Resources

The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits-to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.

by Leslie Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant

The two authors spent four years surveying thousands of nonprofit CEOs, conducting hundreds of interviews, and studying 12 high-impact nonprofits to uncover their secrets to success. Their quest took them to the well-known organizations like Habitat for Humanity and to lesser known ones as well. What the authors discovered surprised them, and is revealed in Forces for Good.

by Jim Collins

Jim Collins Answers the Social Sector with a Monograph to Accompany Good to Great. 30-50% of those who bought Good to Great work in the Social Sector. The difference between successful organizations is not between the business and the social sector, the difference is between good organizations and great ones.

The Jepson School draws upon the liberal arts to advance the understanding of leadership and the challenges of ethical and effective engagement in society. The study of leadership explores fundamental questions about who we are, how we live together, and how we influence the course of history. It exemplifies the spirit of the liberal arts: to educate people to take an active role in the world. The Jepson School helps students realize their distinctive capacities and apply their learning for the good of society.

Leadership Metro Richmond works to connect leaders with community engagement opportunities. We seek to increase leaders’ awareness and perspective about our region, to provide an environment for open dialogue and to inspire servant leadership, inclusion and collaboration. The key driver of our work is to advance the greater Richmond region.

Established in 1990 as the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, the Leader to Leader Institute furthers its mission — to strengthen the leadership of the social sector — by providing social sector leaders with essential leadership wisdom, inspiration and resources to lead for innovation and to build vibrant social sector organizations.

With the economy in turmoil, funders are increasingly pressuring nonprofits to merge. Yet mergers are not always the right path for nonprofits in financial distress. For a healthier nonprofit sector, funders should consider a wider variety of partnership options.

The Nonprofit Risk Management Center was established in 1990 to provide assistance and resources for community-serving nonprofit organizations. As a nonprofit, the Center is uniquely positioned to both understand and respond to questions with practical, affordable suggestions for controlling risks that threaten a nonprofit’s ability to accomplish its mission.

Do you know your Why? The purpose, cause, or belief that inspires you to do what you do? Simon Sinek’s online Why Discovery Course can help you articulate your organization’s unique Why statement. Once you click on the link below, play the free video located in the upper right corner of the webpage. This is a must view for any organization.

by Michael Allison and Jude Kaye

Why strategic planning? Because a well wrought strategic plan helps you set priorities and acquire and allocate the resources needed to achieve your goals. It provides a framework for analyzing and quickly adapting to future challenges. And it helps all board and staff members focus more clearly on your organization’s priorities, while building commitment and promoting cooperation and innovation.