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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.

 

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