The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital AgeEver heard of an internal entrepreneur? You might know the type. They’re kind of employee who pushes mercilessly towards the trends of the future. Often looked at as a little bit outside the mainstream, more often than not the decisions this internal entrepreneur makes on behalf of an organization pay off in spades. So what makes an internal entrepreneur? How can you, as a nonprofit, create a culture that rewards futuring, internal entrepreneurs and innovation and doesn’t shut it down? The book “The Future of Nonprofits: Thrive and Innovate in the Digital Age” helps organizations do those very things. Better predicting future trends helps to reshape culture, creating the kind of environment ripe for positive growth in this fast changing world we work in today. Designed for nonprofit employees on all levels, the book will become a go to handbook for those interested in adapting in the modern world, not looking to be left behind. The Future of Nonprofits helps organizations capitalize on internal innovation. Innovative nonprofits are able to better predict future trends to remake and reshape their culture, structure, and staff to be a more nimble and lean. By applying the strategies laid out in this book, nonprofit professionals of all levels can prepare their organizations to take advantage of future trends and develop innovative “internal entrepreneurs” that will grow revenue and drive their mission.
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Contents
Innovate or Die | 3 |
What Is Innovation? | 21 |
Innovation as Your Strategy for Success | 39 |
What Is Driving Your Innovation? | 55 |
The Three Pillars of Innovation | 77 |
Into the Belly of the Beast | 103 |
The Right People the Right | 125 |
Implementation and Future Considerations | 147 |
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The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age David J. Neff,Randal C. Moss Limited preview - 2011 |
The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age David J. Neff,Randal C. Moss No preview available - 2011 |
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