The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Management

by Carolyn Freeland, Carolyn Freeland, Robert H. Wilbur (Editor)

As nonprofit organizations face tough times, efficient and effective business management is essential for their survival. This practical how-to book addresses such vital issues as the importance of mission statements, the boards of directors' role in daily operations, planning a publicity campaign, coordinating special conventions, basic office management and information services and much more. Contains plenty of hands-on advice and authentic examples.

Genres: Management, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 1994

Reviews

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been working for a nonprofit for 3 years, and I picked up this book from the library to try to learn a little bit more about the field. It's a good guide to nonprofit management, but it's 15 years old and pretty hopelessly out of date. There's a whole chapter on the use of technology in nonprofits which is just about useless, and the information on taxes/legal implications is also out of date. The first third of the book, which goes over the establishment of nonprofits, the role of the board of directors, growth, and fundraising, is by far the most useful. An updated version of this book would probably get 5 stars from me.

[Tamar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I've had to read this for a business class, it's been very informative, interesting, and powerful. Since I'd like to start a nonprofit someday, this book will be an imperative reference for myself and my company. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to start their own nonprofit or who needs to know more about nonprofit operations in general.