Harvey Chess, a long-time grant master, has worked on every side of the issue, and this book is bursting with his expertise. His career with big grant-making organizations, and as a trainer of would-be proposal writers, comes through clearly, but the most important aspect of this work is its emphasis on the importance of integrating grant-seeking into the day-to-day operation of a nonprofit.
In this new, fully revised edition of America’s Nonprofit Sector,
renowned author Lester Salamon clarifies the scope, structure,
finances, and operation of the nonprofit sector and examines how
it has changed over time, both generally and in major fields like
health care, education, arts, and religion.
This book is a practical, easy-to-use resource for anyone—
experienced or not—who is in charge of human resources at a
nonprofit. It focuses on HR issues unique to nonprofits and their
employees, many of whom work with vulnerable populations.
Major gifts may dominate headlines, but the majority of giving
still comes from individual households–ordinary people with
extraordinary generosity. Even in 2009, at a time of deep
recession, individual giving averaged almost $2,000 per household
and drove 82% of the $300 billion donated that same year.
When it comes to nonprofit communications, Heather Mansfield is
the social media expert. Nonprofits and social media are her
passions, and she loves to make them work together. What
Mansfield has taught staff at organizations like the National
Wildlife Federation, TechSoup.org, and Operation Homefront,
you’ll learn in Social Media for Social Good—from basic best
practices to advanced strategies that are guaranteed to keep your
supporters engaged and growing in numbers. Learn how to:
Are you raising money for a nonprofit organization with a small
development office or no paid fundraising staff? Do you want to
raise more money? Are you stuck in a rut with your fundraising
program? Do you want to feel motivated and re-energized about
fundraising? Do you need an action plan?
3rd Edition – Revised and Expanded Does your organization have a
better program for recruiting and training the janitor than
recruiting and training its board members? This step-by-step
manual will help you create a strong recruitment and orientation
program, putting your board on the road to increased
effectiveness. Whether your board needs minor tweaks or a major
overhaul, you will find yourself coming back to this common sense
guide again and again.
An invaluable guide to the outcome-based tools needed to help
nonprofit organizations increase their effectiveness The
Nonprofit Outcomes Toolbox identifies stages in the use of
outcomes and shows you how to use specific facets of existing
outcome models to improve performance and achieve meaningful
results. Going beyond the familiar limits of the sector, this
volume also illustrates how tools and approaches long in use in
the corporate sector can be of great analytical and practical use
to nonprofit, philanthropic, and governmental organizations.
The executive director of a nonprofit organization plays
multiple roles. Carlson and Donohoe arrange this book according
to the roles of visionary, change agent, relationship builder,
community creator, and “resource wizard.” In addition, the
authors provide advice related to leadership and career
transitions. With bibliographical references and index.
“A leadership transition can be a time of high vulnerability for
a nonprofit organization. On the other hand, an executive
turnover offers unique opportunities for renewal and fresh
thinking. Managing Executive Transitions shows how this state of
transition can give board and staff members a chance to put
things back together in new and creative ways to discard some old
pieces and to bring in fresh elements.
The Future of Nonprofits teaches organizations how to capitalize
on internal innovations and entrepreneurial employees. Innovative
nonprofits are able to better predict future trends and then
reshape their culture, structure, and staff to make the most of
the future business environment.
“Fundraising for Social Change is one of the most widely used
books on fundraising in the U.S. This, the sixth edition, is
thoroughly revised and updated. It includes hands-on, practical
strategies and accessible techniques for both practitioners and
activists who want their organizations to grow and thrive.
The Nonprofit Marketing Guide offers understaffed and underfunded
nonprofits no-nonsense, down-to-earth advice that shows you how
to shape an effective marketing program that starts from where
you are now and grows with your organization. The book is filled
with smart, savvy marketing and communications techniques (both
offline and online) that combine big-picture management and
decision-making strategies with easy-to-apply ideas for
implementing successful marketing campaigns that support your
organization and cause.
Author, Kivi Leroux Miller, is a communication consultant and
trainer, and president of EcoScribe Communications and Nonprofit
Marketing Guide.com.
We express our gratitude to Wells Fargo for providing the funding
for our new website. The goal of this project has been to create
a highly accessible resource for all nonprofit organizations in
the region, providing information at the fingertips of executive
directors, staff and board members.
Wells Fargo has been a partner in the project from the beginning,
helping us to leverage the website grant into a regional resource
hub, and we appreciate their dedication.
First the Organization Then the Money: Getting Smart About Getting Grants
by Harvey Chess
America’s Nonprofit Sector: A Primer
by Lester M. Salamon
In this new, fully revised edition of America’s Nonprofit Sector, renowned author Lester Salamon clarifies the scope, structure, finances, and operation of the nonprofit sector and examines how it has changed over time, both generally and in major fields like health care, education, arts, and religion.
The Nonprofit’s Guide to Human Resources: Managing Your Employees & Volunteers
by Jan Masaoka
This book is a practical, easy-to-use resource for anyone— experienced or not—who is in charge of human resources at a nonprofit. It focuses on HR issues unique to nonprofits and their employees, many of whom work with vulnerable populations.
Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World
by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
Major gifts may dominate headlines, but the majority of giving still comes from individual households–ordinary people with extraordinary generosity. Even in 2009, at a time of deep recession, individual giving averaged almost $2,000 per household and drove 82% of the $300 billion donated that same year.
Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits
by Heather Mansfield
When it comes to nonprofit communications, Heather Mansfield is the social media expert. Nonprofits and social media are her passions, and she loves to make them work together. What Mansfield has taught staff at organizations like the National Wildlife Federation, TechSoup.org, and Operation Homefront, you’ll learn in Social Media for Social Good—from basic best practices to advanced strategies that are guaranteed to keep your supporters engaged and growing in numbers. Learn how to:
How to Write Fundraising Materials That Raise More Money
by Tom Ahern
Writing to raise money takes more than a few choice words. Highly profitable communications use a wide array of “trade secrets” to boost response.
50 Asks in 50 Weeks: A Guide to Better Fundraising for Your Small Development Shop
by Amy M. Eisenstein, CFRE
Are you raising money for a nonprofit organization with a small development office or no paid fundraising staff? Do you want to raise more money? Are you stuck in a rut with your fundraising program? Do you want to feel motivated and re-energized about fundraising? Do you need an action plan?
Board Recruitment and Orientation: A Step-by-Step Common Sense Guide
by Hildy Gottlieb
3rd Edition – Revised and Expanded Does your organization have a better program for recruiting and training the janitor than recruiting and training its board members? This step-by-step manual will help you create a strong recruitment and orientation program, putting your board on the road to increased effectiveness. Whether your board needs minor tweaks or a major overhaul, you will find yourself coming back to this common sense guide again and again.
The Nonprofit Outcomes Toolbox
by Robert M. Penna, PhD
An invaluable guide to the outcome-based tools needed to help nonprofit organizations increase their effectiveness The Nonprofit Outcomes Toolbox identifies stages in the use of outcomes and shows you how to use specific facets of existing outcome models to improve performance and achieve meaningful results. Going beyond the familiar limits of the sector, this volume also illustrates how tools and approaches long in use in the corporate sector can be of great analytical and practical use to nonprofit, philanthropic, and governmental organizations.
The Executive Director’s Guide 2nd ed
by Mim Carlson and Margaret Donohoe
The executive director of a nonprofit organization plays multiple roles. Carlson and Donohoe arrange this book according to the roles of visionary, change agent, relationship builder, community creator, and “resource wizard.” In addition, the authors provide advice related to leadership and career transitions. With bibliographical references and index.
Managing Executive Transitions: A Guide for Nonprofits
by Tim Wolfred
“A leadership transition can be a time of high vulnerability for a nonprofit organization. On the other hand, an executive turnover offers unique opportunities for renewal and fresh thinking. Managing Executive Transitions shows how this state of transition can give board and staff members a chance to put things back together in new and creative ways to discard some old pieces and to bring in fresh elements.
The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age
by David J. Neff and Randal C. Moss
The Future of Nonprofits teaches organizations how to capitalize on internal innovations and entrepreneurial employees. Innovative nonprofits are able to better predict future trends and then reshape their culture, structure, and staff to make the most of the future business environment.
Fundraising for Social Change 6th ed.
by Kim Klein
“Fundraising for Social Change is one of the most widely used books on fundraising in the U.S. This, the sixth edition, is thoroughly revised and updated. It includes hands-on, practical strategies and accessible techniques for both practitioners and activists who want their organizations to grow and thrive.
The Nonprofit Marketing Guide
by Kivi Leroux Miller
The Nonprofit Marketing Guide offers understaffed and underfunded nonprofits no-nonsense, down-to-earth advice that shows you how to shape an effective marketing program that starts from where you are now and grows with your organization. The book is filled with smart, savvy marketing and communications techniques (both offline and online) that combine big-picture management and decision-making strategies with easy-to-apply ideas for implementing successful marketing campaigns that support your organization and cause.
Author, Kivi Leroux Miller, is a communication consultant and trainer, and president of EcoScribe Communications and Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com.