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Core Competencies in Association Professional Development

The Essential Resource for Designing, Implementing, and Managing Effective Learning Programs By Kathleen Edwards Terri Tracey
Compendium of ideas for developing in-person and distance education that prospective participants will find compelling and practical.

Human Resources Policies and Procedures for Nonprofit Organizations

By Carol L. Barbeito
Learn about organizational policies and procedures, nondiscrimination/affirmative action, recruitment, hiring, termination, compensation, supervision, employment conditions, administration, and volunteer policies––the framework for developing a comprehensive human resource management system for paid employees, volunteer workers, and outsourced work.

Model Policies and Procedures for Not for Profit Organizations

By Edward J. McMillan CPA CAE
What every not–for–profit must know about accounting, tax, and reporting requirements In the challenging world of not–for–profit management, executives are held responsible for virtually every aspect of their organization′s activities, such as legal issues, marketing, lobbying, editorial, membership operations, budgeting, and, of course, finance.

Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations

By Harrison Coerver and Mary M. Byers
Race for Relevance presents the radical change that is required to maintain influence and thrive in the new environment and avoid challenges associated with old association models, such as loss of market share, increased competition for members time, and shrinking revenue sources.

The Nonprofit Policy Sampler

By Barbara Lawrence
Too often, policies are created to ensure a bad decision made during a crisis is never repeated. But policy-making need not be reactive. Boards that practice proactive policy-making can save themselves a great deal of anguish in a crisis situation that demands an immediate response. The Nonprofit Policy Sampler is designed to help.

Work the Pond

Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life By Darcy Rezac
Networking guru Darcy Rezac helps redefine networking-his "what can I do for you?" approach has helped thousands overcome their fear of networking and find more success. Rezac uses his trademarked 7-step N.E.T.W.O.R.K. process to help readers avoid the "toads" and make the right connections-in business and in life.

The 7 Irrefutable Rules of Small Business Growth

By Steven S. Little
Starting a small business and making it a success isn’t easy. In fact, most small business owners don’t get rich and many fail. This book presents the straight truth on small business success. It doesn’t offer cure–alls for every small business. Instead, it outlines real, effective principles for continued small business growth and success.

199 Ideas: Powerful Marketing Tactics That Sell

By Sheri Jacobs
Published by the premier resource for associations and nonprofits, this gem chock-full of ideas and suggestions will help you get your nonprofit group marketed and promoted.

199 Ideas: Enhancing Learning Experiences

By Mickie S. Rops
Providing Meaningful continuing education is a big part of what most membership organizations do. If you're involved in or influence your organization's education-program development, then get this resource.

Social Networking for Nonprofits

Increasing Engagement in a Mobile and Web 2.0 World By Andy Steggles
If organizations want to stay competitive and avoid replacement by online rivals, they need to learn and adopt social technologies. In his book, Andy Steggles addresses two main audiences: those with little or no understanding of social technologies and those who are quite familiar with the general principles but want to take it to the next level.

Generate Buzz

Is your organization generating as much excitement or interest as it should? Do you want other people to care as much about your mission as you do?

Even if your organization has a good e-newsletter and Web site and occasionally gets some positive media coverage, it may be lacking "buzz". And a lack of buzz can mean your organization has to struggle for the visibility, recognition, money and volunteer support it needs to succeed.