Breakthrough Management for Not-for-Profit Organizations Beyond Survival in the 21st Century

Subjects:

• Business » Management
• Business » Public Organizations

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• Endorsement From Barry Oshry
  President, Power & Systems, Inc. author of Seeing Systems: Unlocking the Mysteries of Organizational Life: If you ever thought 'doing good' was sufficient to ensure organizational success, Brown and Ruhl, drawing on their vast experience in the not-for-profit field, will help you get over it. With case after engaging case they illuminate pitfalls to be avoided and concrete strategies needed to survive and thrive in the unique conditions of the not-for-profit world. Students and practitioners will profit from this wise and practical book.
• Endorsement From William J. Ryan
  Chairman, President, & CEO, Banknorth Group Inc.: This book is a must read for anyone interested in helping in their communities. I have read the book and wish I had a book like it to read 15 years ago. A great effort and tool for the future.
• Endorsement From Mary Tellis-Nayak
  President & CEO, American College of Health Care Administrators: The current healthcare situation poses major challenges. Brown & Ruhl speak directly to these with insights into the NFP organizations and its environment. Thus we feel Breakthrough Management will provide an excellent addition to our self-study programs.
• Endorsement From Stephen M. Brown
  Dean, College of Business, Sacred Heart University: Provides a solid foundation for the practice of not-for-profit management. It not only covers the basics of the not-for-profit management process, but also goes into the details of execution. The cases are understandable and easy to read. The appendices provide great resource material and the glossary is an invaluable resource for the beginner.
• Endorsement From Mary Prunty
  Professor and Associate Dean, Northern Essex Community College: A timely publication for all not-for-profit organizations, their volunteers, staff, and CEOs....Leadership development at all organizational levels, from club president to international boards of directors, will be enhanced by using it, especially as an orientation manual and on-going management tool.
• Endorsement From Joseph Bevilacqua
  Vice Chairman, New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives: A plus for both the NFP practicioner, as well as their board members and community members who support the Not For Profits. All should walk away with a better understanding of who they are, what they do, and how to do it better!

Table of Contents:

• Guiding the NFP Organization into Effective Operations
• Being a Visionary: Seeing the Big Picture and Acting on It
• Interacting with the Environment
• Managing the Organization
• Producing the Services and Goods
• Supporting the Organization's Efforts
• Leading the Organization's Efforts
• Beyond Survival: Steps Towards an Effective NFP Organization
• An Annotated Index for Practitioners
• Bibliography