{"id":8891,"date":"2022-02-21T09:31:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T14:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=8891"},"modified":"2024-11-27T10:07:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:07:23","slug":"welcome-to-sage-book-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/welcome-to-sage-book-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to February\u2019s Sage Book Club"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Great leadership is a cornerstone of business success, providing the foundation for any successful organization.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, we\u2019ve asked award-winning thought leader, author, speaker, and non-profit expert, Beth Kanter, to hand-pick her favorite books on how to thrive within the non-profit sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her top reads will give you a 360-degree view of everything non-profits have to offer, and how you can succeed in the sector. On top of that, Sage has an array of non-profit business advice columns complete with expert training<\/a>, success hub<\/a> and product choice<\/a> to help deepen your knowledge and sharpen those skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout<\/strong><\/a> by Beth Kanter & Aliza Sherman<\/em><\/h3>
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    My book was the first to cover workplace wellbeing for non-profit organizations and their leaders. It\u2019s about helping individuals and the organizations they work at to live and work more sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ll find actionable tips, ideas, and examples for how to avoid burnout, create an environment of healthy productivity, and make a difference in the world. The book covers a variety of topics that cover the pillars of self-care for individuals or the Wellness Triad, stress reduction techniques and developing staff wellbeing plans as part of organizational strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships<\/strong><\/a> by Susan McPherson<\/em><\/h3>
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      Getting work tasks done is<\/em> important, but how successful you are all depends on relationships and building your network. Susan McPherson is the ultimate connector and networker and shares her best tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As a \u201cserial connector\u201d and communications expert, McPherson has a lifetime of experience building genuine connections in and out of work. Her methodology is broken down into three simple steps: Gather, Ask, Do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Guide to Nonprofit Leadership <\/strong><\/a>by Joan Garry<\/em><\/h3>
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        This book was written by the non-profit sector\u2019s amazing leadership guru Joan Garry. Joan\u2019s advice is practical and dispensed with wonderful storytelling and humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Drawing on her own experiences as a non-profit E.D., a board leader, a volunteer and a donor Joan shares her stories and introduces you to a host of new characters she has met since 2017. Board and staff leaders will see themselves in these folks, recognizing the mistakes and celebrating the successes along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Topics within the book include the maximizing the superpowers of small budgets, building a culture of storytelling in your organization (a fundraising key!), and crisis anticipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals (2nd Edition) <\/strong><\/a>by Laila Brenner & Darian Rodriguez Heyman<\/em><\/h3>
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          This is the book that I wish I had on my desk 35 years ago when I embarked upon my first job as an executive director of a non-profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          It covers everything you need to run a small non-profit with confidence. And, if you enjoy this book, the companion book, Nonprofit Fundraising 101: A Practical Guide to Easy to Implement Ideas and Tips from Industry Experts<\/a> edited by Darian Rodriguez Heyman is also worth having.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The book covers all aspects of non-profit management, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n