Profiles of Excellence
Achieving Success in the Nonprofit Sector

E. B. Knauft (Author), Renee A. Berger (Author), Sandra T. Gray (Author)

9781555423377, Wiley

Hardback, published 1 March 1991

200 pages
23.8 x 16 x 1.8 cm, 0.401 kg

A Publication of INDEPENDENT SECTOR

Detailed case studies reveal how nonprofits can achieve excellenceby applying basic qualities of outstanding leadership: a clearlyarticulated sense of mission, a dynamic leader, and involved andcommitted governing board, and the ability to raise funds andmotivate volunteers.

Foreword.

Preface.

The Authors.

Part One: The Four Hallmarks of Excellence.

1. The Primacy of Mission.

2. Effective Leadership.

3. A Dynamic Board.

4. Strong Development Programs.

Part Two: Excellence in Action: Case Studies of OutstandingNonprofit Organizations.

5. Atlanta Historical Society: Adapting to Changing Times.

6. Baxter Community Center: Getting an Agency Back on ItsFeet.

7. East Bay Asian Local Development Center: Entrepreneurship at theGrass Roots.

8. Guadalupe Center: Leadership that Heals.

9. Indian Health Board: Challenging the Status Quo.

10. Interlochen Center for the Arts: Unswerving Dedication toMission.

11. Northside Center for Child Development: Managing LeadershipTransititons.

12. San Francisco Education Fund: A Pioneer Manages the Problems ofSuccess.

13. Seattle Emergency Housing Inc.: Building Partnerships.

14. Upward Fund Afterschool: Leadership for Independence.

Part Three: Achieving Excellence.

15. Making Mission Meaningful: Building and Using a Strong MissionStatement.

16. Developing Leadership Skills.

17. Guidelines for Enhancing Board Effectivenss.

18. Raising Funds and Moblizing Volunteers.

Conclusion: Planning for Excellence.

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]