Managing Nonprofit Organizations in the 21st Century

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Dr. James P. Gelatt discusses the five basic principles that should guide all nonprofit organizations: mission, leadership, management, professionalism, and financial stability. Each principle is thoroughly explored and is enhanced by instructive examples of notable managers and successful organizations. The contents also feature a strategic planning guide, tips on building an effective staff, public relations, and fundraising and marketing advice. Managing Nonprofit Organizations in the 21st Century is a guide to proven management methods and leadership techniques that will successfully direct any nonprofit organization into the next century.

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.,."a superb training manual for boards of directors, not-for-profit CEOs and staff."-Canadian Library Journal
...a superb training manual for boards of directors, not-for-profit CEOs and staff.-Canadian Library Journal
A useful introduction to an important subject which should be widely read by all those involved in Nonprofit Organizations today.-International Journal of Strategic Management
In my view, Oryx has done it again - published a readable well-organized and timely title.-Lutheran Resources Commission-Grants Consultation Agency
This is a well-organized, basic handbook which should prove useful to those who are considering nonprofits as a career, those who presently work in that environment or those who wish to produce a training program for the field. -Collection Management
Designed for quick reference.-Advancing Philosophy
Designed for quick reference.Advancing Philosophy
..."a superb training manual for boards of directors, not-for-profit CEOs and staff."-Canadian Library Journal
"A useful introduction to an important subject which should be widely read by all those involved in Nonprofit Organizations today."-International Journal of Strategic Management
"Designed for quick reference."-Advancing Philosophy
"In my view, Oryx has done it again - published a readable well-organized and timely title."-Lutheran Resources Commission-Grants Consultation Agency
"This is a well-organized, basic handbook which should prove useful to those who are considering nonprofits as a career, those who presently work in that environment or those who wish to produce a training program for the field. "-Collection Management

Author Bio

JAMES P. GELATT is consultant, workshop presenter, and teacher of management in the Graduate School for Management and Technology at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is president-elect of the Washington chapter of the National Society of Fundraising Executives and will be president during 1995.