Great Readings

This document consists of great books or articles on Nonprofit Management. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.

Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.

Core Management and Leadership

Name Author(s)
Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits Leslie R. Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant
Good to Great and the Social Sectors Jim Collins
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters Priya Parker
Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals Darian Rodriguez Heyman

Fundraising and Strategy

Name Author(s)
The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution: Real-Time Strategic Planning in a Rapid-Response World David La Piana
Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership Joan Garry

Philanthropy and Innovation

Name Author(s)
Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen