Nonprofit Consulting Essentials: What Nonprofits and Consultants Need to Know [NOOK Book]

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"The relationship between consulting and nonprofits has never been more important. Both theoretically sophisticated and practically useful, Cagney's research will be of great use to anyone interested in improving nonprofit institutions, deriving the greatest benefit from consultants, and understanding what really goes on inside large organizations."
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Overview

Praise for Nonprofit Consulting Essentials

"The relationship between consulting and nonprofits has never been more important. Both theoretically sophisticated and practically useful, Cagney's research will be of great use to anyone interested in improving nonprofit institutions, deriving the greatest benefit from consultants, and understanding what really goes on inside large organizations."
Christopher McKenna, MBA program director and reader in business history and strategy, Said Business School, University of Oxford; and fellow, Brasenose College, Oxford, United Kingdom

"Everyone seems to have a different idea of what it means to consult or be a consultant, especially in the charitable sector. Finally, we have a book, Nonprofit Consulting Essentials, that really delves into the assumptions and truths and the roles and responsibilities of consultants."
Paulette V. Maehara, president and CEO, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International, Arlington, Virginia

"This really is an essential guide to nonprofit consulting and capacity building in the current climate of dramatic and discontinuous change. Whether you are just entering the sector or looking to refresh your skills, this book is a must-read."
Brian Fraser, lead provocateur, Jazzthink, Vancouver, Canada

"This book will be an important resource for nonprofit professionals who wish to become consultants and for those consultants who want to improve their craft."
Patrick M. Rooney, executive director, The Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana

"If you're a consultant in the nonprofit sector, or if you retain a consultant—if you're even thinking about hiring a consultant—read Nonprofit Consulting Essentials. There's a lot of practical value packed into the pages of this groundbreaking book."
Mal Warwick, founder and chairman, Mal Warwick Associates, Berkeley, California; and author, How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters

"I have been in the YMCA movement for 35 years and have used consultants for technology to financial development to coaching and more, but I have never truly understood the role and benefits of using consultants for nonprofits until I read this book."
Gregory O'Brien, president and CEO emeritus, Valley of the Sun YMCA, Phoenix, Arizona

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What People Are Saying

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"No nonprofit executive should be without a copy of this book on their desk. It represents the end of having to wing it when it comes to managing your investment in a consultant. You, your consultants and the results of your relationships will all be the better for the practical, insightful framework Penelope has put together here. And the scope of it is impressive, covering fundraising, marketing, governance, management and even international consulting. Say goodbye to the confusion that has typically surrounded this whole arena. Should you hire a consultant? You'll know after reading this great contribution to the field. Nothing like it has ever been compiled before."
Dan Pallotta, Author of "Uncharitable"

"I started consulting to nonprofits back in the 1980's. If only I had this very useful book back then! It is filled with valuable insights and how-tos - a terrific resource for the field."
Beth Kanter, Author, Beth's Blog and Co-Author "The Networked Nonprofit"

"I often hear from career-changing marketing, operations, and management professionals from the corporate world who are interested in consulting for the "good guys" — nonprofits — as they seek more meaning in their own lives and careers. I will direct every one of them to Nonprofit Consulting Essentials for a real-world assessment of both the benefits and potential pitfalls of becoming a nonprofit consultant. While some corporate skills are transferable, the nonprofit sector has its own unique rewards and challenges, which Penelope Cagney describes well in this book."
Kivi Leroux Miller, nonprofit board member, consultant, and author of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780470872314
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 8/13/2010
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 300
  • Sales rank: 822,057
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

Penelope Cagney is an active consultant and principal of The Cagney Company. A recognized authority on nonprofit consulting, she is a sought-after presenter for international conferences and webinars, as well as a frequent contributor to publications worldwide.

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Table of Contents

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

About the Alliance for Nonprofi t Management.

Chapter 1: What Nonprofi ts Need from Consultants.

The Infl uence of For-Profi t Thinking in the Nonprofi t Sector.

Reasons for Dominance of For-Profit Thinking.

In Defense of Nonprofi t Organizational Strengths.

How Nonprofits Are Different.

Ten Important Distinctions Between Nonprofi ts and For-Profits.

Chapter 2: The Importance of Process in Nonprofi t Consulting.

The Value of Process.

Using Process Consulting.

The Importance of Process in Complex Organizational Change: Tales of Two Mergers.

Chapter 3: The Stages of the Consulting Process.

Stage One: Engagement.

Stage Two: Getting Down to Business.

Stage Three: Implementation.

Chapter 4: Fundraising and Marketing.

Fundraising.

Marketing.

Emerging Issues and Trends Affecting Fundraising and Marketing.

Chapter 5: Governance Consulting.

Models of Board Leadership.

Areas Where Consultants Can Help Boards Improve Performance.

Emerging Issues and Trends Affecting Governance.

Chapter 6: Management and Organizational Development Consulting.

Traditional Management Consulting.

Organizational Development Consulting.

Models of Management Consulting to Nonprofits: Nonprofi t Consulting in For-Profit Firms.

Management Consulting Needs of Nonprofits.

Chapter 7: International Consulting.

What Is Fueling the Growth of International Nonprofits?

The International Consulting Landscape.

The Special Consulting Challenges of International Nonprofits and INGOs.

Special Qualities and Skills of International Consultants.

Chapter 8: What Works: Building a Strong Relationship Between Consultant and Nonprofit.

Making a Match That Works.

Maintaining a Relationship That Works.

Chapter 9: What's Next: A Look at the Future of Nonprofi ts and Consulting.

Trends Affecting Nonprofit Consulting.

How the Consulting World Is Changing.

Educating the Nonprofi t Consultants of the Future.

Resource A: Development of Nonprofi t Consulting in the United States.

Resource B: Advice for Consulting Firms.

Resource C: Ethics, Standards, and Consultant Certifi cation.

Resource D: Finding Consultants.

Resource E: Further Reading.

The Author.

Notes.

Index.

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  • Posted December 30, 2010

    Very Basic

    I would have titled this book Nonprofit Consulting Basics. As someone who has been on both sides of the table a few times, this book offered no great insights. The greatest value of the book is in the recitation of the various models which could be found with a well articulated Google search.

    If you have never hired a nonprofit consultant this book may be worth it. I take issue with a book priced at a text book level that is merely a basic overview.

    2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 20, 2010

    Excellent Resource

    In today's challenging times, nonprofit organizations are wise to utilize the expertise of professionals trained to give specific directions for Board Members, administrative staff and other key stakeholders. These directions include strategic plans for determining future growth, increasing impact and diversifying revenue. The Cagney Company was able to fulfill these needs for our agency by helping our staff define goals and target funding resources. Investing in non profits is no longer only about "feeling good" but is also about receiving a return on your investment. Staff found Ms. Cagney to be motivational, easy to work with, articulate and communicative. She provided us with the tools needed to move forward in fulfilling our mission.
    Irene M Toto, LMHC
    CEO
    The Institute for Growth and Development
    Kids First of Florida
    Clay Behavioral Health Center

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 12, 2010

    An essential tool for nonprofits

    Nonprofit organizations will inevitably find themselves at some point needing help in determining future direction, increasing impact, growing revenue, or otherwise dealing with a myriad of other organizational needs. They may turn to consultants for advice. Small nonprofits may do so because they do not have a staff experienced in every aspect of nonprofit management. Even large well-staffed organizations may lack the special expertise and skills that outsiders may possess. Whatever size the organization, board and staff are not always sure how best to work with consultants, what the expectations should be, or how to determine appropriate goals. Ms. Cagney's book, Nonprofit Consulting Essentials, is a valuable tool to make the best use of consulting resources. A copy of her book should be on the shelf of every nonprofit organization.

    Candida H. Sandford
    Past Chairman of the Board
    Kids First of Florida, Inc.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 30, 2010

    Praise from the Author of "The Networked Nonprofit" Beth Kanter

    "I started consulting to nonprofits back in the 1980's. If only I had
    this very useful book back then! It is filled with valuable insights
    and how-tos - a terrific resource for the field."

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 29, 2010

    Gold Standard of Nonprofit Consulting Guides

    If you are in nonprofit work - fundraising, consulting, board or other leadership, management and/or field work - then Penelope Cagney's NonProfit Consulting Essentials - What Nonprofits and Consultants Need to Know (2010, Josey-Bass) is simply the very next book you must put on both your professional and personal bookshelves.

    The research is dazzling - and quite worth its own place on your professional reference shelf. When you scan the resource pages (and they are substantial), you realize you now have your own comprehensive index of essential tools for understanding nonprofit consulting, client and provider relations, public and private enterprises, and more. In fact, this book should actually become a course. Yes, I'd call it the home-study version of a graduate education course on nonprofit consulting's place in the universe, written for anyone with an interest and basic knowledge of the field. But it's not just a textbook. It's an easy-to-use how-to guide as well. A personal AND professional resource.

    NonProfit Consulting Essentials is a highly practical, hands-on guide to understanding and working as, for, and with nonprofit consultants. More importantly, the book provides very interesting and valuable context at every turn - to understand what consulting is, how it works, why it is important (or seen as important), why and how governance and management use consultants; even what unique characteristics pertain to international consulting. The What Works and Trends chapters are concise and easy to follow. And what guide would be appropriate today without a section on history and ethics? Both are very well addressed without being preachy.

    I urge you to buy Penelope's book and get it onto your shelves as soon as you can. In my opinion, it is the OED - the gold standard of Nonprofit Consulting reference guides.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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