Non-profitmaking organizations

In the US, as in many other Western economies, federal and state government is working to become more involved with the nonprofit sector; a sector in which many of the organizations are singularly ill-prepared and strategically unaligned to fulfill the new role that is being asked of them.

This book explores the meaning and role of "e;fair and reasoned discourse"e; in thecontext of our institutions for environmental decision processes.

Recent decades have seen substantial growth in the range of assistance programmes for SMEs and entrepreneurs across the world.

The definitive, practical, go-to resource guide on helping all charities become more "e;green"e; Nonprofit Guide to Going Green is your comprehensive learning tool to guide nonprofits and NGOs towards becoming greener.

Recent decades have seen substantial growth in the range of assistance programmes for SMEs and entrepreneurs across the world.

How donors change the world through the six catalytic practices of high-impact philanthropy Do More Than Give provides a blueprint for individuals, philanthropists, and foundation leaders to increase their impact.

Museums have unequaled brands in the world of learning and culture.

Experts and practitioners from the USA and Europe discuss various aspects of comparative corporate governance for non-profit organisations.

Social enterprises of all forms drive inclusive growth by creating social and economic networks, and a stable ecosystem, that enable societies to grow and prosper.

In celebration of cooperatives' contributions to community development processes and outcomes worldwide, the United Nations designated 2012 as the Year of the Cooperative.

With this book in hand, nonprofits can increase their fundraising potential-and their overall impact-by learning how to ramp up nearly every aspect of their fundraising programs in new and creative ways.

The Breakdown of Hierarchy explores the changes that have taken place in the second half of the 20th century and how organizations of all sizes can harness electronic media to open the lines of dialogue and corporate conversation.

Organized as a quick and user-friendly roadmap for board members and chief executive officers as they reflect on their roles and duties together, Transformational Boards offers an engagement framework for board leadership designed to help boards lead their organizations through times of change.

The essential guide for nonprofits wanting to manage their Internet applications in a coordinated, cost-effective, and efficient manner The rapid onset of increasingly advanced and complex technologies has challenged nonprofits to invest with their sparse resources in attempting, and failing, to keep pace with for-profit companies, with the result that most now cannot compete with new commercial products and commercial applications.

For those wishing to acquire knowledge on national development issues, this comprehensive compendium traverses a spectrum of subjects that the audience ought to be well acquainted with.

Building Hope tells, from the trenches, what it's like to lead and manage a nonprofit agency.

The growth of philanthropic foundations in numbers and significance raises two immediate questions.

Social economy organizations such as cooperatives, non-profits, mutual benefit groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations are uniquely positioned to respond not only to emerging social and economic needs, but also to new collective aspirations.

The voluntary sector contains over 50,000 organizations, 320,000 paid staff, and 3 million volunteers.

With rising financial difficulties and declining enrollments, many colleges and universities are finding that they need new and better ways to present and promote themselves to potential students and the general public.

The world is changing, and so are our donors.

Although difficult, complicated, and sometimes discouraging, collaboration is recognized as a viable approach for addressing uncertain, complex and wicked problems.

The voluntary sector is made up primarily of not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations that engage with social issues.

In this compelling journey into Digital Transformation (DT) tailored for Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs), this book unravels the intricacies of technological integration.

Grow your start-up into a global influence with real-world impact Scaling Global Change provides social entrepreneurs with the strong organizational foundation they need to change the world.

The essential tax reference book for every nonprofitNonprofits enjoy privileges not available to other organizations.

Arising as a market-induced improvement on existing governmental services and competing with the government for customers and resources, nonprofit organizations are a relatively unexplored area of public policy.

An estimated 2 billion people live in countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence.

How organizations developed in history, how they operate, and how research on them has evolvedOrganizations are all around us: government agencies, multinational corporations, social-movement organizations, religious congregations, scientific bodies, sports teams, and more.

Ever heard of an internal entrepreneur?

Trust and confidence are topical issues.

This practice-oriented book is a unique guide to the implementation of usable, privacy-compliant and secure online services in the area of e-government.

According to recent statistics by the U.

Fundraising for Impact in Libraries, Archives, and Museums provides practical advice that will help LAMs reassess how to leverage their organizational assets in ways that support communities and help to forge productive relationships with foundation, individual, corporate, and government funders.

Imagine being born into a world where fitting in was never an option.

Successful nonprofit marketing can capture the attention of donors, volunteers, legislators, and service consumers.

How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles--and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results?

An innovative guide to how great nonprofits achieve extraordinary social impact.

Nonprofit Strategic Positioning: Decide Where to Be, Plan What to Do is the first nonprofit-oriented book to describe strategic positioning as an alternative to traditional strategic planning.

For the past two decades, Michael Porter's work has towered over the field of competitive strategy.

Super series are a set of workbooks to accompany the flexible learning programme specifically designed and developed by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) to support their Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management.

At the turn of the 21st century, a significant boom in the construction of cultural buildings took saw the creation of hundreds of performing arts centers, theaters, and museums.

This timely textbook, reflecting the trends and developments in the nonprofit sector over the past decade, encompasses the core competencies required to lead nonprofit organizations through social innovation and impact during the 21st century.

'Managing Cultural Diversity in Technical Professions' provides managers of technical professionals with clear and tested strategies to improve communication and increase productivity among culturally diverse technical professionals, teams, and departments.

The world is experiencing a leadership crisis.

Today's nonprofit organizations face an environment characterized by higher levels of competition for funding, clients and audiences, talent, and recognition.