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Course 302 - Nonprofit Administration

Course 302 - Nonprofit Administration (3 credits) 

Principles of operating a not-for-profit organization, including the development and purposes of the organizing documents, the reporting requirements for maintaining an organization's non-profit status, the functions of the Board of Directors, and the relationship between the Chief Executive and the Board.

Course 304 - Ministry Management

Course 304 - Ministry Management (3 credits) 

An exploration of the four primary tasks for successful management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

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Internet Nonprofit Center

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Summary:

Another useful resource for information related to nonprofit management. It contains an extensive list of frequently asked questions related to numerous topics, as well as a bibliography of recommended books.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

The FAQs, related links and other resources are a good source of information for nonprofit leaders looking for in-depth answers to their questions on Organization, Management, Regulation, Resources and Development Fundraising.



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Support Your Support Staff

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Nonprofit Good Practice Guide

Free, On-Line Nonprofit Organization and Management Development Program


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Amherst H. Wilder Foundation-Research Center

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Summary:

The Wilder Foundation’s Research Center sponsors practical research and evaluation to strengthen individuals, families and communities. In addition to publishing a variety of books and workbooks on nonprofit management and leadership, the Center offers consulting services.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

Wilder's staff and network of associates are recognized nonprofit leaders, authors, and consultants with experience in managing organizations, teaching, training, conducting research, and leading community initiatives.




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The Wilder Nonprofit Field Guide to Crafting Effective Mission & Vision Statements


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Free, On-Line Nonprofit Organization and Management Development Program

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Summary:

From the developers of the Free Management Library comes a Web-based program that systematically
covers much of the information one would get from an MBA in nonprofit management.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

This self-paced learning tool will equip nonprofit professional staff, board members and key volunteers with:

  1. Orientation to Program -- and Other Free Resources for Your Nonprofit
  2. Starting and Understanding Your Nonprofit
  3. Understanding the Role of Chief Executive
  4. Developing Your Management and Leadership Skills
  5. Building and Supporting Your Board
  6. Developing Your Strategic Plan
  7. Developing and Marketing Your Programs
  8. Managing Your Nonprofit's Finances and Taxes
  9. Developing Your Fundraising Plan
  10. Supervising Your Employees and Volunteers
  11. Evaluating Your Programs and Services
  12. Conducting Overall Final Fitness Test of Your Nonprofit.

It is highly recommended for those individuals who are interested in obtaining practical knowledge of nonprofits but do not have the time or resources to enroll in a formal education program.



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Performance Appraisal: Common Pitfalls and Solutions

Delegation: Reasons and Rules

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A Leader to Leader Guide: On Leading Change

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Nonprofit Good Practice Guide

Free Management Library


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EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS TOPIC
Management & Leadership

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Performance Appraisal: Common Pitfalls and Solutions: Performance appraisals are meant to be used as tools for improving the performance of an organization’s staff. These seven common appraisal rating errors may be giving FBO leaders an inaccurate picture of their staff’s strengths and weaknesses. Solutions to these common performance appraisal pitfalls are included as well.
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Motivate Your Staff to be Self-Motivated: Motivating a nonprofit staff requires different strategies than those used by for-profit organizations. Read these five tips for suggestions on how to turn your staff into self-motivated individuals.
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Avoid the Abuse of Memo Use: Are memos your main method of communicating with your nonprofit staff? This short article explains how and why the overuse of memos in the nonprofit can be ineffective or damaging, and describes ways to use memos effectively.
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Support Your Support Staff: Support staff members (a.k.a. admin assistants or secretaries) are the unsung heroes of many nonprofit organizations. This article lists ways of using proper communication to support the work of managerial support staff.
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Delegation: Reasons and Rules: Do you know how to delegate? Delegation can result in improved efficiency, heightened work satisfaction and an increase in team support in your nonprofit organization. In this article, find out how and why you should use delegation in your management practices.
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Recommended Books
A Leader to Leader Guide: On Leading Change: This guide focuses on how to move organizations through transformation.
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Recommended Links
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide: Written with the grassroots practitioner in mind, this easy-to-use site offers a variety of information related to nonprofit management in general: clearly written articles, answers to frequently asked questions, best (and worst) practices, and a glossary.
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National Association of Church Business Administration: The National Association of Church Business Administration exists to help train church administrators and provide them with resources related to effective church management. The site features news articles from around the country on events that affect church administrators, opportunities for continuing education, and books, software and other resources that can be purchased relating to church management.
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The Nonprofit Genie: A great resource, this Web site offers a variety of information and tools related to nonprofit management management in general: articles written by nationally known experts, answers to frequently asked questions, links to nonprofit resources around the Web, and a bibliography of books recommended by experts in the field.
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Management Information Exchange: MIE's mission is to spark excellence in leadership, management and fundraising in legal services programs serving low-income clients, through training, consulting and publishing activities of the highest quality.
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Internet Nonprofit Center : Another useful resource for information related to nonprofit management. It contains an extensive list of frequently asked questions related to numerous topics, as well as a bibliography of recommended books.
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Free Management Library: This comprehensive library features information on 72 topic areas related to nonprofit and for-profit management.
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Free, On-Line Nonprofit Organization and Management Development Program: From the developers of the Free Management Library comes a Web-based program that systematically covers much of the information one would get from an MBA in nonprofit management.
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Performance Appraisal: Common Pitfalls and Solutions