Business & Economics, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities
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A New Look at Place-based Philanthropy
Insights from Canada and the US by Jean-Marc Fontan et al.
In this edited volume, the authors present rich case studies of place-based philanthropy in the United States and Canada that make a strong conceptual and empirical argument for the importance, and growing imperative, of place-based philanthropy...
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A Century of Service
The Story of The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma by W. John Maize
In 1933, the fate of Casa Loma, a once-proud edifice in the heart of Toronto, hung in the balance. Initially built as a private residence, the castle was languishing in the post-war depression, and the City of Toronto was prepared to accept...
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The Leadership-Driven Method (LDM) to Performance Measurement
The How-to Book on Improving Performance Measurement in the Public and Not-For-Profit Sectors by Bryan Shane and Patricia Lafferty
In so many cases, senior public servants are forced to make decisions with incomplete, inaccurate and untimely information. Without effective information, ships of state are sailing blind. MORE THAN JUST THEORY, The Leadership Driven Method (LDM)...
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Be the Change(maker)
Lessons from Those Who Are & A Catalyst for Those Who Will by Kara Exner
Are you a changemaker? Many people are drawn to make positive change in the world, but feel daunted by the legends of iconic activists like Mother Teresa or Nelson Mandela. By considering how everyday people make a difference in their own...
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Volunteer Fundraising Simplified
How to Raise Money for a Cause You Love by Perley-Ann Friedman
Volunteer Fundraising Simplified breaks fundraising down into basic steps so anyone can be a volunteer fundraiser, make a tremendous difference to a nonprofit, with the added bonus of feeling great about doing it. Topics include engaging...
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Waves Of Hope
The Impact of Galcom Radio Worldwide by Allan T. McGuirl
This is the compelling story of how God took a country boy, gave him a worldwide vision and then used him to impact the world through radio. From steamy jungles to clattering cities, from wind swept deserts to frozen tundra GALCOM solar-powered,...
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TECHnically Connected
Navigating Distance on Virtual Teams by Warren Janzen
Keep your life and your team tethered while working in your virtual environment. Your team is not available to meet regularly face-to-face. You rely on technology to communicate and collaborate. While bringing you together, technology also...
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The Intrepid Nonprofit
Strategies for Success in Turbulent Times by Tim Plumptre
The Intrepid Nonprofit is a playbook for nonprofit leaders to help them navigate the turbulent environment ahead. It examines difficult challenges facing nonprofits, such as shrinking or stagnating revenue sources, technological change,...
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