The Jossey-Bass Handbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management

The Jossey–Bass Handbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management offers a comprehensive and in–depth description of the most effective leadership and management practices that can be applied throughout a nonprofit organization. This second edition of the best–selling handbook brings together the leading experts in the nonprofit field to discuss the current knowledge and trends of effective practice in all phases of nonprofit organization leadership and management. This thoroughly revised edition is based on the most up–to–date research, theory, and experience. It offers practical advice on every aspect of managing nonprofit organizations, including board development, strategic planning, lobbying, marketing, government contracting, volunteer programs, fund–raising, financial accounting, compensation and benefits programs, and risk management. In addition, this new edition examines emerging topics of interest such as strategic alliances and finding and keeping the right employees. Contributors include Rikki Abzug, Helmut K. Anheier, Nancy R. Axelrod, Robert N. Anthony, Jeffrey L. Brudney, John Bryson, Nancy E. Day, Robert E. Fogal, Brenda Gainer, Peter Dobkin Hall, Dick Heimovics, Melanie L. Herman, Steve McCurley, Thomas Jeavons, Nancy Macduff, Cynthia W. Massarsky, Mel Moyer, Vic Murray, Thomas Silk, Lester Salamon, Steven Rathgeb Smith, Bob Smucker, Nuno Themudo, John Clayton Thomas, Jon Van Til, Mary R. Watson, Carol Willen, John A. Yankey, and David W. Young Praise for the First Edition of Jossey–Bass Handbook for Nonprofit Leadership and Management "The bible of nonprofit management." –PM Network "This collection brings together the leading experts in the nonprofit and management fields to describe effective practices in all the important functions, processes, and strategies of nonprofit organizations." –Business Horizons "[The book] enumerates various strategies for generating revenue and outlines a thoughtful process for managers to follow in implementing a revenue–generating activity." –Foundation News & Commentary "The comprehensive nature of the volume and the quality of the essays make this work an essential addition to the libraries of all nonprofit organizations. The essays are presented in a clear, concise format and are meaningful to both the experienced manager and the neophyte." –Choice