Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations: A Reference Handbook Vol.1

Part I: The Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector
1. Legal Definitions, Legal Accountability, and the Roles and Responsibilities of Board Leadership
2. Types of Foundations and Their Leadership Characteristics
3. Definition of Scope, Scale, and Role of the Nonprofit Sector
4. A Nonprofit Organization
5. Role of Government, Nonprofit Sector, Business, Family and Their Interaction in Democracy
6. Understanding Social Capital, Civic Engagement, and Community Building
7. Membership Associations
8. Leadership in Service Clubs and Benevolent Societies
9. Umbrella Organizations in the United States

Part II: History of the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector
10. Classic Thought Leaders Framing U.S. Philanthropy
11. Origins of the Nonprofit Sector in the United States: From the Elizabethan "Poor Laws" Through the Civil War
12. History of Nonprofit Leadership in the United States: From the Civil War to the Great Depression
13. History of Nonprofit Leadership in the United States: From the Great Depression to World War II
14. History of Nonprofit Leadership in the United States: From World War II to 1969 Tax Act
15. History of Nonprofit Leadership in the United States: From the 1969 Tax Act to the Present
16. Philanthropic Leadership in Totalitarian and Communist Countries
17. The American Presidency and Philanthropy since the Civil War

Part III: Common Interest Areas of Nonprofits and Foundations
18. Advocacy Organizations
19. Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Leading Innovation in Public Policy and Social Change
20. The Arts and Nonprofit Organizations
21. Community Development
22. Education (Pre-Birth, Preschool, and Early Childhood)
23. Education (K-College)
24. Environment
25. Health and Hospitals
26. Youth and Character Development

Part IV: Nonprofit Organizations and Historically Disenfranchised Groups
27. Gender Matters: Women Transforming Philanthropy
28. Women's Leadership in Philanthropy
29. Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Providing Opportunities for Unpopular Causes and Disenfranchised People
30. Understanding How Philanthropy and Nonprofit Activities Manifest in Minority Communities in the United States
31. Leadership Competencies in a Diverse Culture
32. Attracting Leadership From Across Diverse Communities
33. Leadership of Philanthropy through African American Sororities and Fraternities

Part V: Leading the Nonprofit Organization
34. Theories of Nonprofit and Organizational Leadership
35. Dynamism in Action: Leadership of the Nonprofit Enterprise
36. Progressive Leadership: Models and Perspectives for Effective Leadership
37. Basic Skills of Nonprofit Leadership
38. Roles, Responsibilities, and Characteristics of Nonprofit Leadership
39. Traditional and Unique Features of the Nonprofit CEO Role
40. Servant, Transformational, and Transactional Leadership
41. Leading Volunteers in Nonprofit Organizations
42. Policies and Procedures for Leaders: Conflict of Interest, Transparency, and Accountability
43. Transitional Leadership
44. Staff Leadership: Team-Building and Staff Development
45. Human Resource Leadership and Management
46. Tax Policy and Implications for the Organization: Tax Exemption, Charitable Deduction, and Charity Care
47. Financial Issues for Leaders
48. Fraud Awareness in Nonprofit Settings
49. Budgeting and Forecasting: Implementing Sound Strategic Financial Planning
50. Defining Fundraising Success through Strong Donor Engagement
51. Leading the Traditional Giving Pyramid: Overview of Types and Levels of Giving
52. Grantwriting and Leadership in Working with Foundations and Government
53. Social Entrepreneurship and Business Development
54. Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leaders: Rise of the Business Model in Philanthropy