Wiley The Nonprofit Management Handbook: Operating Policies and Procedures (Nonprofit Law, Finance & Management S.)

Take the trial and error out of nonprofit management by drawing on the experience of top nonprofit experts Now in paper! Imagine being able to sit down and talk shop with fund–raising professionals, legal experts, management consultants, and nonprofit executives. Think of all the exciting management ideas you could walk away with ideas that could help you run your nonprofit organization more efficiently and effectively. That is precisely what you′ll find here. What direction should you take your nonprofit? What are the best ways to implement change? How can you fulfill your public–service mission in the face of dwindling resources and a more competitive environment? This book confronts tough questions like these, along with many other vital issues facing nonprofits. Never before has one sourcebook discussed the full scope of management policies and procedures as they apply to the special needs of nonprofit organizations. A distinguished panel of 40 nationally–recognized experts in the field discuss the latest management techniques Includes vital forms, checklists, organizational charts, sample letters, and flow charts Integrates total quality management (TQM) principles into the overall management of nonprofits TRACY DANIEL CONNORS (Bowie, Maryland) is President of the BelleAire Institute, a management communications and publishing organization. He also edited the Volunteer Management Handbook, Nonprofit Organization Handbook, and Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations. Synopsis This handbook covers the operational policies and procedures (established methods and courses of action) of non-profit organizations, and is applicable to a majority of non-profit organizations, regardless of the particular type of service provided. As a practical guide to non-profit management, it also explains - with sample forms and real life examples - how to apply the principles and practices of quality and continuous improvement to non-profit organizations, both of which are critical for success. From the Back Cover A complete procedures manual all in one volume specifically designed for nonprofit managers Never before has one sourcebook treated the full scope of management policies and procedures as they apply to the special needs of nonprofit organizations. Featuring the contributions of over 40 nationally recognized experts in the field, The Nonprofit Management Handbook: Operating Policies and Procedures is your single–text reference for ideas on how to standardize your daily operations, improve efficiency, and control the development of your nonprofit organization. Clearly and concisely, this indispensable book addresses such vital questions as: In what direction should you take your nonprofit? What are the most effective ways to implement change? How can you fulfill your public service mission in the face of dwindling resources and a more competitive environment? How can you evaluate and maximize your fund–raising activities and marketing strategies? What are the best ways to organize a process of review, assessment, renewal, and change? The Nonprofit Management Handbook: Operating Policies and Procedures is more than a source of great ideas; it also gives you a wealth of forms, checklists, organizational charts, sample letters, and flow charts that you can adapt for use in your organization. About the Author TRACY DANIEL CONNORS is President of the BelleAire Institute, a management communications and publishing organization. He has served in a variety of management positions in business, government, and nonprofit organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Navy. Mr. Connors is the editor of The Volunteer Management Handbook and several other nonprofit reference books.