Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2022

I’ve got some very exciting news, my new book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , co-authored with Allison Fine, launches on Wednesday, March 9th. You can purchase the book on Amazon! Allison Fine and I will be presenting at two FREE online book talks, please join us. Here are some messages.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Here are several nonprofit books to help you begin breaking new ground at your organization this year. . Build skills to become a better leader or manager.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings. Having ping-pong tables and other fun games in the office.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? The Little Book of… series by Eric Hanberg. Don’t have time to read a book cover to cover?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings. Having ping-pong tables and other fun games in the office.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L. His books are that good. The book is a comprehensive guide designed to help young professionals and career changers navigate these changes,” says Dilenschneider. “The This book represents the culmination of my life's work advising executives across industries.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Those books that may have brought about a shift in thinking or a new way of doing your work? These are the books that line my bookcase. And which books are missing from my shelf? Creative Deviations isn’t a book you read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“Given the research-validated outcomes and demonstrated financial impact belonging offers, organizations should make cultivating belonging a personal leadership imperative across the world,” says Brad Deutser , author of the new book, Belonging Rules: Five Crucial Actions That Build Unity and Foster Performance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2022

It has been whirlwind two weeks since our book launched on March 9th. Most jobs will have some parts of it automated, freeing up those people to do more human things like build stronger relationships and solve complex problems. That’s why we wrote our book. You can read the article here. Or buy it for a friend!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. Finally, Shaw shared these important lessons in his book: An understanding that the discomfort that comes with conflict is necessary and productive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To strengthen wellbeing in the workplace the book provides leaders various solutions, including a new metric to track suffering, struggling, and thriving — Gallup Net Thriving. In addition, the book covers: The five elements of wellbeing: career, social, financial, physical, community. How does our work fulfill our purpose as a team?

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Candid

JULY 30, 2021

Walmart has announced a five-year, $1 billion commitment to cover 100 percent of the cost of college tuition and books for its employees through the company’s Live Better U (LBU) education program. Walmart to Pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for associates." . Through the program, 1.5 Walmart press release 07/27/2021.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

, embracing yoga pants as acceptable work attire, thinking about what really matters in life, and maybe my favorite one of all—stealing little hidden moments to sit down with a book and just read. Books became a source of refuge, hope, learning, connection, and inspiration for a lot of folks on our Media Cause team. (We

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These words, from Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking , have always resonated with me. The book is a masterful blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with introverts from all walks of life.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations. The post Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Stumped for what business books to add to your summer reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2018

Maia Duerr recently published a book called “ Work that Matters: Create a Livelihood that Reflects Your Core Intention.” Her book addresses the big barrier to happiness in our personal/professional lives. ” The steps and exercises in the book help you look inward, reflect, but also seek out help from others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings. Having ping-pong tables and other fun games in the office.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Awhile back, I posted highlights and key takeaways from the book, All Are Welcome – HowTo Build A Real Workplace Culture Of Inclusion That Delivers Results , by Cynthia Owyoung. Upon recently browsing the book again, these additional takeaways came to light: DEIB : Diversity in the workplace focuses on representation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

There’s a global book famine afflicting people with disabilities. They lack the books they need for education, employment, and social inclusion. Our Bookshare library has over 550,000 books that have been delivered digitally over 10 million times. Why is a global solution to the book famine possible now? This one does.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

In this e-book, discover how to tailor the donor experience and align your mission with what the donor values and build a generous partnership together. Download your free copy of "The Art of First Impressions" today.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings. Having ping-pong tables and other fun games in the office.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. Donors have the option to cover the platform fees as a voluntary contribution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. You're sure to take lots of notes as you capture advice from this powerful book, where as John C. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

The answer to future-proofing your nonprofit is in building a vibrant online community. She is the author of two books, a mom of two kids, and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. It is no longer business as usual. How can you re-focus, re-prioritize, and get yourself back on track with your social media marketing?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 13, 2020

Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. In her book, author Esther K. Tell your personal story in a way that builds credibility and forges relationships. Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. In her book, author Esther K. Tell your personal story in a way that builds credibility and forges relationships. Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

Are our audiences likely to be consuming particular media, whether that’s a popular TV show, a viral news clip, or a nonfiction book? Related Links: Building Blocks of Effective Creative: Urgency. Acknowledging a supporter’s relationship (e.g. Cultural consumption. What cultural touchstones are likely to speak to them? Emotional state.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Note from Beth: As we head into the holiday season and year-end giving, I invited Amy Neumann to share some thoughts about giving and her new book, “ Simple Acts to Change the World.” Tiny actions, multiplied by a dozen, a hundred, a thousand, or a million people, are the ultimate building blocks for change. They add up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Proper talent optimization lifts morale, builds teams, and turbocharges productivity ,” explains Zani. The book explores how CEOs and management teams can collect and use data to: Build effective teams of highly sought-after professionals while optimizing costs. Create a company culture based on coaching versus dictating.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. James Dallas. When the rate of external change exceeds the rate of internal change, the end is in sight. The timing of the process.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. Building your donor stewardship plan. Building your donor stewardship plan.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2022

In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes. We listen to rely - Anonymous Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity - Simon Weil Good leaders inspire people to have confidence in their leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Stumped for what business books to add to your fall reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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