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[Recommended Book]

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

4.52
Average: 4.5 (25 votes)
By Stephen R. Covey
Another example of how business principles can effectively be applied in the nonprofit world.

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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People is a comprehensive program based on developing an awareness of how perceptions and assumptions hinder success—in business as well as personal relationships. Here's an approach that will help broaden your way of thinking and lead to greater opportunities and effective problem solving.  Read more



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A Passion for Excellence: The Leadership Difference

3.25
Average: 3.3 (4 votes)
By Nancy Austin and Tom Peters
Bring excellence to life in your nonprofit with Tom Peters guide.

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A Passion For Excellence is the single most existing, inspiring, career-transforming book ever published for people who want to get ahead. It takes you behind, the scenes in some of the most successful organizations and analyzes what makes them distinctive. Here are real people, real companies, real numbers. Here is what you need to know about the crucial elements of success: constant innovation, staying in touch with customers, encouraging the contributions of everyone in the company, and maintaining the integrity that is basic to leadership. Here are the secrets of building excellence.  Read more



[Tutorial]

Adding Value to Your Nonprofit Client Projects

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Average: 3.3 (6 votes)
By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Powerpoint presentation.  Read more



[Tool]

AFP FAQ: Fundraising Salaries

Courtesy of AFP International

Where can I find information on salaries?
AFP's 2009 Compensation and Benefits Survey provides information on annual professional income by years of experience, gender, gender and years of experience, certification status, organization fundraising level, type of organization, and position and type of organization.  Read more



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Born to Raise: What Makes a Great Fundraiser; What Makes a Fundraiser Great

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Average: 3.3 (6 votes)
By Jerry Panas
Ever wonder if you were really cut out to be a fundraiser? Panas tells you if you are in the right career.

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You will agree with us that no one knows fundraising like Jerry Panas does. In this spirited book he identifies and interviews fifty fundraisers he describes as being great—the best in the business.

These fundraisers give Panas inside information on what it takes to be the best. The very best. What they have to say may surprise you.  Read more



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Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies

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Average: 1 (2 votes)
By Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras
Solid business concepts every nonprofit manager can and should apply to their nonprofit.
 
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"This is not a book about charismatic visionary leaders. It is not about visionary product concepts or visionary products or visionary market insights. Nor is it about just having a corporate vision. This is a book about something far more important, enduring, and substantial. This is a book about visionary companies." So write Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in this groundbreaking book that shatters myths, provides new insights, and gives practical guidance to those who would like to build landmark companies that stand the test of time.  Read more



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Careers in Fund Raising

3
Average: 3 (3 votes)
By Lilya Wagner
Lilya Wagner is one of the foremost researchers in the field of philanthropy. In this book she outlines the options available and helps you find your path to success.
 
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Everything you need to know to launch your career in fundraising

Careers in Fundraising provides expert guidance on professional opportunities in the field of fundraising, including topics on professional development, on-the-job issues, and the significance of fundraising as a career.  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Development Director Tips

Your rating: None Average: 3.3 (3 votes)

Here a few lessons learned from more than twenty years in the field of development.nbsp; Read more



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