http://philanthropy.com/section/Books/207/ Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:41 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/139323/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-a-Scrappy-Literacy-Charity/139323/ John Wood, founder of Room to Read, says by talking about solutions and taking creative approaches to getting publicity, his charity hopes that by 2015 it will have reached 10 million children.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138617/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Lessons-on-Fundraising-From-a/138617/ Daniel Pink, author of To Sell is Human, says successful salespeople and fundraisers know how to find common ground.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138311/ http://philanthropy.com/article/As-Wealth-Spreads-Around-the/138311/ Penelope Cagney, who with Bernard Ross has written a new book on global fundraising, urges development officers to learn a second language and keep up on international affairs.

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/137773/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Inequality-in-America-Is/137773/ In The Good Rich and What They Cost Us, Robert Dalzell, Jr., a historian, examines key figures in philanthropy in the past century.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/137167/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Why-Nonprofit-Advocates-Should/137167/ Ilir Zherka, head of the National Conference on Citizenship, has written a new book called "Winning the Inside Game" to show charities how to push public policy.

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136573/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Development-Groups-Fail-to-Put/136573/ In a new book, Tori Hogan says humanitarian programs are plagued by poor management.

]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136008/ http://philanthropy.com/article/What-I-Read-Fundraising/136008/ Andrew Watt, chief executive of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, says that poetry, like music, helps him get away from his surroundings.

]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/135648/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Demands-by-Foundations-and/135648/ Caroline Fiennes, author of It Ain't What You Give, It's the Way You Give It, says philanthropy should borrow techniques from the medical field to figure out what works and what doesn't.

]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/135682/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Environmental-Leader-Reads-for/135682/ Mark Tercek says his iPad is filled with books on the environment and the economy as well as detective fiction and meditation lessons so he can deal with the stress of running a big nonprofit.

]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/135370/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Fear-of-Lobbying-Makes/135370/ Pat Libby, editor of the Lobbying Strategy Handbook, says too many charities don't understand their legal rights to sway policy makers.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/135326/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Tribute-to-Unexpected/135326/ A new coffee-table book puts the spotlight on 50 people who never thought they would found a charity.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/134716/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Forbes-400-Issue/134716/ To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the rankings, the magazine examined the giving records of the nation's richest.

]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/134370/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Financial-Needs-Can-Hinder/134370/ Lester Salamon, editor of the State of Nonprofit America, says Congress could help nonprofits expand their reach by reducing the tax bills of everyone who gives.

]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/133942/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Book-on-PowerFinancial/133942/ The executive director of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network was most influenced by a book about the Internet and Howard Dean's presidential campaign.

]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:09:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/133497/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Nonprofit-Technology/133497/ Holly Ross, executive director of the Nonprofit Technology Network, offers her top books on leading nonprofits, plus what she recommends her employees read.

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/133039/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Girl-Scouts-Leader-Skips/133039/ Anna Maria Chávez, head of the Girl Scouts of the USA, keeps a journal of quotes and ideas that help her become a stronger chief executive.

]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/132481/ http://philanthropy.com/article/What-I-Read-Charles-Best/132481/ Business blogs help Mr. Best get ideas for how to run his charity, while his summer reading list includes books that focus on getting people to adopt new ideas.

]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131998/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Eli-Broad-Answers-Critics-of/131998/ The prolific donor offers advice on philanthropy and business in a new book, and looks to the future.

]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131514/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Sharing-Innovations-Is-Key-to/131514/ Social entrepreneurs describe how their innovative projects affected communities.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131333/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-Charities-Can-Find-the/131333/ The authors of 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits share their suggestions for the best tools to help charities.

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131356/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Nonprofits-Need-to-Get-Smarter/131356/ Using social media effectively may require unlearning standard practices in marketing to make content more authentic, say two experts in their new book.

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131198/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Make-Conversations-Count/131198/ Nonprofit executives and others can do their jobs more effectively if they ask the right questions and learn how to listen, say consultant Jerold Panas and his co-author.

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131008/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Nonprofits-Need-to-Develop/131008/ Sandra Bates, a business consultant, says in the Social Innovation Imperative, that nonprofits need to collaborate with business and borrow their techniques.

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130828/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Charities-Should-Better/130828/ Just as businesses seek return on investment, a new book advises nonprofits to understand the social value they provide and learn to monetize it to make a stronger case to donors.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130643/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Charity-Lawyer-s-Advice/130643/ The Lincoln Center's general counsel has written an overview guide on legal issues relevant to the administration of nonprofits.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130310/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Problems-by-Accidental-HR/130310/ Jan Masaoka, author of The Nonprofit's Guide to Human Resources offers tips on navigating tough personnel issues.

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