Helping
organizations
achieve their missions!
One of the things that Peggy enjoys most about her work is the opportunity to meet so many people who are doing such great work. In addition to being fun, this provides her with knowledge of a broad array of people, organizations, and resources and with the opportunity to link them to one another.Below are just a few of Peggy's favorite resources for schools and nonprofits.
Board Development
Board Source - invaluable resources on almost every aspect of board development.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - board self-assessment tool.Books
Fostering Sustainable Behavior: An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing by Doug McKenzie-Mohr and William Smith, New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island, Canada, 1999 - excellent practical advice re changing behavior.Good to Great by Jim Collins, HarperCollins Publishers Inc., New York, New York, 2001 - this book deserves all the hype it gets - excellent presentation of the characteristics of organizations and leaders who succeed.
Leading In A Culture Of Change by Michael Fullan, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, 2001 - great book on effective leadership for educators.
Encouraging The Heart by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, 1999 - practical suggestions for supporting and motivating your staff.
The One Minute Manager Meets The Monkey by Kenneth Blanchard, William Oncken, Jr., and Hall Burrows, William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York, New York, 1989 - a common sense approach to delegation skills.
The Business Planning Guide by David H. Bangs, Jr., Upstart Publishing Company, Concord, NH 1998 - a user friendly guide to developing a business plan.
Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Business Creativity by Michael Michalko, Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA 1991.
Capacity Building
Building the Capacity of Capacity Builders: A Study of Management Support and Field-Building Organizations in the Nonprofit Sector by Paul Connelly and Peter York. The Conservation Company – June 2003. http://www.tccgrp.com/know_reports.html (click on Building the Capacity of Capacity Builders: A Study)Funding for Capacity Building/Organizational Development
Corporate Fund
Endowment for Health
Partnership for Effective NonprofitsLocal Nonprofit Contact Information
InfoLink - contact information on most of the nonprofits in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine.Opportunities to Support NH Nonprofits
Volunteer Action Center, United Way of the Greater Seacoast - information on volunteer and board development opportunities.
Giving New Hampshire - information and links to philanthropy and volunteer opportunities.
Women's Fund of New Hampshire - great way to support social change that enables women and girls to reach their fullest potential.Training & Resources for Board and Staff
New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits - frequently updated information on training opportunities, web sites, and other resources that help nonprofits increase and demonstrate their effectiveness.