Reading List

Books 

 

 "Nonprofit Management 101" by Darian Rodriguez Heyman - A complete and practical guide for leaders and professionals in nonprofit organizations. 

 "The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader" by Mim Carlson & Margaret Donohoe - Provides insights into the role of an executive director and strategies for effective leadership. 

 "Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits" by Leslie R. Crutchfield & Heather McLeod Grant - Explores how great nonprofits achieve extraordinary social impact. 

 

 Online Courses 

 

 Coursera – Nonprofit Management Courses - Offers various courses in partnership with universities that cover topics from fundraising to nonprofit financial management. 

 edX – Nonprofit Management Courses - Provides courses from renowned institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and MIT on nonprofit leadership and management. 

 Philanthropy University - Free courses specifically designed for nonprofit professionals in the global south, focusing on strategy, leadership, and organization. 

 

 Websites and Online Platforms 

 

 National Council of Nonprofits - Features tools, resources, and advocacy for nonprofit organizations across the United States. 

 The Foundation Center by Candid - Provides comprehensive information about grant funding, including how to apply for grants, and maintains a vast database of philanthropic data. 

 Guidestar - Offers detailed information on nonprofit organizations, including their finances, operations, and effectiveness. 

 

 Professional Organizations 

 

 The Association of Nonprofit Professionals (ANP) - Offers networking opportunities, resources, and professional development for nonprofit workers. 

 The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) - Focuses on helping nonprofits use technology more effectively through training and support. 

 Society for Nonprofit Organizations - A membership organization providing nonprofit staff, board, and volunteers with management guidance. 

 

 Conferences and Workshops 

 

 Nonprofit Learning Lab - Hosts interactive workshops and conferences across the USA focusing on nonprofit innovation and effectiveness. 

 BoardSource Leadership Forum - An annual conference focused on nonprofit board leadership and governance. 

 AFP International Conference on Fundraising - Brings together fundraising professionals to discuss emerging trends and tactics in nonprofit fundraising. 

 

 Tools and Software 

 

 TechSoup - Provides nonprofits with technology resources, knowledge, and discounts on software from leading brands. 

 GrantStation - Offers tools for finding new grant opportunities and managing grant application processes. 

 Wild Apricot - Membership management software that helps manage member applications, renewals, and communications effectively. 

 

 Journals and Publications 

 

 The Nonprofit Quarterly - A magazine dedicated to nonprofit management, with in-depth analysis on nonprofit trends and strategies. 

 Stanford Social Innovation Review - Provides research, theory, and practical ideas for the leaders of nonprofits and other social change-oriented institutions. 

 The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Offers news, opinion, and job listings relevant to the nonprofit world. 

 

 Blogs and Podcasts 

 

 Joan Garry’s Blog - Focuses on providing advice and resources to nonprofit leaders on various challenges faced by the sector. 

 Nonprofits Are Messy: Podcasts by Joan Garry - Discusses issues like governance, fundraising, and volunteer management with industry leaders. 

 The Business of Giving - A podcast that explores solutions to social problems with the leaders of philanthropy and nonprofit organizations.