Below are a variety of resources, links and articles related to non-profit management and leadership. Take a few moments to grow your knowledge by browsing through the selected resources.
NSWM Recommended Events
Governance
Successful Community Governance and Organization (2nd ed.) (2012) by J. Tropman
Financial
Essential Business Skills for Social Work Managers (2014) by A. Germak
Ashoka – a global organization supporting and promoting the work of social entrepreneurs and so-called “change makers” focused on solving complex social problems through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Stanford Social Innovation Review – a scholarly magazine and website published by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford University, which includes cutting-edge articles on entrepreneurship and innovation in the social sector.
Financial Management Resources for Nonprofits – The National Council of Nonprofits hosts on its website an expansive listing of nonprofit financial management tools, tips, and resource articles, including those related to budgeting, financial policies, cash flow issues, and internal control practices.
Nonprofit Finance Fund – a financial advisory firm focused on the nonprofit sector, which publishes the annual State of the Sector surveyon the financial health of the nonprofit sector in the United States.
BoardSource – an organization that helps develop the capacity of nonprofit boards of directors and executive management teams. Much of BoardSource’s offerings are fee-based, but there is also some useful information available for free on its website.
Bridgestar – an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, a popular nonprofit sector consultancy, offering articles and tools related to talent acquisition, management, and retention in the nonprofit sector. The website also features a comprehensive job board for open management, board member, and executive positions.
GuideStar – a clearing house of information related to the U.S. nonprofit sector, including downloadable Internal Revenue Service Form 990s and various free articles related to managing people and other aspects of nonprofit management. Create an account for free to view and download content.
NonProfit Marketing Blog – a popular blog site sponsored by Network for Good that includes almost daily posts on various topics to help enhance your organization’s marketing strategy.
Communications Consortium Media Center – a public interest group dedicated to helping nonprofits use media and new technologies effectively.The website includes tips on writingop-ed columns and letters to the editor as well as submission criteria for op-ed and letter submissions to America’s top 100 newspapers.
The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) – an intermediary venture philanthropy-type organization that funds and helps to develop social enterprises. The website contains business planning and other helpful tools. Registration is free, but necessary to access the tools.
Compensation Advice for Nonprofits– Pete Smith, former president, CEO, and chairman of Watson Wyatt Worldwide (now known as Towers Watson), a global human resource consulting firm, now runs a boutique consultancy and maintains a blog geared toward nonprofits. A good resource for making compensation decisions for your business plan or otherwise.
The Current and Future State of Nonprofit Philanthropy
Management
National Council of Nonprofits
Discover Business – Discover Business provides free guides with proven business and management strategies, which can help you develop a solid business plan and/or sufficient business management skills.
Bridgestar – an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, a popular nonprofit sector consultancy, offering articles and tools related to talent acquisition, management, and retention in the nonprofit sector. The website also features a comprehensive job board for open management, board member, and executive positions.
Effectively managing nonprofit organizations (2006) R. Edwards & J. Yanke
Essential Business Skills for Social Work Managers (2014) by A. Germak
“The End of Management” by Lawrence L. Martin, Ph.D, MSW, MBA. Professor of Public Affairs University of Central Florida. January 2011
“Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator in Making Hiring Decisions” by Barbara Tunney, LCSW and Bruce Friedman, PhD
Technology
Idealware: Guides to help make software decisions
The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN): Technology resources and links
TechSoup: Free technology and tips for nonprofits
Communications Consortium Media Center – a public interest group dedicated to helping nonprofits use media and new technologies effectively. The website includes tips on writing op-ed columns and letters to the editor as well as submission criteria for op-ed and letter submissions to America’s top 100 newspapers.
Policy
The role of social workers as policy practitioners
“Maximizing Social Work’s Impact in a Changing Political Landscape” – Social Work Policy Institute’s Full Report from the 2017 Policy Practice Summit
New Tax Law Policy
Resources on How the New Federal Tax Law Impacts Charitable Nonprofits -By National Council of Nonprofits
Overviews on the tax law’s impact on nonprofits -By National Council of Nonprofits
Read about 2 principal actions that organizations should consider in an effort to avoid paying the exercise tax – By NonProfitPro
Marketing
Nonprofit 911: Free marketing and fundraising webinars
NonProfit Marketing Blog – a popular blog site sponsored by Network for Good that includes almost daily posts on various topics to help enhance your organization’s marketing strategy.
Educational
Introductory Guide to Macro Social Work
Health and Human Services Degree Guide
Social Work Licensing and Certification Resources by Affordable Colleges Online
Best Online Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Top Online MSW Programs in America
Guide to Organizational Leadership
Nonprofit and Volunteering Degree Guide
Top Specialties and Emerging Careers in Social Work by Affordable Colleges Online