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May 2005
"Foundations – Creating Impact in a Globalised World"
This new book examines the evolving dynamics driving philanthropy as Western society struggles to meet today's many challenges. The author, Luc Tayart de Borms of the King Baudouin Foundation in Brussels, takes a hard look at the sensitive issues of democratic legitimacy, accountability and credibility in the context of civil society, as well as the changing policy environment in which foundations operate. He argues that effective philanthropy is "impact driven" and depends on a strategic mix of methodologies that reach beyond grant-giving. About 80% to 90% of existing literature is from the Anglo-Saxon perspective and written by academics. This book represents a uniquely European perspective from a practitioner with more than 20 years experience in the field.
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The Tricky Business of Nonprofit Brands
Are brand management issues faced by a powerful for-profit company such as Toyota the same as those navigated by an international NGOs such as the Red Cross? In their new book, “The New Global Brands: Managing Non-Government Organizations in the 21st Century”, authors John A. Quelch and Nathalie Laidler-Kylander look at twelve in-depth case studies of NGOs including the International Red Cross, UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières, Oxfam, and Amnesty International. Topics include managing growth, performance assessment, mission and strategy development, and most of all, understanding, developing, and communicating the brand.
Free online seminar from Blackbaud - Nonprofit Internet Strategy
Blackbaud are offering a free online seminar covering:
- a history of nonprofit Internet statistics, including the latest metrics to help you benchmark your organization
- Practical examples that make “The Ten Rules of ePhilanthropy” from ePhilanthropyfoundation.org come to life
- How to personalize each supporter’s experience by integrating your online and offline information
- A virtual tour of the latest online techniques for building constituent relationships online, including: dynamic donation forms, team fundraising, advocacy, event management, eMarketing, etc
The one and a half hour seminar takes place on 7 June.
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Lessons on Social Enterprise
Nonprofits’ resources of staff, time, and money are often strained nearly to the breaking point just keeping programs afloat. Ventures can, however, be an exciting alternative to the seemingly endless search for public contracts and private grants. In the best cases they bring together the money-making savvy of a forprofit enterprise, the social service goals of the public sector, and the mission-driven zeal of a nonprofit organization. For these reasons, in spite of the risks and challenges, they continue to capture the imagination of funders and nonprofits alike.
Report on Social Justice Philanthropy
The US National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy has published “Social Justice Philanthropy: The Latest Trend or a Lasting Lens for Grantmaking?” The report defines and discusses the concept of social justice philanthropy, provides an assessment of its future in philanthropy, and explores how grantmakers apply the concept of social justice to their work.
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New book from coaching consultant Fraser Dyer
Participants at the EUConsult Summer Conference in Madrid last year will remember the coaching session given by Fraser Dyer. Fraser has now published a new book “Why Do I Do This Every Day?”. Based on the premise that our sense of meaning comes largely from our work, Fraser defines the idea of 'vocation' and argues that our ultimate motivational need is to fulfill our potential.
Emerging Models of Internal Collaboration in Philanthropy
“Organizing Change From the Inside Out: Emerging Models of Internal Collaboration in Philanthropy,” is an attempt to sharpen our understanding of collaboration by showing how we can develop collaborative strategies within our organizations.
