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July 2008 Source of the Month

The Accidental Fundraiser by Julie M. Still R361 St54A

A great resource for volunteer groups and beginner fundraisers, especially those without formal training. Includes information on what to do before a proposal is written. Each chapter contains a section,”When Things Go Wrong”, examples of situations that do not work right and how to deal with them. An enjoyable, easy to read book with many good suggestions for success.

June 2008 Source of the Month

Foundation Fundamentals R361 F82541 2008

The latest version of the Foundation Center classic, Foundation Fundamentals is in its eighth edition. Online resources useful in the funding research process are featured. New to this edition, a chapter on the research needs of the individual grantseeker. A user friendly tool, Foundation Fundamentals is a great orientation to the philanthropy field and the reader receives a thorough explanation of what a foundation is.

May 2008 Source of the Month

Grant Proposal Makeover: transform your request from no to yes by Cheryl A. Clarke and Susan P. Fox R361 C551 g3

Written by seasoned consultants Cheryl Clarke and Susan Fox, this book explains how to strengthen grant proposals. The beginning of each chapter starts with an example of a weak proposal written with a common flaw. The authors point out the problem and demonstrates how the proposal can be improved. Grantwriting tips are found throughout the book.

April 2008 Source of the Month

Forces for Good: the six practices of high-impact nonprofits
by Leslie R. Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant R658.048 C889f
The authors interviewed and conducted surveys of highly successful nonprofit organizations to determine what made them great. The organizations considered highly successful by the authors are: America's Second Harvest, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, City Year, Environmental Defense, The Expolaratorium, Habitat for Humanity International, the Heritage Foundation, National Council of La Raza, Self-Help, Share our Strength, Teach for America, and YouthBuild USA. They concluded that there were six practices that these nonprofits had in common. Shared, winning characteristics of these organizations are included and explored.

March 2008 Source of the Month

Community Leadership Handbook: framing ideas, building relationships, and mobilizing resources R307.14 K896c
This is a useful tool for developing effective community leadership skills. Organized in four parts, the first explains core competencies for community leaders. Parts two through four includes a number of worksheets and practical advice to help the reader accomplish goals.

February 2008 Source of the Month

The Nonprofit Quarterly
A national publication “promoting spirited nonprofit management”. Nonprofit Quarterly is a great resource for guidance in nonprofit management. In addition to the articles, case studies are also provided, allowing the reader to access the facts and draw their own conclusions.

January 2008 Source of the Month

Every Nonprofit's Guide to Publishing by Cheryl Woodard and Lucia Hwang R658.048W8504e3

This comprehensive and practical guide will help you to produce interesting and informative publications. You will be assisted in communicating effectively for your organization. Written by two seasoned professionals, this is a “hands on” guide that provides information that is understandable and easy to follow. It will help you to produce materials that are affordable as well.

Following the suggestions offered in this book will help you to find the best vendors and free lance workers and provide you with effective fundraising strategies also.

December 2007 Source of the Month

Level Best: How Small and Grassroots Nonprofits Can Tackle Evaluation and Talk Results by Marcia Festen R658.048 F4291

A readable, practical guide to planning and evaluating geared to small and grassroots organizations. Information is offered in an easy to follow, step- by- step format that allows the user to “develop the evaluation plan, gather the data, and use the lessons learned to strengthen the organization, as well as make the case for continued support”.

The book recommends the rolling evaluation method which allows the user to “build evaluation into work at a manageable pace.”

November 2007 Source of the Month

Our Day to End Poverty: 24 ways you can make a difference
by Shannon Daley-Harris and Jeffrey Keenan R362.5 D156o

This book helps the reader to think about, and work to eliminate poverty in doable, creative ways. Each chapter stands alone and provides numerous opportunities for the reader to become involved in eliminating poverty. Each of the 24 chapters ends with practical ways to learn, contribute and actions to make a difference. It is organized to correspond with a 24 hour day allowing a person to relate to the experiences of others and at the end of the day to have made an impact on ending poverty.

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