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Praise for Nonprofit Management 101

In these troubled times, the work of nonprofits is more important than ever. But sorting through all the available support resources can be daunting. This book does an impressive job of highlighting only the most valuable lessons, tactics, and go-to resources, and is sure to benefit anyone looking to succeed in the nonprofit world.

Arianna Huffington, Cofounder and Editor in Chief, The Huffington Post (now owned by AOL)

To all those who want to change their world, you now have a how-to operators manual for the nonprofit sector. This invaluable tool is sure to help you advance your cause and develop your organizationits a must-read.

Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1997); Chair, Nobel Womens Initiative

Nonprofit Management 101 is a big deal for nonprofit professionals who want to get the job done. If youre new to the nonprofit world, or doing something new, this will really help out.

Craig Newmark, Customer Service Representative and Founder, craigslist.org

If you do one thing to support someone who dreams of building a better world, buy them this book.

Van Jones, Cofounder of Green For All, Color of Change, and Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

Nonprofit Management 101 belongs on the desk of every emerging leaderits chock-full of crucial resources, practical tips, and insights from some of the sectors leading minds.

Randi Zuckberberg, Director of Marketing, Facebook

There are a few indispensable tools for budding social entrepreneurs looking to change the world, and in compiling Nonprofit Management 101, Heyman added another gem to that short list. The cast of expert authors and the impressive list of go-to resources provided is sure to serve the cause of any reader.

Premal Shah, President, Kiva.org

Whether your work is in climate change, homelessness, or literacy, there are a basic set of nonprofit management skills and competencies that must be mastered if you are to be effective in your work. Heyman has done a great job bringing all of these into one place, and clearly conveys the most important lessons to be learned across this crucial spectrum.

Daniel M. Kammen, Chief Technical Specialist for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, The World Bank; member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Ive been working with young, aspiring nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs for years and Nonprofit Management 101 is one of the most practical and robust resources Ive seena must-read reference for everyone who seeks to build a better world.

Professor Nora Silver, Director, Center for Nonprofit & Public Leadership, The Haas School of Business at University of California Berkeley

Our communities and our nation need more people from all backgrounds to step up and lead. Nonprofit Management 101 is an incredible compilation of practical tips and strategies broken down into bite-sized chunks that will be a prized resource for all emerging leaders.

Paul Schmitz, CEO, Public Allies

Copyright 2011 by Darian Rodriguez Heyman. All Rights Reserved.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Nonprofit management 101 : a complete and practical guide for leaders and professionals / edited by Darian Rodriguez Heyman. 1st ed.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN 978-0-470-28596-1 (pbk); 978-1-118-01792-0 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-01793-7 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-01794-4 (ebk)

1. Nonprofit organizations. 2. Leadership. I. Heyman, Darian Rodriguez, 1974- II. Title: Nonprofit management one hundred one. III. Title: Nonprofit management one hundred and one.

HD62.6.N657 2011

658.048dc22

2010053638

Dedication

To my grandfather, Harry Heyman, the soft-spoken patriarch of my family, and to Bob Zimmerman, for his contribution to this book and to the sector he cared so very much about. Rest in peace.