Building Strong Nonprofits: New Strategies for Growth and Sustainability

Praise for BUILDING STRONG NONPROFITS
When I review a new book on nonprofit management I look for three things: Does it contribute new knowledge? Is it based on solid research? Is it practical? This book gets a thumbs–up on all three. Building Strong Nonprofits is full of research stats, case studies, pithy quotes, and practical ideas from experienced and knowledgeable professionals. You need to read this book!"—Cathlene Williams, PhD, CAE, Principal, Cathlene Williams LLC; former Vice President, Education and Research, Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsAt last, a book that breaks away from the pack and looks at the current state of the art and what the future may hold for the nonprofit sector. This book addresses key areas such as the new economy, partnerships, new philanthropic models, technology, professionalism, diversity, new ways to do business, and international philanthropy. The authors also provide specific steps, tips, and ideas that your nonprofit and you can take to strengthen your organization and better fulfill its mission."—Eugene A. Scanlan, PhD, author of Fundraising Consultants: A Guide for Nonprofit Organizations and other publications; retired senior consultant and educator
Building Strong Nonprofits provides practical advice and techniques to help nonprofit organizations big and small, old and new, to embrace innovation and creativity; at the same time, it reminds us that our strength as a sector is rooted in our missions to promote the public good."—Eugene R. Tempel, President and CEO, Indiana University Foundation; Professor of Philanthropy Studies and Higher Education
Discover the proven strategies to get your nonprofit growing!
It′s time—time for your nonprofit to energize its advocates and benefactors, to set and surpass challenging financial goals, and to realize its greatness.
Whether you are a nonprofit leader, executive director, board member, or development director, Building St rong Nonprofits is your must–read, featuring the expertise and contributions of the renowned Skystone Ryan team of fundraising consultants, including John Olberding, Lisa Barnwell Williams, Charles Ansbach, Eugenia Colón, Paul Ghiz, Martin Novom, James Tyson, Daniel Yoffe, Laura Zylstra, and Donna Leigh King.
Discover revealing strategies for the coming generation of philanthropy. Build the path to your nonprofit community′s future. Watch your nonprofit grow. Do it all with the professional guidance found in Building Strong Nonprofits.

Spis treści:
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Chapter 1 A New Day for Philanthropy.
The Big Picture.
What Will Be Different.
What Will Not Change.
Conclusion.
Chapter 2 A Person of Influence, A Sculptor of the Universe.
How Women are Changing the Face of Philanthropy.
Women are in the Game.
There′s Power in Numbers.
Let′s Get Together and Give!
Moving onto the Big Stage.
Who are the Women on Your Team?
Conclusion.
Chapter 3 The New Non–Profit How Human Nature, Business Principles, and Financial Realities are Transforming the Missions, Management, and Finance of Non–profit Organizations.
A Period of Significant Change in the Non–Profit Sector.
Why are Things Changing?
What is Changing?
Conclusion.
Chapter 4 High–Impact Nonprofit–Corporate Partnerships.
Trends in Corporate Giving.
Areas of Corporate Funding Interest.
High–Impact Partnerships: Investing for the Upturn.
Conclusion.
Chapter 5 Casting Your Net into the Social Media Ocean.
What is Social Media?
Social Media by the Numbers.
Planning your Social Media Strategy.
Social Media Tips to Consider.
A Closer Look at Social Media Tools.
Raising Money with Social Media.
Social Media Impact on Search Marketing.
Major Donors in Social Media.
Conclusion.
Chapter 6 All Sails Unfurled Education and Professionalism for Philanthropic Professionals.
Challenges Facing the Career Path Professional.
Lifelong Learning as a Discipline.
The Pursuit of Professionalism.
Conclusion.
Chapter 7 Diversity in Philanthropy: A New Paradigm.
A Primer on African–American Philanthropy.
The Status of Solicitors of Diverse Backgrounds.
A Solution: Institutional Resolve and Commitment.
Developing a Pipeline: Looking to the Future.
Conclusion.
Appendix A Black Philanthropy References.
Appendix B Resources.
Chapter 8 Twenty Years…And Learning.
Beginning from the Beginning.
A Look at the “Big Two”: India and China.
Latin America: A Disparate Region.
Diaspora: New Opportunities and Giving Circles.
Conclusion.
Endnotes.
About the Editors.
About the Authors.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:

JOHN C. OLBERDING is President and CEO of Skystone Ryan, one of the nation′s leading fundraising consulting firms serving a wide variety of organizations both large and small. He has personally provided leadership and guidance in assessment, planning, fundraising, and management to over 200 health, religious, cultural, environmental, and social service agencies.
LISA BARNWELL WILLIAMS is Vice President of Skystone Ryan. She has twenty–five years of executive–level experience in fundraising and organizational development for nonprofit organizations, with special expertise on issues relating to nonprofit boards, donor relations, and strategic fundraising.

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Praise for BUILDING STRONG NONPROFITS
When I review a new book on nonprofit management I look for three things: Does it contribute new knowledge? Is it based on solid research? Is it practical? This book gets a thumbs–up on all three. Building Strong Nonprofits is full of research stats, case studies, pithy quotes, and practical ideas from experienced and knowledgeable professionals. You need to read this book!"—Cathlene Williams, PhD, CAE, Principal, Cathlene Williams LLC; former Vice President, Education and Research, Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsAt last, a book that breaks away from the pack and looks at the current state of the art and what the future may hold for the nonprofit sector. This book addresses key areas such as the new economy, partnerships, new philanthropic models, technology, professionalism, diversity, new ways to do business, and international philanthropy. The authors also provide specific steps, tips, and ideas that your nonprofit and you can take to strengthen your organization and better fulfill its mission."—Eugene A. Scanlan, PhD, author of Fundraising Consultants: A Guide for Nonprofit Organizations and other publications; retired senior consultant and educator
Building Strong Nonprofits provides practical advice and techniques to help nonprofit organizations big and small, old and new, to embrace innovation and creativity; at the same time, it reminds us that our strength as a sector is rooted in our missions to promote the public good."—Eugene R. Tempel, President and CEO, Indiana University Foundation; Professor of Philanthropy Studies and Higher Education
Discover the proven strategies to get your nonprofit growing!
It′s time—time for your nonprofit to energize its advocates and benefactors, to set and surpass challenging financial goals, and to realize its greatness.
Whether you are a nonprofit leader, executive director, board member, or development director, Building Strong Nonprofits is your must–read, featuring the expertise and contributions of the renowned Skystone Ryan team of fundraising consultants, including John Olberding, Lisa Barnwell Williams, Charles Ansbach, Eugenia Colón, Paul Ghiz, Martin Novom, James Tyson, Daniel Yoffe, Laura Zylstra, and Donna Leigh King.
Discover revealing strategies for the coming generation of philanthropy. Build the path to your nonprofit community′s future. Watch your nonprofit grow. Do it all with the professional guidance found in Building Strong Nonprofits.