Essential Resources, Tools, and Hard-Earned
Wisdom from Fifty Leading Experts
“Nonprofit Management 101 belongs on the desk of every emerging leader—it’s chock-full of crucial resources, practical tips, and insights from some of the sector’s leading minds.”
—Randi Zuckberberg, Director of Marketing, Facebook
Nonprofit Management 101 is a highly practical, comprehensive resource guide and handbook for the social sector—everything you need to launch, lead, and effectively grow your nonprofit is in this landmark publication.
Edited by Darian Rodriguez Heyman, the former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation, the book features no-nonsense, “by practitioners-for practitioners” advice from Paul Hawken, Lynne Twist, Ami Dar, Kay Sprinkel Grace, Beth Kanter, and 45 other leading experts. Click here for a list of all the contributors and the table of contents.
“To all those who want to change their world, you now have a how-to operator’s manual for the nonprofit sector. This invaluable tool is sure to help you advance your cause and develop your organization—it’s a must-read.”
—Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1997); Chair, Nobel Women’s Initiative
The field guide covers the spectrum of social sector management issues, including individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising, earned income, social media, marketing, PR, events, board and volunteer engagement, lobbying and advocacy, and more. This book provides nonprofit professionals with the conceptual frameworks, practical knowledge, and concise guidance needed to and represents the first time such a comprehensive set has been addressed in one place, all in a practical format.
“There are a few indispensable tools for budding social entrepreneurs looking to change the world, and in compiling Nonprofit Management 101, Heyman added another gem to that short list. The cast of expert authors and the impressive list of go-to resources provided is sure to serve the cause of any reader.”
—Premal Shah, President, Kiva.org
50 partner organizations, representing leading nonprofit capacity builders, have endorsed the book as an incredibly useful resource, and most of the 33 chapters are accompanied by a resource review for readers looking to delve deeper into the topics.
“In these troubled times, the work of nonprofits is more important than ever. But sorting through all the available support resources can be daunting. This book does an impressive job of highlighting only the most valuable lessons, tactics, and go-to resources, and is sure to benefit anyone looking to succeed in the nonprofit world.”
—Arianna Huffington, Cofounder and Editor in Chief, The Huffington Post (now owned by AOL)
