7/24/2008

A Comprehensive Textbook on Nonprofit Organizations

If you are looking for a book to help you explore key management and governance issues facing charities, look for Nonprofit Organizations: Principles and Practices in our new books section. The introductory textbook is especially useful for nonprofit management courses, but is also a valuable resource for professionals. The volume covers a broad range of topics:

-Learn about the growth of the nonprofit sector
-Understand how ethical frameworks are used in nonprofit organizations
-Find out how to start a nonprofit and comply with government regulations
-Learn about leadership issues and organizational culture
-Explore human resource topics, such as personnel policies and diversity issues
-Find out about fundraising best practices
-Learn about “founder’s syndrome” and crisis management
-Understand strategic planning and program evaluation

Published by Columbia University Press, the textbook was written by Thomas P. Holland, founding director of the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations at the University of Georgia and Roger A. Ritvo, University Distinguished Research Professor of Management at Auburn University Montgomery.

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