A Complete Guide to Nonprofit Management
by Smith, Bucklin and Associates.
315 pages. From John Wiley and Sons.
This nuts and bolts "combat-tested" guide is packed with powerful observations and recommendations that will benefit most organizations regardless of type or size. Written from the perspectives of both the paid manager and the volunteer leader, it takes a surprisingly fresh look at today's management issues.
At a time when nonprofits are grappling with accountability, this book fills the bill. There are 3 sections --- Building the Foundation, Pursuing the Mission, and Managing the Organization. Section 1 addresses basic management issues: establishing and re-evaluating the mission; maximizing board/staff effectiveness; developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
Section 2 deals with the design and execution of strategic and operational programs, and Section 3 focuses on issues of day-to-day management, including the necessary tools, understanding basic nonprofit accounting principles, information systems, staff management, meeting legal requirements, and using consultants.
Practical hands-on advice backed up by real-life examples and case studies.
