This bibliography contains citations to books and articles that were recently acquired by the Foundation Center Library. Search the Catalog of Nonprofit Literature to find additional materials from our collection.

Ahern, Tom; Joyaux, Simone. Keep your donors : the guide to better communications and stronger relationships. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2008. xxv, 453 p. Call Number: 743 AHE

Presents in detail a relationship-building plan that the authors believe helps nonprofits to retain donors. With bibliographical references and index.

Annual register of grant support : a directory of funding sources. 41st ed. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc., 2007. xxxi, 1365 p. ISBN 0-57387-292-X. Call Number: 200 ANN 2008

Includes details of the grant support programs of government agencies, public and private foundations, corporations, community trusts, unions, educational and professional associations, and special-interest organizations. Each complete program description contains details of the type, purpose, and duration of the grant; amount of funding available for each award and for the entire program; eligibility requirements; geographic restrictions; number of applicants and recipients; and other pertinent information and special stipulations.

Axelrod, Nancy R. Culture of inquiry : healthy debate in the boardroom. Washington, DC: BoardSource, 2007. xiii, 54 p. ISBN 1-58686-103-4. Call Number: 610 AXE CUL

The guide focuses on the principle that high-performance boards make better decisions in an environment that encourages diverse opinions and prudent evaluation. Boards can foster a culture of inquiry when they develop trust, share information, work as a team, and promote dialogue.

Axelrod, Terry. Beyond the ask event : fully integrating the Benevon model. 1st ed. Seattle, WA: Benevon, 2007. ix, 212 p. Call Number: 743 AXE BEY

Using strategies based on the Benevon framework, the author provides tips for cultivating donors after the initial special event and explores approaches to sustainable fundraising. Contains exercises, scripts, examples, and checklists. Indexed.

Browning, Beverly. Perfect phrases for writing grant proposals. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2008. xiii, 237 p. Call Number: 770 BRO PER

Juergens, Julie (ed.); Sievers, Bruce (ed.) Stanford conversations in philanthropy. Stanford, CA: Stanford University, 2007. xx, 140 p. Call Number: 407 STA

Provides summaries of presentations and discussions that took place as part of a lecture series sponsored by Stanford University’s Center for Social Innovation and the Haas Center for Public Service. Current and former foundation presidents talked about the experiences that have influenced their approaches and strategies. These practitioners and other experts examined key issues and challenges facing philanthropy, including foundation accountability, the effectiveness of philanthropy, foundation perpetuity, and more.

Lansdowne, David. Fund raising realities every board member must face : a one-hour crash course on raising major gifts for nonprofit organizations. Updated ed. Medfield, MA: Emerson & Church, 2007. 109 p. ISBN 978-1-889102-32-0. Call Number: 610 LAN

Laughlin, Frederic L.; Andringa, Robert C. Good governance for nonprofits : developing principles and policies for an effective board. New York, NY: Amacom, 2007. xiv, 210 p. ISBN 0-8144-7452-7. Call Number: 610 LAU

Development of the board policies manual is at the heart of the management advice offered by Laughlin and Andringa. Chapters delve into the work that precedes the commitment by board members to this approach, how to develop it and introduce it, and finally, integrating it into the ongoing work of governance. Four case histories, and a sample policy manual, illustrate the process. With bibliographical references and index.

Leet, Rebecca. Message matters : succeeding at the crossroads of mission and market. Saint Paul, MN: Fieldstone Alliance, 2007. 149 p. ISBN 0-940069-63-6. Call Number: 680 LEE MES

The author explains how nonprofits can develop a strategic message that can be adapted to reach target audiences. Includes a case study. Indexed.

Mancuso, Anthony. How to form a nonprofit corporation. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo Press, 2007. 393 p. ISBN 1-4133-0647-0. Call Number: 945 MAN 2007

Written by an attorney, this is a practical step-by-step guide to forming a nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for a federal corporate income tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In order to qualify for this status, nonprofits must be organized for religious, charitable, educational, scientific or literary purposes. Appendix provides the following for each state: secretary of state information, corporate name requirements, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and state corporate tax exemption. Includes index.

Manley, Linda Schechter; Stevenson, Neil. Building successful collaborations : a legal guide for nonprofits. New York, NY: Lawyers Alliance for New York, 2007. 76 p. Call Number: 609 MAN

The booklet helps nonprofits analyze the benefits and risks of collaboration. A due diligence checklist is included to help identify appropriate collaborators. The guide also discusses the lawyer’s role, the negotiation process, the written agreement, and collaboration management. The appendices contain sample agreements in the area of workforce development.

McCoy, Jerry J.; Miree, Kathryn W. Family foundation handbook. 2008 ed. Chicago, IL: CCH Incorporated, 2007. xxv, various pagings. ISBN 0-8080-9139-5. Call Number: 918 MCC 2008

A handbook for financial and legal advisors to family philanthropies, but also provides information and guidance of interest to laypeople. Covers basic legal and fiscal matters such as tax benefits, types of foundations, supporting organizations, the steps for creating a foundation, the role of charitable trusts, structure and governance of the philanthropy, operating restrictions, grantmaking, administration, and special issues. Provides numerous worksheets, forms, and tables, as well as IRS statutes and Treasury Department regulations. Indexed.

McPherson, Richard C. Digital giving : how technology is changing charity. New York, NY: iUniverse.com, 2007. viii, 102 p. Call Number: 675 MCP

Discusses emerging technologies and new media approaches that are affecting nonprofits. Among the topics covered include Web 2.0, social networks, online fundraising, workplace donations, giving kiosks, cell phone technology, and direct mail.

Nonprofit board answer book : a practical guide for board members and chief executives. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: BoardSource, 2007. xviii, 328 p. Call Number: 610 AND

Written in question-and-answer format, provides basic information about the functions, structure, tasks, meetings, and selection of nonprofit boards. Indexed.

Ralser, Tom. ROI for nonprofits : the new key to sustainability. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2007. xxiii, 152 p. Call Number: 604 RAL

Using lessons from the for-profit arena, the author has organized this book into two main sections. The first establishes the benefits for the investment-drive approach for nonprofits while the second part discusses the ways that a return-on-investment methodology can be implemented. With bibliographical references and index.

Schadler, B. Holly. The connection : strategies for creating and operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and political organizations. Washington, DC: Alliance for Justice, 2006. v, 95 p. Call Number: 946 SCH 2006

Explains the differences between 501(c)(3) organizations and 501(c)(4) organizations. The latter may conduct educational, lobbying and political activities, but donations to it are not tax deductible. 501(c)(3)s may engage in only a limited amount of lobbying. The author defines political organizations and separate segregated funds and outlines the activities they may pursue.

Smithsonian opportunities for research and study in history, art, science. 2007-2008 ed. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution. Office of Fellowships and Grants, 2007. 276 p plus index. Call Number: 205 SMI

Details and application information about the many fellowships and research opportunities available at the Smithsonian Institution. Each museum and research institute is fully described.