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Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide to Strengthening and Sustaining Organizational Achievement, 3rd Edition

admin — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:15:06 +0000

When it was first published more than sixteen years ago, John Bryson's Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations introduced a new and thoughtful strategic planning model. Since then it has become the standard reference in the field. In this completely revised third edition, Bryson updates his perennial bestseller to help todayâ��s leaders enhance organizational effectiveness. This new edition: Features the Strategy Change Cycleâ��a proven planning process used by a large number of organizations Offers detailed guidance on implementing the planning process and includes specific tools and techniques to make the process work in any organization Introduces new material on creating public value, stakeholder analysis, strategy mapping, balanced scorecards, collaboration, and more Includes information about the organizational designs that will encourage strategic thought and action throughout the entire organization Contains a wealth of updated examples and cases

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition

admin — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:15:06 +0000

Guidelines on adapting proven corporate marketing tools to the nonprofit sector For strategic planning to be effective in the nonprofit setting, a variety of issues must be considered, including the relationship between board and staff, limited resources, and more. Packed with real-world insights, planning tips, common misperceptions, pitfalls to avoid, and other useful pointers, this Second Edition and its companion Web site make planning easy for nonprofit managers by providing a six-step approach to strategic planning, field-tested worksheets, and a real-life case study that takes readers through the entire process of successfully creating and implementing a strategic plan. Michael Allison (San Francisco, CA) is Director of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services Consulting and Research Group. Jude Kaye (San Francisco, CA) is Senior Staff Consultant for CompassPoint Nonprofit Services.

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition

admin — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:15:06 +0000

How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization: From Writing and Managing Grants to Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:15:06 +0000

Agency professionals at every level will find themselves referring to How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization anytime they have a problem and need helpful, practical and to-the-point advice from an acknowledged leader in the field. Each of the nine chapters includes numerous practical recommendations: * Board members will learn how to run effective meetings and get and keep the best people on their team. * Busy staff members will learn how to maximize opportunities to obtain grant funds while minimizing the time spent. * Grant writers will learn how to prepare better proposals and how to manage the funds once they get them. * Agencies will learn how to establish an outstanding volunteer program and how to form community coalitions that work. * And everyone will learn effective strategies to help improve supervisory, personnel, and general management skills. Is it easy to manage an excellent nonprofit organization? The answer to that questions is easily, "no". Agency professionals at every level will find themselves referring to How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization anytime they have a problem and need helpful, practical and to-the-point advice from an acknowledged leader in the field.

Nolo’s Financial Planning Library [Estate Planning Basics (3rd Edition), Get a Life - You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well (5th Edition) and Nolo's Simple Will Book (6th Edition). (2006) [CD]

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:23:29 +0000

Fundamentals of Estate Planning, 8th Edition (Huebner School Hardcover Book Series)

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:23:29 +0000

The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in Florida: A Step-by-Step Plan to Protect Your Assets, Limit Your Taxes, and Ensure Your Wishes Are Fulfilled for Florida Residents (Back-To-Basics)

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:23:29 +0000

What happens to your estate after you are gone is very much within your control. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy; it is for everyone. It is simply the process of deciding where your assets are to be distributed after your death. For those people who wish to preserve their assets for designated purposes such as family or special charities it becomes necessary to make special advance preparations. To ensure your assets are protected and final wishes are carried out, there are some common actions that should be taken now. Proper estate planning allows you to plan for yourself and your loved ones without giving up control of your affairs. Your estate plan should also allow for the possibility of your own disability. It should detail what you own and whom you want to leave it to at a time of your choosing and the way you want. Your estate plan should include fully disclosed, controlled costs for you and your loved ones. The last thing you want to worry about is having your estate drained of value through taxes and legal costs. The right plan can protect the value of your estate and spare your loved ones unnecessary hassles and legal conflicts. The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in Florida will help you glide through this complicated process. This new book has been adapted to offer Ohio residents state-specific advice for estate planning. Author Linda C. Ashar, Attorney at Law, has crafted an estate planning primer, allowing Florida residents to become more informed and more involved during the process. Many books on estate planning indicate you do not need the services of an attorney, but this book highly recommends using an attorney versed in this area: You should not go through the process alone. This book is intended explain the complicated issues, terminology, and planning strategies of estate planning so when you do meet with a qualified attorney, you will be well prepared. You will understand the legal terms and be ready to discuss issues and strategies with familiarity, saving you time and legal fees and ensuring peace of mind. Florida -specific information is offered throughout this book, including: Florida s probate code; Florida rules, regulations, and laws specific to estate planning; elements of a valid Florida will; planning your living will in Florida; explanations of Florida laws regarding durable health care power of attorneys, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and directives to withhold CPR. The book s easy-to-understand context clarifies this complicated and sensitive subject and gives readers the power to take control of their future. This book also offers an overview of abatement rules, settlement costs, guardianship and minor children, executors and trustees, life insurance, potential long-term care needs, marital deductions, types of trusts, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, 529 plans, reducing or eliminating estate taxes, avoiding tax on life insurance, using insurance to pay estate taxes, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, and tax-deferred accounts. Estate planning should be a positive experience. It involves reviewing your situation and planning for your future. Although few people want to think about the possibility of disability or disease, advance planning is also a way to show your love and to reduce potential distress later. Other books offer a non-state-specific overview of estate planning, causing many readers to be misinformed about rules and regulations particular to their state; but, this new book provides information Florida residents need to know. Do not get outdated or wrong information that does not pertain to you specifically. Use this new book to craft an estate plan that is not only legally sound but also fully carries out your last wishes and protects your loved ones.

Simple Concepts in Estate Planning: Successful Strategies for Distribution-Oriented Planning [VHS]

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:23:29 +0000

Taxes, Estate Planning, and Asset Protection (Secrets of the Great Investors)

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:23:29 +0000

Any good financial plan must address how to preserve what you earn. Though tax law and inheritance laws constantly change, this presentation will give you a clear â��big pictureâ�� on the basic pitfalls and opportunities in this potentially complicated (yet vital) area of financial planning. The Secrets of the Great Investors series is a collection of presentations that explain, in understandable language, the strategies, tactics, and principles that have produced great wealth, and how you can improve your financial future. History's greatest investors used powerful investing philosophies to produce superior results, and you can learn from their successes and mistakes.

The Artful Dodger’s Guide to Planning Your Estate

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:23:29 +0000

With estate taxes as high as 55%, no one can afford to ignore the techniques available to all of us to reduce or eliminate death taxes. The Artful Dodger's Guide to Planning Your Estate gives practical, straightforward and, yes, even humorous advice crucial to anyone who has acquired even modest wealth. This is not a "do-it-yourself" book. Estate planning is tricky, and anyone preparing his own estate plan is likely to end up with a "pig's breakfast." Nor is this book an attempt to provide a comprehensive treatment of all the tax laws along with their exceptions and qualifications. Rather, it is short and written in clear, plain English. Along with the Artful Dodger and his family, you will learn the nuts and bolts of our U.S. gift and estate tax system and then move on to discover how not to waste your lifetime exemption, how to hold title to real property, save your children and grandchildren taxes, avoid probate, make charitable gifts work for you, preserve your wealth and plan for your retirement. The book is complete, with illustrated charts and sample forms, along with a checklist of important matters to discuss with your attorney. This national edition covers all states.