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Bibliography
Evaluating
the CEO's Performance
Aspen
Publications. (1996). Evaluating
the nonprofit CEO.
Akron, IA.
Nason,
J. (1997). Board
assessment of the chief executive: A responsibility essential
to good governance. Washington D.C.: National Center for Nonprofit Boards.
Pierson,
J. and Mintz, J. (1996). Assessment
of the chief executive: A tool for governing boards and
chief executives of nonprofit organizations. Washington D.C.: National Center for Nonprofit Boards.
Temkin,
T. (1997. September 1) Constant communcation makes evaluations
easier. Miami
Herald.
p. 10.
Temkin,
T. (1997). Evaluating the top administrator: A new Approach.
Nonprofit World.
15. (4), 14-17.
Temkin,
T. (1197. August 18). Evaluation process vital to agency's
success. Miami
Herald. p.
10.
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Bibliography
Boards
Andringa,
Robert and Ted Engstrom (1997). Nonprofit
Board Answer Book: Practical Guidelines for Board Members
and Chief Executives. Washington D.C.: National Center for Nonprofit Boards.
Block,
Stephen (1998). Perfect
Nonprofit Boards: Myths, Paradoxes and Paradigms. Needham Heights, MA: Simon & Schuster Custom Publishing.
Carver,
John (1990). Boards
That Make a Difference. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Inc.
Carver,
John and Miriam Mayhew Carver (1997). Reinventing Your Board:
A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Policy Governance.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Inc.
Chait,
Richard, Thomas Holland & Barbara Taylor (1996). Improving
the Performance of Governing Boards.
Phoenix: The Oryx Press.
Drucker,
Peter (1990). Managing
the Nonprofit Organization: Principles and Practices. New York: HarperCollins.
Harvard
Business Review (Ed.)(1999). Harvard
Business Review on Nonprofits. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Houle,
C.O. (1989). Governing
Boards: Their Nature and Nurture.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Inc.
O'Connell,
B. (1985). The
Board Members Book.
New York: The Foundation Center.
Stratton,
Jeff (Ed.)(monthly)Board & Adminstrator. Frederick, MA: Aspen Publications.
Temkin,
Terrie (biweekly). On the Board in Miami
Herald Business Monday.
Weisman,
Carol (1998). Build
a Better Board in 30 Days: A Practical Guide for Busy Trustees. St. Louis: F.E. Robbins & Sons.
Weisman,
Carol (Ed.)(1998). Secrets
of Successful Boards: The Best from the Non-Profit Pros.
St. Louis: F.E. Robbins & Sons.
General
Resources
Aspen
Publications: 7201 McKinney Circle, Frederick, MD 21704.
800-234-1660. www.aspenpublishers.com
National
Center for NonProfit Boards: 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 900,
Washington D.C. 20036. 202-452-6262. www.ncnb.org
Society
for Nonprofit Organizations: 6314 Odana Road, Suite 1, Madison,
Wisconsin 53719. 800-424-7367. http://danenet.wicip.org/snpo
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Bibliography
Strategic
Planning
Barry,
Bryan W. (1986) Strategic
Planning Workbook for Nonprofit Organizations. St. Paul, Minnesota: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.
Eadie,
Douglas C. (1995) Putting vision to powerful use in your
organization. Nonprofit
World,
13(4), 40-45.
Howe,
Fisher. (1997) The
Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Lewis,
C. Patrick. (1997) Building
a Shared Vision: A Leader's Guide to Aligning the Organization. Portland, Oregon: Productivity Press.
Long-range Planning
Manual for Board Members.
(1993) Akron, Iowa: Aspen Publisher, Inc.
Migliore,
R. Henry, Stevens, Robert E., Loudon, David L., & Williamson,
Stan. (1995) Strategic
Planning for Not-for-Profit Organizations. Binghamton, New York: The Haworth Press Inc.
Mintzberg,
Henry, Ahlstrand, Bruce, & Lampel, Joseph. (1998) Strategy
Safari: A Guided Tour Through the Wilds of Strategic Management. New York, NY: The Free Press.
Nanus,
Burt. (1992) Visionary
Leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Rice,
James, J. (1997) Strategic visioning in non-profit organizations:
Providing a clear direction for the future. The
Journal of Volunteer Administration 15(4), 30-39.
Temkin,
Terrie (1998). Mission-Based Strategic Planning: The Key
to your Organization's Survival. In Carol Weisman (Ed.),
Secrets
of Successful Boards: The Best from the Non-Profit Pros
(pp.82-103) St. Louis, MO: F.E. Robbins & Sons.
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Activities
Resources for Training with a Lasting Impact
A Bibliography
Berry,
Donna, Charles Cadwell and Joe Fehrmann. (1994) 50
Activities for Empowerment. Amherst,
MA: HRD Press.
Caroselli,
Marlene. (1998) Great Session Openers, Closers & Energizers:
Quick Activities for Warming Up Your Audience and Ending
on a High Note. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Crosswords & Word
Games: An Unlimited Assortment of Crosswords & Word
Games. On CD-ROM. (1995) Expert Software, Inc.
Eggleton,
Harry C, Judy C. Rice. (1966) The Fieldbook of Team
Interventions. Amherst,
MA: HRD Press.
Kroehnert,
Gary. (1991) 100 Training Games. Sydney, Australia:
McGraw- Hill,Inc.
Merwin,
Sandra. (1992) Evaluation: 10 Significant Ways for
Measuring and Improving Training Impact. San Francisco,
CA: Jossey Bass/Pfeiffer.
Michalko,
Michael. (1991) Thinkertoys. Berkeley, CA: 10
Speed Press.
Newstrom,
John W. (1983) Games Trainers Play. New York,
NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Newstrom,
John W. (1983) More Games Trainers Play. New York,
NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Newstrom,
John W. (1991) Still More Games Trainers Play.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill,Inc.
Nilson,
Carolyn. (1993) Team Games for Trainers. New York,
NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Nilson,
Carolyn. (1995) Games That Drive Change. New York,
NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Oech,
Roger von. (1990) A Whack on the Side of the Head. New
York, NY: Warner Books, Inc.
Pike,
Bob, Sara Anderson. (1994) Dynamic Openers & Energizers.
Minneapolis, MN: Lakewood Books
Pike,
Bob, Julie Tilka. (1991) Creative Training Tools. Minneapolis,
MN: Lakewood
Books.
Rohnke,
Karl. (1984) Silver Bullets. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Co.
Silberman,
Mel. (1996) Team & Organization Development.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Silberman,
Mel and Karen Lawson. (1995) 101 Ways to Make
Training Active. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass/Pfeiffer.
Solem,
Lynn and Bob Pike. (1997) 50 Creative Training Closers:
Innovative Ways to End Your Training with Impact! San
Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass/Pfeiffer.
VanGundy,
Aurthur B. (1992) Idea Power: Techniques & Resources
to Unleash the Creativity in Your Organization. New
York, NY: American Management Association.
www.puzzlemaker.com
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Fisher,
James C. and Kathleen M. Cole (1993). Leadership and
Management of Volunteer Programs: A Guide for Volunteer
Administrators. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers
McCurley,
Steve and Rick Lynch (1989). Essential Volunteer
Management. Downers Grove, IL: Heritage Arts Publishing
McCurley,
Steve and Rick Lynch (1996). Volunteer Management: Mobilizing
All Resources of the Community. Downers Grove, IL:
Heritage Arts Publishing
Wilson,
Marlene (1991). Recruiting and Interviewing Volunteers.
www.cybervpm.com/screen.htm
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CAREER
MAPPING RESOURCES
BOOKS
Bolles,
Richard (1998) What Color Is Your Parachute
Workbook: How to Create a Picture of Your Ideal
Job or Next Career. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed
Press
Bolles,
Richard (2001) What Color Is Your Parachute
2001?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters & Career
Changers. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press
Leider,
Richard and David Shapiro (2001) Whistle While
You Work: Heeding Your Life’s Calling. San
Francisco, CA: Barrett-Koehler
Lore,
Nicholas (1998) The Pathfinder: How to Choose
or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction
and Success. Fireside
Sher,
Barbara and Barbara Smith (1995) I Could Do
Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover
What You Really Want and How to Get It. DTP
Tieger,
Paul et al (2001) Do What You Are: Discover
the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets
of Personality Type – Revised and Updated Edition
Featuring E-careers for the 21st Century. Little
Brown & Co.
WEBSITES
http://www.accessjobs.org/ – Job hunting
tips, information on writing résumés, information
on the nonprofit job market, career mapping information,
a résumé bank and more
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/ – Information
regarding wages, employment trends and the outlook
for various careers, compiled by the Department
of Labor
http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocecs/CRC/manual-home.html – Information
on self-assessment, occupational research and decision-making,
employment contacts, and career/life planning
http://www.charityvillage.com/charityvillage/caras.html – A comprehensive self-assessment tool for use in career
planning
http://www.charityvillage.com/charityvillage/job.html – Guidelines for mounting an effective job search
http://www.content.aolcom.aol.monster.com/nonprofits/articles/jobsearch/ – Job
search tips
http://Keirsey.com – The Keirsey Temperament and
Character Sorter, which is a personality index
for use in career mapping
http://online.onetcenter.org/ – Developed
by the U.S. Department of Labor, this excellent
site offers extensive information on jobs, the
skills necessary for different jobs, and the accommodations
that must be made for persons with disabilities
http://typefocus.com – The Myers-Briggs Personality
Type Assessment. A free, short version is available
as is the standard version, which is available
for a minimal charge
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RESOURCES
CONDUCTING
THE BUSINESS OF BOARDS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
BOARD
EDUCATION (ONLINE)
BoardTalk – Get
answers to all your questions on this bulletin
board sponsored by the National Center for Nonprofit
Boards. It is free, but open to members only.
To subscribe, send an e-mail message to boardtalk@list.ncnb.org. Leave
the subject blank. In the message section type:
subscribe boardtalk <your e-mail address>
CharityChannel – One-stop
shopping for those interested in sharing information
with others about all aspects of the nonprofit
world. One of the many bulletin boards available
here deals specifically with board issues. It is
sponsored by American Philanthropy Review. Subscriptions
are free and entered at www.charitychannel.com/forums.
Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership
and Management – Learn
from the best in the business. Developed by
the Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations,
the eight modules – including Building a Board
with a Passion for Mission with Carol Weisman – originally
designed for satellite broadcast are now available
online. Contact the Society for Nonprofit Organizations
for more information: snpo@danenet.wicip.org.
On
the Board – Column ran biweekly for 5 years in
the Miami Herald’s Business Monday. Author,
Terrie Temkin, answers questions about the nonprofit
world. Selected columns vailable online at www.herald.com or www.nonprofitmanagementsolutions.com/resources..
BOOKS
Secrets of Successful Boards: The
Best from the Non-Profit Pros (1998). Carol Weisman, Ed. St. Louis: F. E. Robbins & Sons.
$25 plus $4 shipping. Available from NonProfit
Management Solutions, Inc., PO Box 7536, Hollywood,
FL 33081.
NEWSLETTERS
Board and Administrator – A monthly newsletter geared for
both lay and professional leaders. Relevant issues
for each group are printed on different slip-out
pages. An easy-to-read newsletter, it provides
techniques for building and maintaining strong
board/administrator relationships. Articles include
tips from practitioners in the field. Subscribers
are encouraged to call the Board Issues Hotline
for answers to specific questions. Published by
Aspen Publications. $124 annually. Tel: 1-800-638-8437.
Board Member – A benefit of membership in the
National Center for Nonprofit Boards, this monthly
newsletter shares trends and insights from practitioners
and experts alike.
Nonprofit Board Report – A monthly newsletter designed
specifically for board members. It provides information
about board roles and responsibilities, as well
as concrete solutions for problems typically facing
boards. Published by Progressive Business Publications,
it costs $249 annually for 5 copies of each issue. Additional
copies are available for $27/year. Tel: 1-800-220-5000.
NonProfit Management Solutions – This quarterly newsletter is
no longer published. However, back issues of interest
to board members, along with other resources, are
available online at www.nonprofitmanagementsolutions.com/resources
ORGANIZATIONS
National
Center for Nonprofit Boards (NCNB) – Dedicated
to strengthening governing boards by providing
conferences, training programs, and educational
materials to board members and staff.
1828
L St. NW, Suite 900, Washington D.C.
Tel:
1-800-883-6262
Fax:
1-202-452-6299
www.ncnb.org
Youth
on Board – Helps young people and adults think
differently about each other so that they can work
together to change their communities. Provides
an 8-week board skills training program, as well
as organizing and advocacy training.
PO
Box 440322, Somerville, MA 02144
Tel:
1-617-623-9900
Fax:
1-617-623-4359
REGULATIONS
State by State Guide to Youth in Governance Laws
Published
by Youth on Board
PO
Box 440322, Somerville, MA 02144
Tel:
1-617-623-9900
Fax:
1-617-623-4359
State Laws for
NPO Board Meetings by Teleconference – Go to www.muridae.com/nporegulation/documents/teleconf_definitions.html
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RESOURCES
FOR FINDING JOBS IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR ONLINE
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PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
RESOURCE
LIST
Blair, Gerard
M. Planning a Project. www.ee.ed.ac.uk/~gerard/Management/art8.html
Boulmetis, John
and Dutwin, Phyllis. (1999). The ABCs
of Evaluation: Timeless Techniques for
Program and Project Managers. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass
Building
from Strength: Replication as a Strategy
for Expanding Social Programs That Work (Report)
(1994). The Conservation Company and
Public/Private Ventures
Herron, Douglas
B. (1997). Marketing Nonprofit Programs
and Services: Proven and Practical Strategies
to Get More Customers, Members and Donors.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
Innovating (Quarterly
Journal). Rensselaerville, NY: The Rensselaerville
Institute
Letts, Christine,
Ryan, William and Grossman, Allen. (1998). High
Performance Nonprofit Organizations: Managing
Upstream for Greater Impact. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.
Macduff, Nancy.
(1989). Designing Programs for the Volunteer
Sector. Downers Grove, IL: Heritage
Arts
McNamara,
Carter. Free Management Library. Designing
and Marketing Your Programs (On-Line Nonprofit
Organizational Development Program Module
#7). www.managementhelp.org/np_progs/mkt_mod/market.htm
McNamara,
Carter. Free Management Library. Program
Planning and Management. (Resources) www.mapnp.org/library/prog_mng/prog_mng.htm
Michalko, Michael.
(1991). Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Business
Creativity for the 90s. Berkeley, CA:
Ten Speed Press
Wholey, Joseph,
Hatry, Harry, & Newcomer, Kathryn (ed.)
(1994). Handbook of Practical Program
Evaluation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass |
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Resources
for Online Giving & Charity Auctions
https://www.groundspring.org/index_gs.cfm*
Besides
providing case studies for online fund raising,
an online fund raising “tip of the week,” and
a handbook on online fund raising, this site
allows your donors to make donations to your
organization. There is a transaction and processing
charge for this last service.
www.justgive.org*
Justgive
serves as a portal through which your donors
can give to your organization. There are no
transaction, processing or other fees associated
with this service. The site links directly
to Guidestar so that your donors can easily access
your Form 990. In addition, there are inspiring
stories on philanthropy.
www.Networkforgood.com*
This
site allows your donors to make donations to
your organization, as well as to volunteer and
speak out on your behalf. Similar to Justgive.org
there is no cost to your organization for this
service.
www.silentcharityauctions.com/auctionservices.htm*
Silent
Charity Auction provides a system designed specifically
for fundraising events and allows for nationwide
exposure with bidding permitted as early as 90
days prior to an event. Among other things they
will help solicit auction prizes, link to your
website, and notify winners.
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· The
listing of these companies should not be considered
an endorsement. Anyone looking to hire a third
party to handle online donations should do his
or her own due diligence.
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Resources:
Personnel Management
CharityChannel.com. This
may be one of the best resources for anyone
working in nonprofits. Among the many free
forums on this site is CHARITY-HR (www.charitychannel.com/archives/charity-hr.html)
where you can ask questions related to human
resources issues in the nonprofit sector. Also
check out both the forum and e-zine addressing
volunteer management. Enter the site at its
main gateway, www.charitychannel.com, for access
to all the services.
Chief Executive Compensation: A Guide for Nonprofit
Boards by BoardSource. This booklet was written to help boards understand
the factors that affect compensation and
what constitutes appropriate compensation. $12
for BoardSource members; $16 for nonmembers.
Department
of Labor www.dol.gov
Florida State and Federal Employee Law Manual. American
Chamber of Commerce Publications. Available
from Human Resources Comply, 800-848-5645 x469
or www.hrcomply.com for
$179. For members of the Chamber of Commerce
or the Society of Human Resources Management
it’s $149.
GovDocs.com. Download
labor law posters including those required
by OSHA and minimum wage at www.gov.doc.com .
The Policy Sampler by Kathleen Fletcher. A BoardSource Publication. This
booklet comes with a diskette to allow for
personalization of the sample policies and
job descriptions. $39 for BoardSource (formerly
the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) members;
$52 for nonmembers.
Society
for Human Relations Management. This is the
professional organization for HR professionals. Visit
online at www.shrm.org. While
access is limited for non-members, you will
find tips of the day, publications, resources
and a bookstore with many titles on hiring,
staffing, recruitment, retention, employee
relations, compensation and benefits, HR and
the law, leadership and performance.
Tips for Teams: A Ready Reference for Solving Common
Team Problems. Kimball Fisher, Steven Rayner, William Belgard and the Belgard, Risher,
Rayner Team. New York, N.Y.: McGraw Hill.,
1995.
Additional HR Resources Available Online:
GENERAL
BENEFITS
AND SALARY FOR NONPROFITS
OUTSOURCING
REGULATIONS
Catalogs
California
Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Volunteer Sales Center. Volunteer Recognition. www.cahhs.com. 916-641-9670
Creative
Solutions for Training Leaders. Trainers Tools. 800-383-9210
Oriental
Trading Company. Inexpensive Give-aways. www.orientaltrading.com. 800-228-2269
Positive
Promotions. Volunteer Recognition. www.positivepromotions.com. 800-635-2666
Trainer’s
Warehouse. Trainers Tools. www.trainerswarehouse.com. 800-299-3770
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Block,
Peter. (1981). Flawless Consulting: A Guide
to Getting Your Expertise Used. San Diego,
CA: Pfeiffer & Company.
Kibbe,
Barbara and Setterberg, Fred. (1992). Succeeding
with Consultants: Self Assessment for the Changing
Nonprofit. USA: The Foundation Center
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Dana Gaines and Robinson, James C. (1995). Performance
Consulting: Moving Beyond Training. San Francisco,
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Terrie. (1997, May). Facilitator Stories with
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Terrie and Tesse Akpeki. (In Press). Getting
Value from Consultants. London: National
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Temkin,
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of the White Knight: Finding the Perfect Consultant. Nonprofit
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Temkin,
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