Category Archives: Boards

PR News awards Wiley Honorable Mention at Nonprofit Awards

Wiley and Jossey-Bass were awarded Honorable Mention at the PR News Nonprofit Awards on March 11th in Washington D.C. for its quarterly Wiley/Jossey-Bass Nonprofit e-Newsletter for Media. More than 200 nonprofit communications executives gathered at the National Press Club ballroom … Read more.

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From the Editor’s Desk… Custom Content as Nonprofit Marketing Tools

From time to time, we would like to tell you a little about the publishing business in general as well as innovations in the way we are doing business and the opportunities you or your organization might be interested in … Read more.

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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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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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Helping in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy has left millions without power (58 million as of this writing), thousands with damaged or destroyed homes, countless lost businesses, many family members missing, and worse, people have lost members of their families. As the cleanup and recovery … Read more.

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The Power of Pro Bono Services

Admit it. Your organization could use an extra hand or two, right? How about an extra marketer, lawyer, human resources specialist or tech guy or gal at no cost to you (aka pro bono)?? You might be surprised to learn … Read more.

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September 11th: A Day of Remembrance, Reflection, and Service

Wiley Senior Editor, Susan McDermott, remembers the day that none of us will ever forget. On September 9, 2001, I was flying into Newark Airport from a relaxing and wonderful vacation in St. Thomas. It was late afternoon, a perfectly … Read more.

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From the (Book) Editor’s Desk… Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before Submitting a Book Proposal

Twice a month, editors Susan McDermott and Alison Hankey share the latest details of what the Nonprofit Community Team is working on to help you navigate your career as a nonprofit professional. As editors, we review a lot of book … Read more.

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Celebrating Purim as a “Force for Good”

Today is Purim, which, among other things is celebrated by giving mutual gifts of food and drink and giving charity to the poor. Here, editor Alison Hankey, remembers how she celebrated Purim growing up and how that tradition ties-in with … Read more.

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