The Nonprofit Manager S Resource Directory

Author : Ronald A. Landskroner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015054283299

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The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory by Ronald A. Landskroner Pdf

A newly revised and updated edition of the ultimate resource for nonprofit managers If you’re a nonprofit manager, you probably spend a good deal of your time tracking down hard-to-find answers to complicated questions. The Nonprofit Manager’s Resource Directory, Second Edition provides instant answers to all your questions concerning nonprofit-oriented product and service providers, Internet sites, funding sources, publications, support and advocacy groups, and much more. If you need help finding volunteers, understanding new legislation, or writing grant proposals, help has arrived. This new, updated edition features expanded coverage of important issues and even more answers to all your nonprofit questions. Revised to keep vital information up to the minute, The Nonprofit Manager’s Resource Directory, Second Edition: Contains more than 2,000 detailed listings of both nonprofit and for-profit resources, products, and services Supplies complete details on everything from assistance and support groups to software vendors and Internet servers, management consultants to list marketers Provides information on all kinds of free and low-cost products available to nonprofits Features an entirely new section on international issues Plus: 10 bonus sections available only on CD-ROM The Nonprofit Manager’s Resource Directory, Second Edition has the information you need to keep your nonprofit alive and well in these challenging times. Topics include: Accountability and Ethics Assessment and Evaluation Financial Management General Management Governance Human Resource Management Information Technology International Third Sector Leadership Legal Issues Marketing and Communications Nonprofit Sector Overview Organizational Dynamics and Design Philanthropy Professional Development Resource Development Social Entrepreneurship Strategic Planning Volunteerism

Author : Ronald A. Landskroner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471273325

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The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory by Ronald A. Landskroner Pdf

A newly revised and updated edition of the ultimate resource for nonprofit managers If you're a nonprofit manager, you probably spend a good deal of your time tracking down hard-to-find answers to complicated questions. The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition provides instant answers to all your questions concerning nonprofit-oriented product and service providers, Internet sites, funding sources, publications, support and advocacy groups, and much more. If you need help finding volunteers, understanding new legislation, or writing grant proposals, help has arrived. This new, updated edition features expanded coverage of important issues and even more answers to all your nonprofit questions. Revised to keep vital information up to the minute, The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition: * Contains more than 2,000 detailed listings of both nonprofit and for-profit resources, products, and services * Supplies complete details on everything from assistance and support groups to software vendors and Internet servers, management consultants to list marketers * Provides information on all kinds of free and low-cost products available to nonprofits * Features an entirely new section on international issues * Plus: 10 bonus sections available only on CD-ROM The Nonprofit Manager's Resource Directory, Second Edition has the information you need to keep your nonprofit alive and well in these challenging times. Topics include: * Accountability and Ethics * Assessment and Evaluation * Financial Management * General Management * Governance * Human Resource Management * Information Technology * International Third Sector * Leadership * Legal Issues * Marketing and Communications * Nonprofit Sector Overview * Organizational Dynamics and Design * Philanthropy * Professional Development * Resource Development * Social Entrepreneurship * Strategic Planning * Volunteerism

Author : Alison Green,Jerry Hauser
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118137611

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Managing to Change the World by Alison Green,Jerry Hauser Pdf

Why getting results should be every nonprofit manager's first priority A nonprofit manager's fundamental job is to get results, sustained over time, rather than boost morale or promote staff development. This is a shift from the tenor of many management books, particularly in the nonprofit world. Managing to Change the World is designed to teach new and experienced nonprofit managers the fundamental skills of effective management, including: managing specific tasks and broader responsibilities; setting clear goals and holding people accountable to them; creating a results-oriented culture; hiring, developing, and retaining a staff of superstars. Offers nonprofit managers a clear guide to the most effective management skills Shows how to address performance problems, dismiss staffers who fall short, and the right way to exercising authority Gives guidance for managing time wisely and offers suggestions for staying in sync with your boss and managing up This important resource contains 41 resources and downloadable tools that can be implemented immediately.

Author : Don Macdonald
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781947098190

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21st Century Skills for Non-Profit Managers by Don Macdonald Pdf

Over the last 30 years nonprofit organizations have grown massively in capacity, scope, and authority across the world. With growing demand for services, there are numerous opportunities for nonprofits to respond innovatively and sustainably. Any experienced nonprofit manager knows the role is sometimes frustrating but always exhilarating, working with people and empowering them. Severe funding cuts make this more testing, but new prospects are appearing. If you are new to management or the sector, you need a book describing good practice to inform and guide you. Managing a small nonprofit, requires you to multitask, manage your time and prioritize tasks, while taking on extra responsibilities, you need new skills such as fundraising, all covered in this book. This book covers essential aspects (staffing, communications, charity governance, donations, corporate social responsibility, crowdfunding). With useful case studies, resources and links, it avoids jargon and intellectualizing. Topics include effective business planning, empowering staff and clients, writing successful fundraising applications and preparing government tenders for the U.S. and UK. Don used his experience as a nonprofit manager, volunteer, staffer, fundraiser, community fund overseer, trustee and consultant to make the book relevant, topical and helpful.

Author : Darian Rodriguez Heyman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470285961

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Nonprofit Management 101 by Darian Rodriguez Heyman Pdf

A comprehensive handbook for leading a successful nonprofit This handbook can educate and empower a whole generation of nonprofit leaders and professionals by bringing together top experts in the field to share their knowledge and wisdom gained through experience. This book provides nonprofit professionals with the conceptual frameworks, practical knowledge, and concise guidance needed to succeed in the social sector. Designed as a handbook, the book is filled with sage advice and insights from a variety of trusted experts that can help nonprofit professionals prepare to achieve their organizational and personal goals, develop a better understanding of what they need to do to lead, support, and grow an effective organization. Addresses a wealth of topics including fundraising, Managing Technology, Marketing, Finances, Advocacy, Working with Boards Contributors are noted nonprofit experts who define the core capabilities needed to manage a successful nonprofit Author is the former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation This important resource offers professionals key insights that will have a direct impact on improving their daily work.

Author : Bill Wittich
Publisher : Knowledge Transfer Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Voluntarism
ISBN : 1928794122

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Model Volunteer Handbook by Bill Wittich Pdf

Author : Darian Rodriguez Heyman,Laila Brenner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119585473

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Nonprofit Management 101 by Darian Rodriguez Heyman,Laila Brenner Pdf

A new edition of the essential guide to nonprofit management This intensely practical, comprehensive guidebook is for both leaders new to the nonprofit sector looking for a quick primer on all the issues that matter, as well as established veterans looking to understand how all the pieces fit together. Showcasing practical tips and takeaways, this how-to manual and resource guide provides easy to implement solutions for organizations seeking to expand impact and meet mission. Seasoned veterans including Van Jones, Fair Trade founder Paul Rice, Lynne Twist, Kay Sprinkel Grace, Joan Garry, and more share knowledge and useful insights on all aspects of nonprofit management, including: Fundraising from individuals, companies, and foundations Online fundraising, social networking, and effective use of technology Marketing, public relations, and events Board and volunteer engagement Human resources and career planning Lobbying and advocacy Legal and financial management Leadership and strategic planning This is essential reading for anyone in the nonprofit sector looking for the latest information in the field.

Author : Taproot Foundation
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118140956

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Powered by Pro Bono by Taproot Foundation Pdf

How to access the power and profitability of pro bono resources Savvy nonprofits use strategic management, marketing, technology, leadership to be competitive. With strapped budgets, many nonprofits cannot afford to pay for these resources. However, businesses are an often overlooked as an effective source of skilled professionals who can supply the needed skills. This book shares the acclaimed Taproot Foundation?s pro bono best practices and shows nonprofit managers to apply them to their own unique challenges in a low-to-no-cost way. The author offers keys to identifying opportunities for using pro bono sources, recruiting pro bono resources, and managing pro bono projects effectively. Reveals how a nonprofit can partner with a global corporations to further their mission in an effective and low-cost manner Aaron Hurst is the president and founder of the Taproot Foundation who pioneered a new field in community investment and continually breaks new ground through its signature, catalytic programs designed for the emerging global pro bono marketplace Gives nonprofit managers and staff the keys to identifying opportunities for using pro bono resources Taproot?s Aaron Hurst offers a hands-on guide to managing and engaging pro bono resources directed at nonprofit organizations.

Author : Paul L. Dann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119818533

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Managing and Leading Nonprofit Organizations by Paul L. Dann Pdf

Practical strategies for ensuring leadership success within nonprofit organizations In Managing and Leading Nonprofit Organizations: A Framework For Success, veteran senior leader and CEO Paul L. Dann, PhD, draws on over 30 years of developing and advancing nonprofits to walk you through practical strategies that support success as a nonprofit leader. The book is filled with universally applicable examples of how to implement its leadership techniques. Leaders working in a variety of sectors will benefit from the author’s careful balance of theory and practice. In the book, they’ll also find: How to choose a leadership style that suits your personality, the people you work with, and your organization How to engage in the co-creation of leadership through generative leadership practice, including the development of an organizational philosophy, practice, and structure How to manage employee performance and engagement and how to choose successful management systems to leverage success Ideal for practicing and aspiring nonprofit organization managers, board members, and directors, Managing and Leading Nonprofit Organizations: A Framework For Success is an indispensable, one-stop resource for the development and deployment of leadership skills in challenging as well as complex nonprofit environments.

Author : Mim Carlson,Margaret Donohoe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470603932

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The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader by Mim Carlson,Margaret Donohoe Pdf

As the position of nonprofit ED becomes more demanding, there is a need for an up-to-date resource. This revised edition of the best-selling book is filled with management advice for succeeding as an executive director. This new edition includes thoroughly updated information and new content. It covers topics on timely issues and practical strategies including: Avoiding Burnout, Accountability, Professional Networking, Financial Literacy, Measuring Effectiveness, and much more. Ideal for ED’s and board members, the book also includes new cases and stories from the field and “practical tips” sidebars.

Author : Melanie L. Herman,George L. Head,Peggy M. Jackson,Toni E. Fogarty
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471469261

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Managing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations by Melanie L. Herman,George L. Head,Peggy M. Jackson,Toni E. Fogarty Pdf

Managing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations explains and defines risk management, especially as it applies to nonprofits. It provides comprehensive guidance on such topics as identifying risk, prioritising risk, selecting appropriate risk management techniques, implementing risk management techniques, monitoring risk management, and financing. * Includes diagrams of the risk management cycle and dimensions of risk graphic * The nature of these unique risks and the special challenges facing a nonprofit that embarks on a risk management program will also be addressed. * Written by two leaders at the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, a management assistance organization that provides informational resources, technical assistance, and training to an estimated 20,000 nonprofits annually

Author : Murray Dropkin,Jim Halpin,Bill La Touche
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118047545

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The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits by Murray Dropkin,Jim Halpin,Bill La Touche Pdf

This best-selling nuts-and-bolts workbook, now in its second edition, has become the gold standard for nonprofit managers and boards who must work through the budget cycle. The book offers practical tools and guidance for completing each step of the budgeting process. Designed to be comprehensive and easy to use, The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits provides everything budgeters and nonfinancial managers need to prepare, approve, and implement their own budgets. Includes new chapters on Zero-Based and Capital Budgeting as well as a CD with spreadsheets, worksheets and a new budget-building software, the CMS Nonprofit Budget Builder, designed to help you implement the concepts in the book. The software includes an expandable standard chart of accounts (COA) and will aid in building, organizing, tracking and planning budgets.

Author : Smith, Bucklin & Associates, Inc.
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1994-11-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471309559

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Management by Smith, Bucklin & Associates, Inc. Pdf

A complete nuts-and-bolts guide to efficiently and effectively managing today’s leaner, more bottom-line oriented nonprofit organization Times are tough for nonprofit organization and now, more than ever, success depends on effective, 100% efficient business management techniques. No matter what type or size nonprofit you manage, whether it’s a museum, trade association, community health center, church, or think tank, this is your guide to thriving and surviving the challenges of the 1990s. Written by North America’s leading experts in nonprofit management, it offers "combat tested" strategies and techniques for managing virtually every aspect of a nonprofit organization, including: fund development: marketing, public, and government relations; office management and information services; financial management and accounting systems; strategic planning; human resources management; and much more. Covers the day-to-day responsibilities of successfully managing a nonprofit organization Focuses on hands-on, practical advice Packed with dozens of real-world examples and case studies Written by the experts at Smith, Bucklin—the #1 nonprofit management firm

Author : Bill McKendry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781637630402

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Do More Good by Bill McKendry Pdf

In Do More Good, Bill McKendry provides incredible insights and tips from his over thirty-five years of helping nonprofit organizations expand their reach and become more effective in their communication, and he provides a blueprint for expanding your brand’s impact. Giving nonprofit leaders the tools and decision-making power to move their organization from good to growth so they can DO MORE GOOD. If you’re passionate about doing good work for a cause—what birthed that desire in you? Somewhere, somehow, you were stirred by your experiences to do good things in this world. You also decided that you didn’t just want to make a living and survive—you wanted to make a difference. That’s why communicating effectively and maximizing your organization’s potential are so critical. Raising funds and public awareness are challenging enough for any nonprofit leader, but communicating well is really the fuel that will advance and grow your mission. Author and entrepreneur Bill McKendry is one of the leading authorities on nonprofit branding and marketing. In Do More Good, he provides incredible insights and tips from his over thirty-five years of helping nonprofit organizations expand their reach and become more effective in their communication. He shares dozens of examples and stories from his captivating career (including spending a day as a homeless man and shooting a commercial with Mother Teresa). Do More Good contains the blueprint you need to magnify your brand’s impact. With Bill's helpful advice and unique perspectives, you and your team will be inspired and equipped to do even more good.

Author : Herman Koren
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420032239

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Illustrated Dictionary and Resource Directory of Environmental and Occupational Health, Second Edition by Herman Koren Pdf

The Illustrated Dictionary and Resource Directory of Environmental and Occupational Health, Second Edition is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference source for the vast and diverse collection of interrelated terms and topics that encompass the fields of environmental science, occupational health and safety, and preventive medicine. These topics include: epidemiology, energy; biological, chemical, and physical hazards; hazard analysis; microbiology; weather; geology and geography; food protection, food borne disease, and food technology; emerging diseases; pesticides; indoor air pollution; air quality; solid and hazardous waste; water quality; water pollution; sewage; bioterrorism; instrumentation; toxicology; risk assessment, statistics; computer science; GIS, mapping, and instrumentation; regulating agencies; and environmental law. This second edition of 16,000 terms reflects the steady evolution of the multi-disciplinary field including over 8500 new terms, related to equipment and environmental control, new and emerging diseases, hazardous chemicals, bioterrorism and emergency response, and environmental resources. This is an indispensable resource for individuals throughout the environmental, occupational, and public health industries, from students and environmental practitioners, to engineers, doctors, policymakers, and civic and professional organization members.