Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits, Revised and Updated The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits

An updated edition of a groundbreaking book on best practices for nonprofits

What makes great nonprofits great? In the original book, authors Crutchfield and McLeod Grant employed a rigorous research methodology derived from for-profit books like Built to Last. They studied 12 nonprofits that have achieved extraordinary levels of impact--from Habitat for Humanity to the Heritage Foundation--and distilled six counterintuitive practices that these organizations use to change the world.
* Features a new introduction that explores the new context in which nonprofits operate and the consequences for these organizations
* Includes a new chapter on applying the Six Practices to small, local nonprofits, including some examples of these organizations
* Contains an update on the 12 organizations featured in the original book--how they have fared, what they've learned, and where they are now in their growth trajectory

This book has lessons for all readers interested in creating significant social change, including nonprofit managers, donors, and volunteers.

The revised and updated edition features 20-30% new content including: 1. An updated Introduction which explains the new context in which nonprofits are operating and consequences for nonprofits. 2. A new chapter on applying the Six Practices to small, local nonprofits, including some examples of these organizations.. 3. "Where are they now?" update on the 12 organizations featured in the first edition. How they have fared, what they've learned and where they are now in their growth trajectory. 4. Inclusion of a diagnostic tool to help nonprofits diagnose how well they are applying the Six Practices, and highlight opportunities for improvement.

An updated edition of a groundbreaking book on best practices for nonprofits What makes great nonprofits great? In the original book, authors Crutchfield and McLeod Grant employed a rigorous research methodology derived from for-profit books like Built to Last. They studied 12 nonprofits that have achieved extraordinary levels of impact--from Habitat for Humanity to the Heritage Foundation--and distilled six counterintuitive practices that these organizations use to change the world. Features a new introduction that explores the new context in which nonprofits operate and the consequences for these organizations Includes a new chapter on applying the Six Practices to small, local nonprofits, including some examples of these organizations Contains an update on the 12 organizations featured in the original book--how they have fared, what they've learned, and where they are now in their growth trajectory This book has lessons for all readers interested in creating significant social change, including nonprofit managers, donors, and volunteers.