Breakthrough Thinking for Nonprofit Organizations: Creative Strategies for Extraordinary Results

This groundbreaking book will help nonprofit managers think in new and creative ways about how they define and meet the challenges they face––and how to rise above standard practices to lift their organizations to greater performance levels. Using examples of best practices from innovative organizations in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds, Breakthrough Thinking for Nonprofit Organizations offers a mix of "how–to" advice and case studies that will guide readers on a new road to creativity. This book will fundamentally change the way nonprofit professionals think about how they do their work––and usher in a new era for nonprofits.
"If you′re a board member or chief executive, then this book is a mine of really inspiring ideas on how to do things differently and better."
Judith O′Connor, CEO, Boardsource (formerly NCNB)
"Ross and Segal bring a fresh and refreshing insight into organizational performance. This book is especially useful to anyone looking ready to step up their fundraising ideas."
Mal Warwick, president and CEO, Mal Warwick and Associates
"If anyone can show you how to love change and look forward to it, it′s Bernard Ross. With wit and wisdom, he sets out the agenda for managing organizational change in the coming decade."
Ken Burnett, author, Relationship Fundraising
"If you′re looking for new ideas that really work and draw on the very best international practice, this book is an outstanding work."
Stewart Crocker, CEO, Resource Alliance, London


Spis treści:
Tables, Figures, and Exhibits.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
The Authors.
Introduction: The Change Environment: Why GoodIsn t Good Enough Anymore.
1. Where Are You Starting Your Breakthrough From?Strategic Decisions–Simple Choices.
2. Second Wave Thinking: Moving Toward RadicallyDifferent Performance.
3. Setting Breakthrough Goa ls: Moving Beyond StretchGoals.
4. Unlocking Potential: The Strategic Role of Creativityand Innovation.
5. Releasing Creativity: Unleashing the Power of YourIntelligence.
6. Creating a Smart Organization: How to Help YourOrganization Learn.
7. Mapping the Possibilities: Organizing Your Thinkingfor the High–Payoff Idea.
8. Balancing Creativity and Innovation:How You Can Get to the Breakthrough.
9. Challenging Mind–Sets: Getting Rid of theCreativity and Innovation Killers.
10. Driving the Change: What You Can Do to EnsureYour Breakthrough Stays on Course.
11. Working in the Breakthrough Organization:How to Change the Way You Work to Prepare forBreakthrough.
Conclusion.
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References.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Bernard Ross is a director of The Management Centre, the United Kingdom′s largest nonprofit management consultancy and training organization. He has worked in nonprofit management for twenty years and has tested his methods with organizations such as Greenpeace, Save the Children, the Red Cross, and others.
Clare Segal is a director of The Management Centre. She works extensively with organizations in Europe and the United States on marketing, coaching, and communication skills.

Okładka tylna:
This groundbreaking book will help nonprofit managers think in new and creative ways about how they define and meet the challenges they face––and how to rise above standard practices to lift their organizations to greater performance levels. Using examples of best practices from innovative organizations in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds, Breakthrough Thinking for Nonprofit Organizations offers a mix of "how–to" advice and case studies that will guide readers on a new road to creativity. This book will fundamentally change the way nonprofit professionals think about how they do their work––and ushe r in a new era for nonprofits.
"If you′re a board member or chief executive, then this book is a mine of really inspiring ideas on how to do things differently and better."
Judith O′Connor, CEO, Boardsource (formerly NCNB)
"Ross and Segal bring a fresh and refreshing insight into organizational performance. This book is especially useful to anyone looking ready to step up their fundraising ideas."
Mal Warwick, president and CEO, Mal Warwick and Associates
"If anyone can show you how to love change and look forward to it, it′s Bernard Ross. With wit and wisdom, he sets out the agenda for managing organizational change in the coming decade."
Ken Burnett, author, Relationship Fundraising
"If you′re looking for new ideas that really work and draw on the very best international practice, this book is an outstanding work."
Stewart Crocker, CEO, Resource Alliance, London