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The book covers such topics as board structure and process, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staff relations, and financial management. This new edition includes updated information on topics that have recently increased in importance including new Form 990; dealing with the financial crisis, risk management, and mergers. Shows executives and board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence Topics include information on the viability of for-profit ventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financial oversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology From Boardsource the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide Offers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofit leaders-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1550676 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1478451 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678494 Why getting results should be every nonprofit managers first priorityA nonprofit managers 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: addressing performance problems and dismissing staffers who fall short Shows how to address performance problems, dismiss staffers who fall short, and the right way to exercising authority Give 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-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1478422 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1550675 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615594 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1550672 Everything you need to know as a nonprofit board member to raise more money and help your organization succeed in meeting its goalsEngaging and informative, this practical guide to fundraising contains valuable insights that nonprofit boards need to succeed in raising money in todays dynamic economic environment. While written expressly for board members, this useful handbook also provides advice to executive directors and advancement staff on how to partner with your board to build an unstoppable fundraising team.A Fundraising Guide for Nonprofit Board Members shows you how to raise more money by building board leadership and skills in fundraising. This book covers it all--the boards leadership role in fundraising; how to organize and train your board to raise funds; building a team with board and staff; raising funds for operations, major gifts and capital campaigns; how to ask for gifts; plus a guide for conducting a board retreat that will lead to fundraising success. Demystifies the ask by providing a straightforward guide on how to ask for, and close, gifts Features case studies, real life examples, and checklists in an easy to reference format Offers sample materials for a board retreat on building the successful fundraising team Also by Julia Ingraham Walker: Nonprofit Essentials: Jump-Starting the Stalled Fundraising Campaign Entertaining, practical, and easy to use, this book will become a must-read for all board members, executive directors, and staff who want to build an effective fundraising team--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1283989 How nonprofits can successfully leverage internal innovation programs and future trends to grow revenue and drive their mission The Future of Nonprofits helps organizations capitalize on their ability to innovate and predict future trends to remake and reshape their culture, structure, and staff to be more nimble and lean organizations. 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Provides nonprofits with a comprehensive playbook on how to create a new, more flexible, innovative organization Provides nonprofits a look at the future of fundraising and communications trends into 2016 Case studies highlight successes and failures of non profit innovation in the digital media space Highlights the power and strength of Social Media Features actionable advice on creating an organization that is primed to grow and thrive in the immediate future and over the long-term This game-changing book reveals how every nonprofit can put technology, innovation, and future trends to work to reach their mission and grow revenue-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393105 This book guides you through the entire grant-writing process and helps you apply for some of the billions of dollars available in government and private sector grants. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1306281 A comprehensive guide to raising money written for volunteers and staff who arent necessarily professional fundraisers. Containing insights and stories from a team of nonprofit experts, this book covers both the practical and the fun, creative aspects of fundraising--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1550679 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1213316 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1478180 Provides background information and step-by-step instructions that nonprofits need to apply for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and qualify as a public charity with the IRS. The 10th edition covers recent changes in the law--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1629419 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393174 Helps nonprofit corporations understand and comply with corporate governance rules and recordkeeping requirements, such as holding and documenting meetings, approving decisions, and setting up a corporate records book. The 2nd edition reflects current laws--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1372771 Cause marketing benefits nonprofit and for-profit enterprises alike-- make it work for you! Discover how supporting a good cause provides a powerful competitive edge. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1426780 Provides the legal information for those in charge of human resources at small to medium 501(c)(3) organizations. It explains how to identify, face and resolve daily legal issues related to hiring, compensation, letting employees go, dealing with volunteers, and communicating with employees--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1303971 Practical business and management advice to help get a nonprofit up and running, and most importantly, keep it going. The 4th edition includes updated chapters on financial management and tax-reporting rules and strategies for building a web presence--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1226486 A leading not-for-profit CEO counsels companies on practical methods for cutting costs while improving results, providing coverage of such topics as non-financial incentives and grassroots marketing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1088373 In a turbulent economy, your role as a fundraiser is more important than ever. Find out how you can use the latest resources to raise money even in challenging times. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554158 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1100794 Need the latest information and practical advice on running a successful nonprofit? This easy-to-follow guide gives you everything you need to start and manage a charitable organization. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1161283 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1037113 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1054876 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1293291 This 50-state guide provides the information a nonprofit needs to register to fundraise legally in any state--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1001440 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1060051 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=994404 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=947090 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=963097 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=994409 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=832765 Crutchfield and McLeod Grant studied 12 nonprofits that have achieved extraordinary levels of impact, from Habitat for Humanity to the Heritage Foundation, and distilled six counterintuitive practices that these organizations use to change the world. This book has lessons for all readers interested in creating significant social change, including nonprofit managers, donors and volunteers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=963008 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=974915 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=985497 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=752813 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=766093 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=811028 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=790202 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=720039 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=725622 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=712855 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=654360 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=725624 International funraising expert Terry Axelrod shares how to shift your thinking, focus, and actions in order to tap into the natural spirit of giving. This book provides practical ways to connect with donors--through their hearts and their heads--and to have fun raising money for your cause, no matter how big or small. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=725625 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=644917 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=620265 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=535702 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=617257 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=537568 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=753506 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=533016 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=550990 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=378551 This one-stop resource is a time-saving guide for busy instructors to use in finding grants for special classroom projects and schoolwide programs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=357652 Written to help not-for-profits develop and implement effective lobbying programs without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, the volume addresses local, state, and federal government; using mass media; PACs; marketing and communication strategies; strategic partnerships; legal issues; and when and how to use outside consultants. CD-ROM includes tables, forms, and checklists, as well as a complete model strategic plan. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=367152 Wagner traces the origins of the charitable mystique from historical and sociological perspectives from its religious roots in missions to convert indigenous peoples, through the rise of foundations and the development of alternative social-service agencies. He goes on to show how America has glorified its private sector at the expense of providing material benefits, such as income support, housing, or medical insurance, to its citizens, and he reveals these practices immense social costs, which include the institutionalization of poverty among many U.S. citizens.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=360750 If you want a meaningful, socially responsible job--but you also want good pay and career prospects--where do you look? This one-of-a-kind new guide has 100 great answers! It offers profiles of todays best paying, most secure, and most gratifying nonprofit organizations to work for. Public television stations, state-of-the-art wildlife parks, environmental groups--these and scores of other organizations are described in detail. For everyone who wants to trade the corporate rat race for the chance to do some real good in the world, this book shows the way! Book jacket.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=341104 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=356927 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=356933 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=317259 In this practical guide, fundraising consultant Mal Warwick introduces an entirely new and revolutionary approach to fundraising strategy and planning. He shows nonprofit organizations how to set fundraising goals based on mission and how to select, implement, and stay with the right strategies to meet those goals. His five fundamental fundraising strategies are Growth, Involvement, Visibility, Efficiency, and Stability (GIVES), all of which link directly to specific and appropriate fundraising goals. The decision as to which strategy to use springs from the organizations mission, and all fundraising activities are focused on fulfilling that mission.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=380670 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=313561 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=290163 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=88812 Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Practices gives nonprofits a clear and comprehensive picture of what their peers in the nonprofit, private, and government sectors are doing to compensate their employees - and it provides the practical action tools necessary to establish and implement sound compensation policy in todays tough marketplace. Beginning with an overview of current employment and compensation practices, the book presents a cross-sector wages and benefits analysis that examines salary, insurance, pension plans, tuition reimbursement, and other key areas. 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Corporate Social Investing is a powerful resource for business executives, nonprofit organization leaders, and company employees who are nonprofit board members or volunteers.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=70228 Based on his extensive research and on insights from foundations themselves, Dennis P. McIlnay reveals the underlying principles and philosophies that guide grantmaking. He gives the grantseeker an edge in the highly competitive world of foundation grants both by debunking many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding foundations and by including more productive strategies for dealing with them. The book is structured around six common perceptions of foundations - those of judge, editor, citizen, activist, entrepreneur and partner - and reveals the complex and often contradictory nature of foundations. 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Based on a three-year national study that included a survey of over 1,700 professional fund raisers and 82 personal interviews, the book presents a comprehensive, detailed picture of contemporary fund raisers at all levels of professional achievement.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=273481 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=280219 The Grass Roots Fundraising Book is an indispensable resource for novice community fundraisers. 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