Nonprofit Management

Introduction | Reference Works | Indexes and Databases | Electronic Journals | Finding Books | Electronic Books | Organizations | Statistics | Web Resources | Writing and Citation Guides | Ask A Librarian

See also subject guides for: Economics | Legal Resources | Organizational Behavior | Public Administration

 

Introduction

Nonprofit Management incorporates the same activities as for-profit organizations: planning, organizing, leading, managing, and coordinating of resources. A nonprofit corporation is formed for the purpose of serving a public or societal benefit other than the accumulation of wealth. Typically a nonprofit organization is engaged in service, philanthropic or voluntarism activities.

In order develop professional leadership in the nonprofit sector, a student will acquire knowledge and skills in nonprofit governance, general management, fund raising, program development, strategic planning, finance, human resources management, policy analysis and problem solving, ethics, mission-building and marketing. Also the student of Nonprofit Management must develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex community, political, legal and competitive environments within which nonprofit organizations must function to accomplish their missions.

For a nutshell description, see What is a Nonprofit Corporation? (Nonprofit Resource Center).

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Reference Works

	100 Best Nonprofits To Work For. Arco. [August 2000 on order]
	Almanac of American Politics JK8 .A45 2000
	Almanac of the 50 States HA203 .A5 2001
	Annual Register of Grant Support AS911 .A2 A67 2001
	Handbook of Budgeting for Nonprofit Organizations HG4027.65 .S54 1996 Includes Computer Disc
	The Harvard Business School guide to careers in the nonprofit sector HD2769.2 .U6 L68 2000
	In search of America's best nonprofits / Richard Steckel, Jennifer Lehman. Jossey-Bass. HV91 .S648 1997
	The insider's guide to grantmaking : how foundations find, fund, and manage effective programs. Joel J. Orosz. Josssey-Bass. HV41 .O76 2000
	International encyclopedia of public policy and administration H97 .I574 1998 / Reference
	The Jossey-Bass guide to strategic communications for nonprofits: a step-by-step guide to working with the media to generate publicity, enhance fundraising, build membership, change public policy, handle crises, and more. Kathy Bonk, Henry Griggs, Emily Tynes. Jossey-Bass, c1999. HD62.6 .B66 1999
	Literature of the Nonprofit Sector Z7164 .C4 L57 1989-95 Electronic Version (Foundation Center)
	Mission Statements: a guide to the corporate and nonprofit sectors / John W. Graham and Wendy C. Havlick. Garland, 1994
	National Directory of Corporate Giving HV89 .N26 1997
	National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations AS29.5 N38 2001 / Reference
	National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States HD2425 .D53 2001
	Nonprofit Almanac HD62.6 .D54 1996/97
	Nonprofit boards : what to do and how to do it. John E. Tropman and Elmer J. Tropman. Washington, D.C. : CWLA Press HD2745 .T79 1999
	Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Practices. Carol L. Barbeito. Wiley, 1998 HD4965.3 .N652 U63 1998
	Nonprofit Handbook: Fund Raising HD62.6 .N662 1997
	Nonprofit Handbook: Management 2001 HD62.6 .N662 2001b / Reference
	Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances : A Strategic Planning Guide. [1996 on order]
	Oregon Blue Book JK9031 Annual / Reference Electronic Version
	Public Interest Profiles. Foundation for Public Affairs JK1118 .P79 2002
	Public Policy Dictionary H97 .K78 1987
	State Nonprofit Almanac HV85 .S73 1997
	State of Working America HD8051 .S73 2000/2001
	Think Tank Directory: A Guide to Nonprofit Policy Research Organizations (on order)
	The United States Government Manual JK421 .A3 Electronic Version (1995-2001)
	World Almanac AY67 .N5 W7 / Latest in Reference
	World Factbook HC59 .N248 / Latest in Reference Electronic Version

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Indexes and Databases

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Electronic Journals

Comprehensive List | Selected Electronic Journals

Many, but by no means ALL, of the journals of interest to Nonprofit Management are available online. Below is a selected list of full text
journals to which PSU has access. Most of the journals require authentication for off campus use.

Selected Electronic Journals

	Association Management Current Periodicals HF5001 .A723
	Chronicle of Philanthropy Current Periodicals HV85 .C525 Chronicle of Philanthropy [username: psulibrary; password: 6stewar4]
	Foundation News and Commentary
	Fund Raising Management Available in Business Source Elite
	Journal of Voluntary Action Research Although the Library does not own this earlier title of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, contents may be searched in Social Services Abstracts
	Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly (SwetsWise--be sure to click on login via IP authentication) 1999-present Also in Current Periodicals HV1 .J63
	Nonprofit Management and Leadership Available in Business Source Elite
	Nonprofit Times
	Philanthropy News Network Online Best viewed with Internet Explorer.
	Voluntas 2002-present (not yet available)
	Philanthropy News Network Online Best viewed with Internet Explorer.

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Finding Books

Subject Headings | Keywords | Call Numbers

Use these catalogs to search for your monographic materials and documents. Selected Subjects and Keywords are provided below.

PSU Online Catalog (Vikat)

Baker Online Catalog (Harvard)

WORLDCAT Includes over 35 million records in libraries in U.S. and elsewhere.

For materials not found at PSU, you may submit an Interlibrary Loan Request (PSU only).

Subject Headings

Subject headings allow you to search library catalogs for materials on a particular topic. Often subject heading searching can be more productive than searching by simple keywords. Listed here are some major subject headings of interest for research in public administration. A complete set of the Library of Congress Subject Headings is available at the Reference Desk.

Using the "Complex" search you may combine any Subject Heading with Keywords by using the pull-down menus to the left of each search frame. Choose "subject" for subjects, and "words or phrases" for key words.

Keywords
Sometimes a subject heading does not exist for a particular area of focus, or perhaps the keyword approach allows the use of more contemporary terminology. Here are a few suggestions for keywords related to areas of public administration.

Call Numbers
Public Administration does not have distinct ranges of numbers in the Library of Congress Classification system. Instead, the literature of Public Administration is dispersed among the areas of social sciences dealing with management, government, social institutions, and behavioral science. The best approach to finding materials is to use a Subject or Keyword search in the Online Catalog.

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Electronic Books
The PSU Library belongs to NetLibrary, a collection of electronic texts on the web. If the Library owns a particular title in NetLibrary, you may access the item through our On-Line Catalog (Vikat). You may do a Keyword Search combining "Netlibrary" and other key words, title words, or subjects (see bottom of search page for specific instructins.
Or, you may search the NetLibrary site and obtain access to titles we own. Instructions for Opening a Netlibrary Account. Here are some sample selections:

Action tools for effective managers: a guide for solving day-to-day problems on the job. Margaret Mary Gootnick & David Gootnick. AMACOM, c2000.

Affirmative Action Plan Workbook. John C. Fox. CCH Inc., c1997

AMA Management Handbook. 1994

Applying psychology in business: the handbook for managers and human resource professionals. Ed by John W. Jones, Brian D. Steffy, Douglas W. Bray. Lexington Books, c1991

The complete human resources writing guide. Diane Arthur. American Management Association, c1997.

The handbook of conflict resolution: theory and practice. Morton Deutsch, Peter T. Coleman, editors. Edition: 1st ed. Jossey-Bass, c2000.

Handbook of organization theory and management. Thomas D. Lynch, Todd J. Dicker. M. Dekker, 1998

Handbook of Organizational Behavior. Robert T. Golembiewski, ed. M. Dekker, 1993

How to Develop a Personnel Policy Manual. Joseph W.R. Lawson II. AMACOM, c1998

Human Resources Management & Development Handbook. 2nd ed. William R. Tracey, editor. Amacom, 1994

Institutions And Organizations. W. Richard Scott. Sage, c1995

Leadership in times of change: a handbook for communication and media administrators. Ed by William G. Christ. National Communication Association, c1999.

The leader's change handbook: an essential guide to setting direction and taking action. Jay A. Conger, Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Edward E. Lawler III, editors. Jossey-Bass, c1999.

The Manager's Desk Reference. Cynthia Berryman-Fink and Charles B. Fink. AMACOM, 1996

Mind-set management: the heart of leadership. Samuel A. Culbert. Oxford University Press, 1996.

Mission Statements: a guide to the corporate and nonprofit sectors. John W. Graham and Wendy C. Havlick. Garland, 1994

The psychology of managerial incompetence: a sceptic's dictionary of modern organizational issues. Adrian Furnham. Whurr Publishers Ltd, c1998.

Redefining diversity. R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. American Management Association, c1996.

Treasurer's and controller's desk book. Daniel L. Gotthilf. AMACOM/American Management Assoc., c1997.

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Organizations

Academy of Management Online
An academic organization devoted to research, learning, teaching and practice in the field of management.

Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Formed in 1998 by the merger of the Support Centers of America and the Nonprofit Management Association. The purpose "...is to challenge and strengthen those who deliver management and government support services to nonprofit organizations." Includes FAQ's on board development. financial management, fundraising, risk management and strategic planning.

American Society for Public Administration
Information professional activities and publications, with access to free electronic newsletters.

Center for the Study of Philanthropy

Council on Foundations
A nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations.

The Foundation Center
Mission:to support and improve institutional philanthropy by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grantseekers succeed.

Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management. Nonprofit links
College of Professional Studies, University of San Francisco

The Institute of Management and Administration
Professional information, publications and ezines.

InterAction
American Council for Voluntary International Action
A coalition of over 165 nonprofit U.S.-based organizations working overseas.

International Institute of Administrative Sciences
The purpose of IIAS, together with its two Specialised Associations, the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) and the European Group of Public Administration (EGPA), is to promote the development of the administrative sciences and the better operation of public administrative agencies at all levels.

International Personnel Management Association
Membership required for access to full resources.

National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)
The National Academy of Public Administration is an independent, nonpartisan organization chartered by Congress to assist federal, state,
and local governments in improving their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.

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Statistics

By the Numbers: Nonprofit Organizations
Gale Research, 1998 [on order]

Nonprofit Almanac
Independent Sector (Firm)
HD62.6 .D54 1996/97

Independent Sector: Facts and Figures

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Web Resources

Center for the Study of Philanthropy
Information on world wide philanthropy, including some resources for research.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Resosurces for Nonprofit Boards

COMFILE! Your link to Communication Sources on the Internet

Free Management Library
Complete, highly integrated web library for nonprofits and for-profits.

Geneva International and Non Governmental Organizations

Give.org
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance

GuideStar
National database containing information on the activities and finances of more than 650,000 nonprofit organizations, the latest news on philanthropy and resources for donors and nonprofits.

Idealist.org
"Action Without Borders" An extensive, searchable site about and for nonprofits. International in scope.

IS: Independent Sector
Mission: to promote, strengthen, and advance the nonprofit and philanthropic community to foster private initiative for the public good.

Internet Nonprofit Center
A project of the The Evergreen State Society of Seattle.

IRS Form 990 (Demystifying the 990 PF)
Foundation Center
(foundation tax returns summarizing finances, board members with salaries of top officers, other information)

Literature of the Nonprofit Sector
Foundation Center

Jay's Leftist and 'Progressive' Internet Resources Directory
"A Web Portal for all Good People around Planet Earth who are anti-War, anti-Imperialist, anti-Racist, anti-Sexist, and anti-Homophobic and who want to Resist Oppression and build together a Better World."

The Management Center
A leading resource for nonprofit management support in Northern California.

Meta-Index for Non-Profit Organizations
Copyright: Ellen Spertus

National Center for Charitable Statistics

National Center for Nonprofit Boards
NCNB is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening their boards of directors.

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy that addresses the unmet needs of disadvantaged populations, including very low-income communities, people of color, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender populations, and other groups facing discrimination or marginalization. NCRP conducts action research, provides technical assistance to nonprofits, and engages in policy advocacy. NCRP's reform activism targets foundations, corporations, individual donors, and workplace fund-raising.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations

The NGO Cafe
The Global Development Research Center

Nonprofit Gateway - "A network of links to Federal government information and services"

Nonprofit Career Network

The Nonprofit Resource Center
For the past few years the Nonprofit Resource Center has been the Internet's premier information source for nonprofit organizations.

OpportunityNOCS
Network Services & Consulting Corporation
Job site for nonprofit opportunities.

Peacework - International Volunteer Programs
Peacework arranges international volunteer service projects around the world for colleges, universities, and service organizations.

Peter Drucker's Nonprofit Innovation Discovery Site

Research on Philanthropy
Alliance for Justice Foundation Advocacy Initiative
A national association of public interest organizations,the Alliance seeks to increase foundation support to organizations that seek to influence policy and public opinion.

Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
University of Wisconsin Grants Information Center

Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits (IRS)

Tax information: Information for Tax-Exempt Organizations (Oregon)

Volunteer Match - A Quick Index of Organizations in Oregon

WebActive
Large directory (WebActive Directory) of links to activists on the Web. Contains over 2,100 links, organized alphabetically, with good annotations and helpful search engine. Site also features a site-of-the-week, real-audio broadcast sites from around the Web, and job opportunities.

WorkIndex.com
"Gateway to Human Resource Solutions"

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Writing and Citation Guides

Citation Styles Online!
Copyright © 2000 by Bedford / St. Martin's

Internet Citation Guides
University of Wisconsin Library

Writing, Citing and Evaluating Guides on the Internet
University of British Columbia

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