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We're thrilled to announce our Fall 2012 Book Club Pick!
If you love good books that do good, join the club. The NonprofitCommunity Book Club! Members get access to authors, discounts, discussion questions, and more.
This fall 'tis the season for merry measurement! From the author of The Networked Nonprofit and popular nonprofit blogger Beth Kanter and measurement expert Katie Delahaye Paine, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit is a hands-on resource for nonprofit professionals who must be able to accurately measure the results of their social media ventures!
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The 7th Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: Not Ambitious Enough
A strategy and its associated goals and plans should be focused on a vision that is big, bold, and inspiring.
Many strategies are based simply on an analytical forecast of the way things are currently headed. How dull. It was Goethe who said:
“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” Read more.
Our Most Popular Nonprofit Articles of 2012
It’s been a great year for NonprofitCommunity.com. We’ve learned a lot and have been inspired by all of you who are out in the world making a difference. It’s our mission to give you information and tools to, in turn, … Read more.
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Tagged female philanthropy, new years, strategy
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2012 Gift Giving Guide: Gifts That Do Global Good
The NonprofitCommunity.com Global Giving Guide Oh no, did you forget someone your gift list? No need to head out into the weather to brave the crowds. We’ve put together our 2012 NonprofitCommunity Global Giving Guide that will not only help … Read more.
How Will the Fiscal Cliff Affect Nonprofits? Our Authors Speak Out
Almost everyone is talking about the looming fiscal cliff—it seems to be the lead story every day. The combination of several components creates the so-called cliff: several tax provisions will expire at the end of 2012, including the 2001/2003 Bush … Read more.
Six Steps to Better Board Governance
When we saw all the amazing practical advice that arrived on our desks in the form of Cathy Tower’s new book The Practitioner’s Guide to Governance as Leadership: Building High-Performing Nonprofit Boards, we felt that it was only fair to … Read more.
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The Practitioner’s Guide to Governance as Leadership by Cathy Trower
“With wisdom and insight, Trower has written the seminal guide for nonprofit boards. This is a must-read for every current and incoming nonprofit board member.”
—Joel Allison, president and CEO, Baylor Health Care System Learn More Read more.
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The Sixth Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: No Annual Review
This is the sixth post in a series that is unveiling author Robert Sheehan’s Seven Deadly Sins of Nonprofit Strategy. If you missed the 5th Deadly Sin, it’s not too late to catch up! A major complaint about strategic planning … Read more.
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From the Editor’s Desk: Happy Thanksgiving!
This Thanksgiving, editor Susan McDermott reflects on her beloved Jersey Shore and how inspiring the recovery from Hurricane Sandy has been. Most of my favorite memories involve the Jersey Shore… my earliest memories of hunting for plastic Easter eggs with … Read more.
A Passion for Giving by Peter Klein and Angelica Berrie
A Passion for Giving provides an overview and a template to understand the issues involved in managing a private foundation, starting with an engaging narrative that introduces the basics of estate planning, charitable giving, and private foundations. Authors and private foundation veterans Peter Klein and Angelica Berrie offer straightforward, clear guidance on the ins and outs of private foundations, demystifying the topic for financial advisors, CPAs, and trust/estate attorneys to help them successfully navigate the basics. Learn More Read more.
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Seven Crucial Steps to Building a Strong Nonprofit Board
There are no more important volunteers for your nonprofit than the members of your board. What they understand about the organization and the particular reasons they have been asked to serve will determine your success in fulfilling your mission. Here, … Read more.
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