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Most reports indicate there are 1.6 million different private nonprofit organizations in the United States and tens of thousands of new positions open in youth, human service, and other nonprofit organizations each year. Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organizations presents information relevant to a number of competencies required to be leaders/managers in these organizations. This text provides opportunities to develop skills in these competency areas through classroom activities, simulations, and service learning projects. The competencies selected to be discussed in this NEW 3rd edition was done through surveys and reports developed by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA).
Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organizations features:
a discussion of the history, purpose, and importance of the nonprofit sector throughout history.
information on staff, board, and volunteer development as well as developing programs from beginning to end.
an overview of financial processes and the importance of risk management.
theories related to organizational development and support.
tips on acquiring a career in the nonprofit sector including developing effective resumes, cover letters, and interview and networking techniques.
Contents
1 Understanding the Nonprofit Sector
A Professional Field
The Nonprofit Sector and Nonprofit Organizations
The Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Society
The Nonprofit Sector's Long Historical Roots
Size and Scope of the Nonprofit Sector
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
Appendix: Journals, Websites, and Other Online Resources
2 Foundations of Leadership, Management, Character, and Ethics
Managing Nonprofit Organizations
Fundamentals of Leadership
What Is a Leader?
Leadership and Power
Leaders and Followers
Leadership Development
Leadership Theories and Models
The Connection Between Leadership, Character, and Ethics
Leaders Through the Ages
Using Mentoring to Develop Leaders
Developing Leaders Through Experiential Education
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
3 Staff, Board, and Volunteers: Leading Effectively
The Role of Organizational Leadership
Management Duties Required of the Executive Director
Board of Directors
Volunteers
Communication
Coaching/Counseling
A Final Thought
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
4 Human Development, Competencies, Issues, and Trends
Human Development
Developmental Theories
Developmental Competencies
Human Development Movement
Issues and Trends
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
5 Program Development, Marketing, and Promotion
A Customer-Centered/Benefits Approach to Program Development
Initial (Planning) Stage
Middle (Planning/Implementation) Stage
Final (Evaluation) Stage
A Plan to Improve Customer Service
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
6 Financial Processes and Financial Development
Financial Management of Budgeting
Financial Processes
Financial Development
A Final Thought
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
7 Risk Management
What Is Risk and Risk Management?
The Process for Developing a Risk Management Plan
Risk Management Guidelines for Specific Program Activities
Reports, Forms, Waivers, and Releases
Insurance
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
8 Organizational Development: Building Capacity, Impact, and Sustainability
Building Capacity
A Case for Broader Impact
Planning for Effective Application
Challenges and OpportUnities
Sustaining Results
Final Thoughts
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
9 Career Planning and Professional Development
The Career Decision Process
The Résumé
Networking
References
Cover Letters
Interviewing
Assessing Job Offers
Professional Development
Summary
Reflection and Application
References
Index
