Strengthening Nonprofit Performance : A Funder's Guide to Capacity Building

Get the most out of your grantmakingAuthors Paul Connolly (Vice President, Conservation Company) and Carol Lukas (President, Fieldstone Alliance) synthesize the most recent capacity-building practice and research into a collection of strategies, steps, and examples that funders can use to get started on or improve their funding to strengthen nonprofits. Who this book is for:Funders new to capacity building, looking for step-by-step guidanceFunders with years of capacity building experience, looking for new approaches and examples of other funders' approachesA range of grantmakers, including venture philanthropists, community foundations, family foundations, corporate foundations, and government fundersFunders wishing to expand their work to address community needs locally, nationally, or outside the U.S. Consultants, trainers, management support organizations, and other capacity buildersBenefits you'll get:Learn compelling reasons for investing in capacity buildingUnderstand the basic types of capacity building activitiesFind out what other foundations are doingGet a range of costs for various types of supportClarify your roles and responsibilities in using power and resources, developing expectations, and coordinating with othersFollow a 4-step process to develop, implement, and evaluate a grantmaking plan for capacity buildingChoose among 7 widely-used strategies for building the capacity of nonprofitsDiscover how to coordinate the roles of funder, nonprofit organization, and capacity builderThis hands-on guide also includes dozens of examples, worksheets, and contact information for organization assessment tools, capacity building providers, and publishers. Get Strengthening Nonprofit Performance and build the capacity of nonprofits and ultimately, the communities they serve.