Building Strong Nonprofits

BUILDING STRONG NONPROFITS New Strategies for Growth and Sustainability Every organization has struggled through the economic crisis of 2008 and 2009, but none more than the nonprofit. The light at the end of the tunnel is finally appearing, but new strategies and perspectives are urgently needed as organizations confront the cultural changes ahead. Proficiently exploring how the philanthropic sector is evolving in areas such as social media, the global economy, social entrepreneurship, and cause-related marketing, Building Strong Nonprofits: New Strategies for Growth and Sustainability illuminates the most timely issues facing today's philanthropic community. Edited and written by the Skystone Ryan consulting team-a world-class, philanthropic group of astute, educated fundraising and nonprofit consultants-the essays in this innovative book each take a fresh look at a unique side of nonprofit growth, including: How women are changing the face of philanthropy How human nature, business principles, and financial realities are transforming the missions, management, and finance of nonprofit organizations The secrets behind high-impact non- profit corporate partnerships Tips for casting your net into the social media ocean Challenges facing the nonprofit career path professional Diversity in philanthropy How to develop a worldwide fundraising strategy Drawing from the hard-won wisdom of Skystone Ryan's fundraising leaders, Building Strong Nonprofits introduces interactions, institutions, and ways of giving that have the potential to bring the philanthropic community vitality, stability, and relevance in today's new economic climate. Its clear strategies and practical tools offer your nonprofit the guidance it needs to take advantage of the changes-and unlimited opportunities-that face the nonprofit world. Learn more about Skystone Ryan at www.skystoneryan.com