.
The Collaboration Challenge: How Nonprofits and Businesses Succeed Through Strategic Alliances- by James Austin /Hardcover/ Published 2000
Collaboration between big business and nonprofit organizations is crucial if nonprofits want to survive. Businesses who partner with nonprofits usually find it boosts employee morale and encourage goodwill. James Austin offers advice for nonprofits and businesses on how to find partners, design collaboration agreements, and achieve success. The Collaboration Challenge details many success stories including the collaborations between Starbucks and CARE, Timberland and City Year and Georgia Pacific and the Nature Conservancy.
Social Entrepreneurship: The Art of Mission-Based Innovation- by Peter Brinckerhoff/Hardcover/ Published 2000
This book goes beyond the "hows" and "whys" of social entrepreneurship to offer hands on advice and real world examples that you can apply directly to your organization.
The Team-Building Source Book- by Steven L. Phillips and Robin L. Elledge /Hardcover/ Published 1989
A great source for information about how to design and build effective teams. It covers data collection and analysis, feedback, implementation and follow-up.
Government & Nonprofit Accounting- Patricia P. Douglas/Hardcover/ Published 1994
A thorough outline of both the theory and practice of accounting principles and mechanisms for nonprofits of any size.
Forging Nonprofit Alliances : A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Your Mission Through Joint Ventures and Partnerships, Management Service organizations- Jane Arsenault /Hardcover/ Published 1998
A helpful examination of the different types of nonprofit alliances with useful tips on effectively planning and operating cooperative programs with other partners.
Leadership & Spirit: Breathing New Vitality and Energy into Individuals and Organizations- by Russ S Moxley/Hardcover/ Published 1999
For leaders who want to revitalize a dispirited workforce, this book shows how intertwining the threads of leadership and spirit inspires creativity, vitality, and well-being among the workforce. Moxley tells leaders to link their heads, hearts, hands, and spirits using methods they can pass on to others in order to effectively fulfill the organization's vision, live its values, and accomplish its goals.
Leading Beyond the Walls- by Iain Somerville, Frances Hesselbein, Marshall Goldsmith /Hardcover/ Published 1999
Leaders must go beyond their traditional roles and forge useful partnerships, relationships and networks. Leading Beyond the Walls brings together the great thinkers, top business writers and consultants, including Peter Drucker, Sally Helgesen and James Collins, to offer a unique spin on new the new age of leadership initiatives and imperatives.
The Not-for-Profit Accounting Field Guide 1999-2000- by Richard F. Larkin (Preface), Marie Ditommaso (Preface) /Paperback/ Published 1999
An indispensable guide to nonprofit accounting in a handy format! This practical and portable book focuses on the most significant and fundamental accounting principles used by not-for-profit organizations for financial reporting, without all the complex, technical details. It also provides a basic overview for those who are not directly responsible for accounting and financial statement preparation, but who need to understand them. Tables highlighting key aspect of accounting principles produce quick answers and simple explanations.
Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings...
- by Judy Allen /Paperback/ Published 1999
Written by the president of a leading event production company in Toronto, this book helps readers make their next project perfect. Event Planning covers all sorts of functions including meetings, fundraisers, conferences and conventions. It shows you how to pull them off without any unexpected surprises and provides advice on choosing the right venue, preparing the budget, coordinating food and beverages, entertainment and media.
Leaders Who Make a Difference : Essential Strategies for Meeting the Nonprofit Challenge- by Burt Nanus and Stephen Mark Dobbs /Hardcover/ Published 1999
Shows how to use visionary and strategic process as powerful leadership tools. Each chapter begins with vignettes describing a great nonprofit leader and each leader's success. Nonprofit leaders will see how their job is divided into six equally important roles: visionary, strategist, agent of change, coach, politician, and campaigner. A detailed questionnaire helps leaders access their strengths and weaknesses.
Improving Quality and Performance in Your Non-Profit Organization- by Gary M. Grobman /Paperback/ Published 1999
Is your organization delivering quality programs and services with the best use of human and financial resources? Use this new book to check your performance and fine tune your strategies.
Creating a Mission That Makes a Difference (Carverguide, 6)- by John Carver /Paperback/ Published 1996
Create a powerful mission statement that is both practical and inspirational with this the help of this book.
Reengineering Your Nonprofit Organization:A Guide to Strategic Transformation- by Alceste T. Pappas /Hardcover/ Published 1995
Learn innovative strategies for making changes in your organization. From the top down, you'll find help with establishing partnerships and alliances, sharing resources, and expanding the organization and means of delivering services.
Nonprofit Guide to the Internet, 2nd Edition- by Michael Johnston /Paperback/ Published 1999
Mike Johnston updates Robbin Zeff's primer with new resources and links for making your internet experience useful.
Selecting Software for Non-Profit Organizations & Trade Associations- by Sheldon Needle , June R. Jewell /Paperback/ Published 1998
A great primer on evaluating software products for your nonprofit, this book is targetted at American audiences, but covers some more general information about selecting software, and includes a detailed list of software vendors.
Inspiring Commitment : How to Win Employee Loyalty in Chaotic Times- by Anthony Mendes /Hardcover/ Published 1995
Publisher's note: Improve your organization with effective goal maintenance, decision-making, and team building. Inspiring Commitment describes how to handle the challenges facing today's workplace, including downsizing, family issues, and global competition, while maintaining the confidence of employees.
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations : A Practical Guide and Workbook (Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management Series)- by Michael Allison and Jude Kaye/Paperback and Disk/ Published 1997
Publisher's note: This comprehensive book/disk set shows you how to create and implement an effective strategic plan using a simple, seven-phase process that covers everything from defining your mission and setting your course to initiating, monitoring, and streamlining your plan. The workbook is designed for nonprofits of all shapes, sizes, and budgets, and can be easily adapted to fit any time frame. The package comes with field-tested worksheets, checklists, and tables in both print and disk formats, plus a sample case study that demonstrates strategic planning in action from start to finish.
Nonprofit Management Education : U.S. and World Perspectives- by Michael O'Neill (Editor), Kathleen Fletcher (Editor)/Hardcover/ Published 1998
This book chronicles the development of educational programs for nonprofit managers and includes comments from both educators and practitioners about the successes and pitfalls of nonprofit educational programmes.
Consulting with Nonprofits: A Practitioner's Guide- by Carol A. Lukas/Paperback/ Published 1998
The guide offers a comprehensive toolkit for nonprofit consultants who want to offer exceptional assistance to their clients. There's help with contracting, marketing and billing, along with valuable insights into the culture and politics of nonprofit organizations. Lukas interviewed more than 30 experienced consultants for the book and their tips and insights are included throughout.
Forging Nonprofit Alliances: A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Your Mission- by Jane E. Arsenault/Hardcover/ Published July,1998
Use these tools to build your organization from the inside out with partnerships that enhance your mission.
Change Management: A Model for Effective Organizational Performance- by Patricia K. Felkins et al./Hardcover/ Published 1993
A how-to book for managers and staff to work through change. Drawing from corporate and public sector examples, the book uses a "whole systems" perspective for assessing and implementing change in an organization.
Applied Strategic Planning: A Comprehensive Guide- by Leonard Goodstein et al./Hardcover/ Published 1993
Maximize your strategic planning sessions with this guide. More than 350 pages of tips and hints for improving the way you look at your organization.
Nonprofit Budgeting Step by Step : A Practical Workbook for Managers and Boards- by Murray Dropkin/Paperback/ Published 1998
Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations- by Jo Ann Hankin, Alan G. Seidner, John T. Zietlow/Hardcover/ Published 1998
Beyond the Bottom Line:How to Do More with Less in Nonprofit & Public Organizations- by Martin W. Sandler, Deborah A. Hudson, and James Champy/ Hardcover / Published 1998
Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances : A Strategic Planning Guide, part of the Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series from John Wiley & Sons.- by Thomas A. McLaughlin/ Hardcover / Published 1998
This book is a clear, practical, step-by-step guide to the merger process, from preliminary considerations to actual implementation for nonprofit organizations. Many believe there is a wave of consolidation coming in the nonprofit sector, as too many organizations chase too little funding. Whether you're a prospective acquirer or acquisition target, this book is timely. Read it now and be prepared.
The Structure of Women's Nonprofit Organizations from the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy Series in Governance.- Rebecca L. Bordt/ Hardcover / Published 1997
Evaluation With Power: A New Approach to Organizational Effectiveness, Empowerment, and Excellence- Sandra Trice Gray/ Hardcover / Published 1997
In Search of America's Best Nonprofits- Richard Steckel, Jennifer Lehman / Hardcover / Published 1997
Cost-Effectiveness in the Nonprofit Sector: Methods and Examples from Leading Organizations- Gerald L. Schmaedick (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1993
Artful Leadership : Managing Stakeholder Problems in Nonprofit Arts Organizations (Iu Center on Philanthropy Series in Governance)- Mary Tschirhart / Hardcover / Published 1996
Financial Management for Nonprofits : The Complete Guide to Maximizing Resources and Managing Assets- Joel G. Siegel, Jae K. Shim / Hardcover / Published 1997
Leading and Managing the Expressive Dimension : Harnessing the Hidden Power Source of the Nonprofit Sector (Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Sector Series)- David E. Mason / Hardcover / Published 1995
A Legal Guide to Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization (Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management)- Bruce R. Hopkins / Paperback / Published 1993
A Legal Guide to Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization (Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management)- Bruce R. Hopkins / Hardcover / Published 1993
Managing a Nonprofit Organization- Thomas Wolf, Barbara Carter (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1990
Managing Affordable Housing : A Practical Guide to Creating Stable Communities (Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management Series)- Bennett L. Hecht, et al / Hardcover / Published 1996
Managing the Non-Profit Organization : Practices and Principles- Peter F. Drucker / Paperback / Published 1992
Reinventing the University : Managing and Financing Institutions of Higher Education (Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management Series)- Sandra L. Johnson (Editor), Sean C. Rush (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1995
Cases in Managing Financial Resources- Ike Mathur, David Loy / Hardcover / Published 1984
Forming and Managing a Non-Profit Organization in Canada (Self-Counsel Legal Series)- Flora MacLeod / Paperback / Published 1995
Fund-Raising : Evaluating and Managing the Fund Development Process (Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series)- James M. Greenfield / Hardcover / Published 1991
Governing, Leading, and Managing Nonprofit Organizations : New Insights from Research and Practice (Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Sector Series)- Dennis R. Young, et al / Hardcover / Published 1992
Managing Contracted Services in the Nonprofit Agency : Administrative, Ethical and Political Issues- Susan R. Bernstein / Paperback / Published 1992
Managing Contracted Services in the Nonprofit Agency : Administrative, Ethical, and Political Issues- Susan R. Bernstein / Hardcover / Published 1991
Managing Contributed Funds and Assets : The Tax-Exempt Financial Planning Manual- Paul J. Lyons / Hardcover / Published 1985
Managing for Impact in Non Profit Organizations- J. Hardy / Hardcover / Published 1984
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