Smart stewardship for nonprofits : making the right decision in good times and bad / Peter C. Brinckerhoff.

Author/creator Brinckerhoff, Peter C., 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoHoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2012.
Descriptionxiii, 175 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Nonprofit organizations.
Decision making.
Problem solving.

SeriesWiley nonprofit authority ; 7
Contents Introduction -- The keys to smart stewardship for your nonprofit -- The smart stewardship decision tree -- Mission and values -- Understanding capability and capacity -- Understanding the true cost of growth -- Innovation as the norm -- Going to scale -- Smart stewardship in difficult times -- Final words -- Appendix: Tools and resources -- Our three case organizations: Goodwill Industries of North Georgia (GING), Lakeview Christian Church (Lakeview), Peckham Industries (Peckham).
Abstract "A practical guide to effective decision-making frameworks and tools for nonprofits that ensure successful stewardship. The basic tenets of decision making for nonprofits are similar, whether you're growing, shrinking, or trying to think your way out of a box. Smart Stewardship for Nonprofits provides the tools to make the best stewardship decisions in these varied, but common, situations. Coverage includes the keys to smart stewardship for your nonprofit, the smart stewardship decision tree, understanding capability and capacity, making innovation the norm, understanding the true cost of growth, going to scale, and smart stewardship in bad times. Features tools to make the best stewardship decisions in every kind of situation Written for executive directors of nonprofit organizations, nonprofit board members, CPAs, and other financial counsel for nonprofits, development directors Provides a website hosting a variety of online tools and materials. Also by Peter Brinckerhoff: Mission-Based Marketing, Mission-Based Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and Faith-Based Management. With innovative organizational change initiatives to foster new growth and effectiveness, Smart Stewardship for Nonprofits offers your nonprofit the critical guidance it needs to get there"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011043313
ISBN9781118083673
ISBN1118083679

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Joyner General Stacks HD62.6 .B75 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold