non-profit

Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide
$29.99
The book was purchased through my account for a co-worker. She had the library's book, so when I showed her the price, she wanted her own. She gives the book glowing reviews and says it is wonderful and easy to understand.

Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work
$24.99
Definitely the best manual regarding fundraising I have read so far. Consistent, comprehensive, transparent and above all useful.

The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations
$34.95
There is a beautiful simplicity about this book. I think's a great way to bridge from the high level strategy to implementation, and to capture the essence of what's important along the way. A great way to communicate to all involved what the org is up to.

The book walks you through each step with examples where orgs used different styles for the given steps. The question templates, for instance for objectives, are great at framing the points so your org can succeed at them.

The beginning of the book has a great set of "diagnostic" sheets to help you think about how things are going at all levels of your org, and for you personally.

One thing to be aware of is that this book assumes that you already understand your market positioning. What I mean by this is that you have picked out a place to play in the market, structurally, that will lead to success. Yes there are some questions that may help you further consider if you're org is positioned properly, but this book won't get you there.

Thus I'd combine this book with a strategy book which may help you to figure out a place for your org to fit in, that will set it up for success. "Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations" is a good one.

Nonprofit Law & Governance For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
$24.99
I was very pleased with this book. It is full of important information and explained in a very clear and easily understood way. I definately recommend this book for anyone who is starting up, or already involved with a non profit looking to better understand the process.