The Business Of Giving New Best Practices For Nonprofit And Philanthropic Leaders In An Uncertain World

Author : Denver Frederick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Business of Giving: New Best Practices for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders in an Uncertain World written by Denver Frederick and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be the exceptional nonprofit leader your organization needs to thrive and make a difference today. As a nonprofit leader, you're committed to doing the most good. Your organization is poised to make real change-yet your mission can be derailed by the unprecedented challenges that have arisen over the past several years. With no playbook to go by, how can you ensure that you're making the right calls for the organization and the people you serve? Denver Frederick is a trusted advisor to nonprofit CEOs. He has spent countless hours curating a guide to becoming an exceptional nonprofit leader. It is a resource filled with wisdom from subject experts and the most influential people in philanthropy. Culled from his longtime radio show and popular podcast of the same name, The Business of Giving provides thoughtful strategies and novel approaches you need to step up and become the "sense maker" for your organization. You'll discover: What your counterparts are doing to address the same challenges you face. How to significantly improve your organization's problem-solving capacity. Keys to scaling for maximum impact. Obstacles that derail your decision-making process and how to get back on track. 7 distinguishing features that make tech-centered nonprofits stand out. 150 tips from exceptional leaders that you can start using tomorrow. The Business of Giving is every nonprofit leader's master class for successfully navigating turbulent social and economic times. In addition to providing fresh, actionable ideas, it will validate much of what you and your team are already doing. Read it now to make quick, sound decisions about your increasingly complex management challenges.

Author : Leslie R. Crutchfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118011244
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do More Than Give written by Leslie R. Crutchfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How donors change the world through the six catalytic practices of high-impact philanthropy Do More Than Give provides a blueprint for individuals, philanthropists, and foundation leaders to increase their impact. Based on Forces for Good, this groundbreaking book demonstrates how the six practices of high-impact nonprofits apply to donors aiming to advance social causes. Rather than focus on the mechanics of effective grantmaking, reporting, or evaluation, this book instead proposes that donors can become proactive catalysts for change by rising to meet the challenges of our increasingly interdependent world. Key principles include: going beyond check writing/traditional volunteering; advocating for change; leveraging business; forging peer networks; empowering individuals; leading adaptively; and developing learning organizations. Contains robust case studies depicting every type of philanthropy (corporate, community, operating, specialized, and large private and family foundations) Includes easy to use "Key Takeaways" tailored for donors at the "beginner" and "experienced" levels of catalytic philanthropy Authors are internationally-acclaimed philanthropic, nonprofit, and corporate social responsibility strategy experts who frequently speak and train on high-impact philanthropy In good economic times or bad, this book provides guidance for givers to increase the impact of their charitable resources and go beyond check-writing to help solve problems and change the world.

Author : Michael J. Worth
Publisher : CQ Press
ISBN 13 : 1071884115
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nonprofit Management written by Michael J. Worth and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice, provides a comprehensive, insightful overview of key governance and management topics nonprofit leaders encounter daily.

Author : Susan U. Raymond
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111834684X
Total Pages : 923 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nonprofit Leadership Tools for Uncertain Times e-book Set written by Susan U. Raymond and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 923 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take control of where your nonprofit is headed with our Nonprofit Leadership Tools for Uncertain Times e-book set The past couple of years have been tough for most nonprofits. With a global recession in full swing, nonprofits have begun searching for new ways to make budgets stretch further, do more with less, and maximize their return on investment. We don't know how long the economy will remain in a recession, but it certainly provides challenges for the immediate future. This e-book bundle provides you with the step-by-step guidance, practical tools, and solid strategies you need to get your nonprofit back on the road to success. Helping you develop a better understanding of what your organization needs to do to survive a depressed-or any-economy, this bundle offers expert advice from renowned nonprofit leaders. Nonprofit Finance for Hard Times: Leadership Strategies When Economies Falter / Susan U. Raymond-Learn how to survive the current economic conditions and prepare for future economic cycles Jump-Starting the Stalled Fundraising Campaign / Julia I. Walker-Get timely advice to help your nonprofit develop a strategic approach to fundraising in the weak economy Mission Impact: Breakthrough Strategies for Nonprofits / Robert M. Sheehan-Discover the very best current thinking on performance and strategy available, drawing from both the corporate and nonprofit worlds There's no need to white-knuckle it through the rough economy. Wiley's Nonprofit Leadership Tools for Uncertain Times e-book set partners with you so that your nonprofit can emerge stronger—and enjoy the ride!

Author : Jeffrey R, Cfre Wilcox
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 055757336X
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nonprofit Leader of the New Decade written by Jeffrey R, Cfre Wilcox and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his new book, "The Nonprofit Leader Of The New Decade," Long Beach Business Journal columnist Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE, issues a wake-up call to community leaders. He contends that antiquated nonprofit business practices and models pose an insurmountable succession planning challenge if the sector is to survive the second decade of the twenty-first century.Based on his twenty-five years of leading nonprofit organizations and teaching executives to lead community causes, the author has created his first compilation of published columns. Aimed at the Baby Boomer leader, each chapter challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about organized community service as Generations X and Y prepare to lead the nonprofit sector during the next ten years.

Author : Tracy Gary
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787996521
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inspired Philanthropy written by Tracy Gary and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-11-16 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newest edition of the classic book shows how anyone can align and integrate values, passions, and dreams for their communities and families into their plans. Inspired Philanthropy explains how to make a difference by creating giving and legacy plans, tells what questions to ask nonprofits, and spells out how to help partner with advisors and nonprofit leaders for inspired outcomes. In addition to overall updates to statistics, the new edition includes a discussion of the implications of the Buffett gift to the Gates Foundation; new legacy planning tools; expanded resources on youth, giving circles, and communities of color; key questions for advisors and donors; and worksheets and resources available on the enclosed CD.

Author : Shannon Vaughan
Publisher : Melvin & Leigh, Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1733934499
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Nonprofit Organizations in a Policy World, Second Edition written by Shannon Vaughan and published by Melvin & Leigh, Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecting everyday management skills to the policy world, this foundational textbook sheds new light on how nonprofit managers can better navigate policymaking and regulatory contexts to effectively lead their organizations. While it covers all of the nuts and bolts, what sets this book apart is how everyday management is tied to the broader view of how nonprofits can thrive within the increasingly intertwined public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The Second Edition includes updated discussions of coronavirus and pandemic-related policy implications; regulations, sector statistics, and social media fundraising; new and updated case studies; and a new chapter on Philanthropy and Foundations.

Author : Eugene R. Tempel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470902345
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Excellence in Fundraising written by Eugene R. Tempel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this acclaimed resource, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, explains the fundraising profession's major principles, concepts, and techniques. With contributions from noted experts in the field, and filled with illustrative examples, this book demonstrates why fundraising is a strategic management discipline and clearly defines each step in the fundraising cycle. Praise for the Third Edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising "Achieving Excellence in Fundraising brings together the voices of leaders in the field with the research expertise of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. This winning combination makes the updated third edition an excellent resource for everyone engaged in nonprofit fundraising." —John Lippincott, president, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) "This book is the best road map—coupled with creative approaches to the practice of fund development—you will find. The sections addressing donor interest and stewardship alone are worth the price. Take time to enhance your fundraising skills, and, most importantly,increase your fundraising results. Tempel, Seiler, and Aldrich have collaborated on apublication worthy of serious study." —William C. McGinly, president and CEO, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy "The third edition of this seminal piece of literature, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, is a wonderful continuation of a legacy that provides the nonprofit sector with a thoughtful, comprehensive, and well-organized approach to contemporary and ethical fundraising practices. The legacy lives on!" —Denny Smith, president and CEO, CFRE International "One of the most significant challenges that the grantee organizations of foundations face is building sustainable resources. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising will help them build the fundraising program they need to do so." —Steve Gunderson, president and CEO, Council on Foundations "Today's donors seek new philanthropic experiences. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising couples the importance of good stewardship and relationships with innovation, engagement, and long-term results. This third edition takes a critical new look at a classic sector must-read." —Brian Gallagher, president and CEO, United Way Worldwide

Author : John Olberding
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470587873
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Strong Nonprofits written by John Olberding and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proven, strategic plan to help your nonprofit emerge from the 2008-2009 economic storm Utilizing the extensive expertise of leading fundraising consulting firm Skystone Ryan's executive leadership team and managing consultants to explore and illuminate the most timely issues facing the philanthropic community, Building Strong Nonprofits: New Strategies for Growth and Sustainability identifies new opportunities to define the future of philanthropy. Includes notable contributors from the Skystone Ryan leadership team Analyzes the most potent trends and developments and interpret their implications for the future of philanthropy Offers eight to twelve essays, each by a different Skystone Ryan consultant with particular experience, insight, and expertise in the area Building Strong Nonprofits: New Strategies for Growth and Sustainability is you, whether you are a nonprofit leader, executive director, board member, or development director, and are becoming aware that new organizational strategies are called for if the same old donors are not supportive in the same old ways.

Author : Michael J. Worth
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483393585
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundraising written by Michael J. Worth and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundraising: Principles and Practice provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to fundraising. Taking a balanced perspective, bestselling author Michael J. Worth offers insights on the practical application of relevant theory. The text is designed to engage readers in thinking critically about issues in fundraising and philanthropy to prepare them for careers in the nonprofit sector. Worth explores donor motivations and fundraising techniques for annual giving programs, major gift programs, planned giving, and corporate and foundation giving and campaigns. Traditional methods, including direct mail and personal solicitations, are discussed as well as new tools and practices, including online fundraising, crowd-funding and social networks, analytics, and predictive modeling. Written specifically for nonprofit career-oriented individuals, this book helps readers become successful fundraisers.