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How to Start a Nonprofit That Will Change the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Assist Founders in Navigating the Hidden Obstacles of Building & Leading a New Nonprofit Organization, by May L. Harris, Esq. Nonprofit Counsel Press (2023)

This book takes readers on a step-by-step journey through the entire process of creating and managing a nonprofit organization. From formulating a compelling mission statement and crafting an effective business plan to navigating legal complexities and establishing a strong board of directors, the author of this book leaves no stone unturned.

How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn, by Meredith Noble, Anna Nelson, and Sarah Cochran. SenecaWorks (2021)

This book helps readers to build a career in grantwriting, make time for grantwriting, and cope when a grant proposal isn't awarded funding.

How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us, by Lucy Bernholz. The MIT Press (2021)

This book shows that philanthropy is more than writing a check and claiming a tax deduction by examining the everyday ways that people can give their money, their time, and even their data to help their communities and seek justice. It takes readers on a tour of the often-overlooked worlds of participatory philanthropy, learning from a diverse group of forty resourceful givers.

Impact & Excellence: Data-Driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations, by Sheri Caney Jones. Jossey-Bass (2014)

This book is based on a research study into the most successful data-driven strategies for today's nonprofit and government organizations. It focuses on five strategic elements to success based on proven principles.

Impact the World: Live Your Values and Drive Change As a Citizen Statesperson, by Carrie Rich and Dean Fealk. Wiley (2022)

This book is a hands-on guide to harnessing the power of people, technology, and resources to solve pressing social, political, and economic challenges. It provides readers with the tools to become citizen statespeople - super-powered individuals committed to improving their neighborhood, community, city, and the world.

In Defence of Philanthropy, by Beth Breeze. Agenda Publishing (2021)

This book argues that although it might be flawed, philanthropy is a sector that ought to be celebrated and championed so that an abundance of causes and interests can flourish.

Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results, by Leah Kral. Wiley (2022)

This book serves as a practical manual for nonprofits and charitable organizations seeking to innovate their way toward new and exciting possibilities. It explores hands-on design thinking strategies and techniques readers can use as a disciplined process for exploring what’s possible in their organization. 

Intentional Grantseeking: Planning to Win, by Cynthia Adams. GrantStation Press (2018)

This book shares ideas around thinking strategically as one undertakes grantseeking efforts. It describes a step-by-step approach to building a strategy around each project or program that needs funding.

Intersections and Innovations: Change for Canada's Voluntary and Nonprofit Sector, by Susan D. Phillips and Bob Wyatt (Eds). Muttart Foundation (2021)

This book is a collection of essays which bring different perspectives on the role and inner workings of Canada's charities.

It's NOT JUST About the Money: How to Build Authentic Major Donor Relationships, by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2014)

This book presents ideas and strategies to create, build, and manage a robust major gift program.

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