Nonprofit Management 101 - 2nd Edition by Darian Rodriguez Heyman & Laila Brenner (Paperback)

About the Book

This intensely practical, comprehensive guidebook is for both leaders new to the nonprofit sector looking for a quick primer on all the issues that matter, as well as established veterans looking to understand how all the pieces fit together. Showcasing practical tips and takeaways, this how-to manual and resource guide provides easy to implement solutions for organizations seeking to expand impact and meet mission.

Book Synopsis

A new edition of the essential guide to nonprofit management

This intensely practical, comprehensive guidebook is for both leaders new to the nonprofit sector looking for a quick primer on all the issues that matter, as well as established veterans looking to understand how all the pieces fit together. Showcasing practical tips and takeaways, this how-to manual and resource guide provides easy to implement solutions for organizations seeking to expand impact and meet mission. Seasoned veterans including Van Jones, Fair Trade founder Paul Rice, Lynne Twist, Kay Sprinkel Grace, Joan Garry, and more share knowledge and useful insights on all aspects of nonprofit management, including:

• Fundraising from individuals, companies, and foundations
• Online fundraising, social networking, and effective use of technology
• Marketing, public relations, and events
• Board and volunteer engagement
• Human resources and career planning
• Lobbying and advocacy
• Legal and financial management
• Leadership and strategic planning

This is essential reading for anyone in the nonprofit sector looking for the latest information in the field.

From the Back Cover

"This intensely practical book does an incredible job of providing readers with all the tools, resources, and best practices needed to be constructive at creating the world we want. From tech, to fundraising, and boards, Nonprofit Management 101 is the leadership hack you've been looking for."- Steve Wozniak

Essential Resources, Tools, and Hard-Earned Wisdom from 55 Leading Experts

With chapters written by dozens of thought leaders in the field, Nonprofit Management 101 is the leading resource guide for professionals in the nonprofit sector. It is a goldmine of easy-to-implement, high-value practices across seven major nonprofit management disciplines:

• Strategy and leadership
• Operations
• Law and finance
• Technology
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Board and volunteer management

Nonprofit Management 101 features contributions from a "who's who" of nonprofit thought leaders, including Van Jones, Beth Kanter, Lynne Twist, Kay Sprinkel Grace, Paul Rice, and many more. Everything you need to launch, lead, manage, and effectively grow your nonprofit is here in this landmark publication, now in its second edition.

About the Author

DARIAN RODRIGUEZ HEYMAN is an accomplished social entrepreneur, fundraiser, and speaker. He is former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation and author of two bestselling books: this one and Nonprofit Fundraising 101. Heyman currently serves as the part-time Executive Director of Numi Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of Blue Avocado.

LAILA BRENNER is a writer and veteran fundraiser who has raised millions of dollars for organizations including Habitat for Humanity, The Trust for Public Land, and Code for America. She has worked to promote causes including education and literacy, access to technology, and environmental conservation. She is co-author of Nonprofit Fundraising 101 and a mother of two.