Breakthrough Management for Not-for-Profit Organizations: Beyond Survival in the 21st Century

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This comprehensive guide to managing in the not-for-profit sector is a twofold resource. The first part is a user-friendly textbook examining what is involved in producing mission-driven goods and services, how to manage the relationships of nonprofits with the private and public sectors, and how to operate in both external and internal environments. The second part is a practitioner's ready-reference handbook, complete with survival tips and action items. Mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations pose unique challenges to leaders and managers. These challenges differ tremendously from the profit-driven requirements of the corporate world, and are even greater when budgets are tighter. This comprehensive guide to managing in the nonprofit sector is a twofold resource. The first part is a user-friendly textbook examining what is involved in producing mission-driven goods and services, how to manage the relationships of nonprofits with the private and public sectors, and how to operate in both external and internal environments. Six case studies and end-of-chapter reviews facilitate learning in this expanding field. The second part is a practitioner's ready-reference handbook, complete with survival tips and action items.

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"A plus for both the NFP practicioner, as well as their board members and community members who support the Not For Profits. All should walk away with a better understanding of who they are, what they do, and how to do it better!"-Joseph Bevilacqua Vice Chairman, New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
"A timely publication for all not-for-profit organizations, their volunteers, staff, and CEOs....Leadership development at all organizational levels, from club president to international boards of directors, will be enhanced by using it, especially as an orientation manual and on-going management tool."-Mary Prunty Professor and Associate Dean, Northern Essex Community College
"If you ever thought 'doing good' was sufficient to ensure organizational success, Brown and Ruhl, drawing on their vast experience in the not-for-profit field, will help you get over it. With case after engaging case they illuminate pitfalls to be avoided and concrete strategies needed to survive and thrive in the unique conditions of the not-for-profit world. Students and practitioners will profit from this wise and practical book."-Barry Oshry President, Power & Systems, Inc. author of Seeing Systems: Unlocking the Mysteries of Organizational Life
"Provides a solid foundation for the practice of not-for-profit management. It not only covers the basics of the not-for-profit management process, but also goes into the details of execution. The cases are understandable and easy to read. The appendices provide great resource material and the glossary is an invaluable resource for the beginner."-Stephen M. Brown Dean, College of Business, Sacred Heart University
"The current healthcare situation poses major challenges. Brown & Ruhl speak directly to these with insights into the NFP organizations and its environment. Thus we feel Breakthrough Management will provide an excellent addition to our self-study programs."-Mary Tellis-Nayak President & CEO, American College of Health Care Administrators
"This book is a must read for anyone interested in helping in their communities. I have read the book and wish I had a book like it to read 15 years ago. A great effort and tool for the future."-William J. Ryan Chairman, President, & CEO, Banknorth Group Inc.

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HOWARD H. BROWN, Ed.D., M.B.A, is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Penacook Place, a not-for-profit long-term care facility. He was previously Dean of the Business School at Ithaca College and Symington Professor of Management at Bradford College in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Earlier he served as Corporate Training Director for Pall Corporation, Long Island, New York. DONALD L. RUHL, Ed.D., M.B.A, is an organizational consultant specializing in not-for-profit organizations. Previously he was President of Garrett Community College in Maryland, and Dean of the College and Dean of Students at Northern Essex Community College. He has also served as President of the Greater Haverhill (Massachusetts) Chamber of Commerce.