The Foundation Center's Janice Rosenberg reviews a compilation of seven essays authored by experts in the field of grantmaking that explores the relatively new area of funding organizational effectiveness and provides a behind-the-scenes look for grantees who want to understand the grantmaking process from the funder's perspective....

In her analysis of philanthropy as an economic force in the United States, Gaudiani, a senior research scholar from Yale Law School and former president of Connecticut College, asserts that philanthropic ventures initiated by individuals frequently have promoted innovation in the socio-economic sphere long before government or the private sector have recognized their value....

Scholars, educators, and former nonprofit executives share insights on everything from the art of philanthropy to the sector's blind spots to global giving; their stories of success, disappointment, and lessons learned make fascinating reading for sector veterans and newcomers....

Steven Lawrence and Jennie Altman review the three-volume Philanthropy in America, which captures the roots of this nation's philanthropic traditions and their development into contemporary forms with more than 175 entries on every aspect of the philanthropic sector — from leading donors, to key institutions, to critical concepts....

Raymond, managing director of research, evaluation, and strategic planning for Changing Our World and a former consultant in health and medical economics for the State Department and the Carnegie Corporation, discusses a range of philanthropic issues, from evaluation and the need for accountability, to the impact of 9/11 on healthcare, education, and international giving....

Candace Springer reviews Baker's self-published manuscript, which challenges readers to "become inspired to assess your life and take positive action to help you become more effective as a person, as well as a champion of philanthropy"....

Koenig, a consultant to nonprofits working to develop international programs, shows how organizations of any size, focus, or previous international involvement can benefit from expanding into a global arena, and offers practical strategies and examples of groups outside the United States that have successfully become global....

Bornstein provides practical advice for reforms in social policy and inspirational stories of how concerned citizens around the world became effective entrepreneurs who transformed regional, national, or even international social systems despite daunting resistance....

Nonprofit administration consultants Zimmerman and Lehman cover the basics for beginners and provide advanced role-playing exercises and scripts for experienced board members to help them facilitate their organizations' fundraising efforts, especially in major donor solicitation...

Jenkins uses his experience as a nonprofit board member and founder, plus the war stories of many other board members, presidents, and executive directors, to dissect poor nonprofit management, call for greater self-judgment, and urge viable solutions, with a focus on the board member-executive director relationship....

Robinson, an author, activist, and seasoned fundraiser, uses questionnaires, exercises, examples, and an overall fun approach to teach new and small nonprofits the basic skills of grantsmanship, including research, cultivation, and understanding funder mentality....

The fundamental message of Stephen Block's new book is that executive directors and other nonprofit managers have a duty to take calculated risks and try new approaches to problem-solving if more conventional methods have failed....

Martin's manual provides detailed instructions, tools and examples drawn from the author's experience as a consultant who specializes in forging sponsorship alliances between nonprofits and businesses....

Klein explains that while the current economic climate is making it difficult for nonprofits to raise funds, an organization can survive a time of crisis, and even grow, if it addresses the changes that need to be made without sacrificing its mission....

Intended for both experienced and new executive directors, the guide is written in a question-and-answer format thruogh which authors Carlson and Donohoe assert that the executive director must display strong leadership in guiding the organization in fulfilling its mission....