Profiles of Excellence – Achieving Success in the Nonprofit Sector

Foreword.
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<br /> Preface.
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<br /> The Authors.
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<br /> Part One: The Four Hallmarks of Excellence.
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<br /> 1. The Primacy of Mission.
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<br /> 2. Effective Leadership.
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<br /> 3. A Dynamic Board.
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<br /> 4. Strong Development Programs.
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<br /> Part Two: Excellence in Action: Case Studies of Outstanding Nonprofit Organizations.
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<br /> 5. Atlanta Historical Society: Adapting to Changing Times.
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<br /> 6. Baxter Community Center: Getting an Agency Back on Its Feet.
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<br /> 7. East Bay Asian Local Development Center: Entrepreneurship at the Grass Roots.
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<br /> 8. Guadalupe Center: Leadership that Heals.
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<br /> 9. Indian Health Board: Challenging the Status Quo.
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<br /> 10. Interlochen Center for the Arts: Unswerving Dedication to Mission.
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<br /> 11. Northside Center for Child Development: Managing Leadership Transititons.
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<br /> 12. San Francisco Education Fund: A Pioneer Manages the Problems of Success.
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<br /> 13. Seattle Emergency Housing Inc.: Building Partnerships.
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<br /> 14. Upward Fund Afterschool: Leadership for Independence.
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<br /> Part Three: Achieving Excellence.
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<br /> 15. Making Mission Meaningful: Building and Using a Strong Mission Statement.
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<br /> 16. Developing Leadership Skills.
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<br /> 17. Guidelines for Enhancing Board Effectivenss.
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<br /> 18. Raising Funds and Moblizing Volunteers.
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<br /> Conclusion: Planning for Excellence.