Mission-based management : leading your not-for profit into the 21st century

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Mission-based management : leading your not-for profit into the 21st century / Peter C. Brinckerhoff.

Brinckerhoff, Peter C., 1952- (Author).

Summary:

"Mission-Based Management is the definitive text for the leaders of not-for-profit organizations." "Peter C. Brinckerhoff, noted consultant to not-for-profits, not only tells how and why - he also gives examples and practical hands-on techniques you can use immediately."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 0471296910
ISBN: 9780471296911
Physical Description: 258 pages ; 24 cm.
Publisher: New York ; John Wiley, c1994.

Content descriptions

General Note:: "A guidebook for the leadership of not-for-profit organizations that want to serve more people, more ways, and stay in business while doing it."
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: 1. Introduction -- 2. Where We Were, Where We Are, Where We're Going -- 3. What Works: The Characteristics of A Successful Not-for-Profit -- 4. The Mission is the Reason -- 5. A Businesslike Board of Directors -- 6. Building a Better Board -- 7. Managing Your People -- 8. The Controls That Set You Free -- 9. Developing a Bias For Marketing -- 10. A Vision to Create the Future -- 11. Seeking Financial Empowerment -- 12. Maintaining Financial Empowerment -- 13. Creating a Social Entrepreneur -- 14. Changing Flexibly -- 15. A National Agenda: Empowering Our Not-for-Profits.