Developing a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations

1st Edition

SAGE Publications

Stephen J. Gill
eISBN-13: 9781483343006

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<p>How can today′s nonprofits demonstrate effective use of funds? <br/><br/>How can they motivate employees and volunteers and combat burnout and high turnover? <br/><br/>How can they ensure that they are performing in accordance with their mission and purpose? <br/><br/>Author Stephen J. Gill answers these questions and more in Developing a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations. Filled with practical tips and tools, the book shows students and managers of human services, arts, education, civic, and environmental agencies how to implement a learning culture with individuals, teams, the organization as a whole, and the larger community. <br/><br/>Key Features </p>Draws on the author′s more than 25 years of consulting experience Demonstrates how to create a culture of intentional learning that uses reflection and feedback, focuses on successes and failures, and builds a strong organization that motivates employees and volunteers Offers specific, hands-on tools for each level of the organization, from the individual and team to the whole organization and the community Discusses not only the need for a learning culture but also the barriers that may stand in the way Takes a step-by-step approach that facilitates managers′ and students′ understanding and learning Incorporates practical tools that can be used in nonprofit management and in actual field instruction <p>Developing a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations is appropriate for courses in Social Work Evaluation, Public and Nonprofit Management, and Evaluation.</p>

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ISBNs 9781483302089, 1483343006, 9781412967679, 9781412967679, 9781483343006, 9781412967662, 9781412967662, 9781412967679
Language English
Number of Pages 232
Edition 1st