{"product_id":"nonprofit-consulting-essentials-isbn-9780470442401","title":"Nonprofit Consulting Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsultants are playing an increasingly important role in the challenging world of nonprofits. Yet despite the demand for consulting services, nonprofit professionals often lack the necessary insight into how best to choose and work with a consultant.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital resource both for nonprofit leaders selecting and working with a consultant to guarantee the best use of their agency’s resources, as well as consultants seeking a clear understanding of the more subtle dynamics that define a successful consulting practice working with social sector organizations.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Penelope Cagney’s years of experience as a top-level nonprofit consultant, \u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with keen insights and in-depth interviews with the founders and leaders of influential consulting firms. Throughout the book, Cagney outlines a number of concrete consulting strategies that can serve as additional tools for managers seeking to resolve complex organizational development issues.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e also offers recommendations to nonprofit leaders and consultants to make their relationship the best it can be. Once a solid alliance is formed, they can tackle complex organizational challenges together, such as fundraising and marketing, governance and management, and organizational development.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCagney explores what it takes to make the consulting experience a success and covers vital topics such as: the key differences between consulting with nonprofits versus for-profit organizations, the primary areas of nonprofit consultation, making the consulting relationship work, the special ethical considerations of consulting in the sector, and understanding emerging trends in consulting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e reviews the best practices and thinking in the nonprofit consulting practice, providing leaders and consultants a way to ensure a robust organization in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Alliance for Nonprofit Management xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What Nonprofits Need from Consultants 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Influence of For-Profit Thinking in the Nonprofit Sector 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for Dominance of For-Profit Thinking 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Defense of Nonprofit Organizational Strengths 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Nonprofits Are Different 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Important Distinctions Between Nonprofits and For-Profits 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Importance of Process in Nonprofit Consulting 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Process 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Process Consulting 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Process in Complex Organizational Change: Tales of Two Mergers 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Stages of the Consulting Process 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage One: Engagement 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage Two: Getting Down to Business 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage Three: Implementation 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Fundraising and Marketing 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFundraising 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging Issues and Trends Affecting Fundraising and Marketing 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Governance Consulting 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels of Board Leadership 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAreas Where Consultants Can Help Boards Improve Performance 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging Issues and Trends Affecting Governance 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Management and Organizational Development Consulting 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Management Consulting 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational Development Consulting 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels of Management Consulting to Nonprofits: Nonprofit Consulting in For-Profit Firms 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Consulting Needs of Nonprofits 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: International Consulting 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Fueling the Growth of International Nonprofits? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe International Consulting Landscape 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Special Consulting Challenges of International Nonprofits and INGOs 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Qualities and Skills of International Consultants 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: What Works: Building a Strong Relationship Between Consultant and Nonprofit 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Match That Works 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining a Relationship That Works 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: What's Next: A Look at the Future of Nonprofits and Consulting 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends Affecting Nonprofit Consulting 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Consulting World Is Changing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducating the Nonprofit Consultants of the Future 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource A: Development of Nonprofit Consulting in the United States 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource B: Advice for Consulting Firms 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource C: Ethics, Standards, and Consultant Certification 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource D: Finding Consultants 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource E: Further Reading 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 235\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePENELOPE CAGNEY\u003c\/b\u003e 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.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsultants are playing an increasingly important role in the challenging world of nonprofits. Yet despite the demand for consulting services, nonprofit professionals often lack the necessary insight into how best to choose and work with a consultant.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital resource both for nonprofit leaders selecting and working with a consultant to guarantee the best use of their agency’s resources, as well as consultants seeking a clear understanding of the more subtle dynamics that define a successful consulting practice working with social sector organizations.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Penelope Cagney’s years of experience as a top-level nonprofit consultant, \u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with keen insights and in-depth interviews with the founders and leaders of influential consulting firms. Throughout the book, Cagney outlines a number of concrete consulting strategies that can serve as additional tools for managers seeking to resolve complex organizational development issues.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e also offers recommendations to nonprofit leaders and consultants to make their relationship the best it can be. Once a solid alliance is formed, they can tackle complex organizational challenges together, such as fundraising and marketing, governance and management, and organizational development.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCagney explores what it takes to make the consulting experience a success and covers vital topics such as: the key differences between consulting with nonprofits versus for-profit organizations, the primary areas of nonprofit consultation, making the consulting relationship work, the special ethical considerations of consulting in the sector, and understanding emerging trends in consulting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e reviews the best practices and thinking in the nonprofit consulting practice, providing leaders and consultants a way to ensure a robust organization in the future.    \"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDan Pallotta\u003c\/b\u003e, Author of \"Uncharitable\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBeth Kanter\u003c\/b\u003e, Author, Beth's Blog and Co-Author \"The Networked Nonprofit\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eNonprofit Consulting Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKivi Leroux Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, nonprofit board member, consultant, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989697151205,"sku":"NP9780470442401","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470442401.jpg?v=1761785144","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/nonprofit-consulting-essentials-isbn-9780470442401","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}