Forces for Good

<b>An updated edition of a groundbreaking book on best practices for nonprofits</b> <p>What makes great nonprofits great? In the original book, authors Crutchfield and McLeod Grant employed a rigorous research methodology derived from for-profit books like <i>Built to Last</i>. They studied 12 nonprofits that have achieved extraordinary levels of impact—from Habitat for Humanity to the Heritage Foundation—and distilled six counterintuitive practices that these organizations use to change the world.</p> <ul> <li>Features a new introduction that explores the new context in which nonprofits operate and the consequences for these organizations</li> <li>Includes a new chapter on applying the Six Practices to small, local nonprofits, including some examples of these organizations</li> <li>Contains an update on the 12 organizations featured in the original book—how they have fared, what they've learned, and where they are now in their growth trajectory</li> </ul> <p>This book has lessons for all readers interested in creating significant social change, including nonprofit managers, donors, and volunteers.</p>