C-PAL: Program Management: Leadership

Supported by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education
of the U.S. Department of Education

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Management Competencies and Sample Indicators for the Improvement of Adult Education Programs
R. Sherman, J. Tibbetts, D. Dobbins, and D. Weidler, American Institutes for Research, 2001
An overview and list of the adult education management competencies and their corresponding indicators that were identified and developed with funding from the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), U.S. Department of Education.
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Program Administrators' Sourcebook: A Resource on NCSALL's Research on Adult Education Administrators
The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2005
Designed for adult education program administrators, this sourcebook synthesizes NCSALL's research findings on teaching and learning, student persistence, professional development, program outcomes, and advocacy. Also discusses the implications of the research and suggests strategies for future practice.
http://www.ncsall.net/?id=771&pid=1035

General Information and Resources

Enterprising Nonprofits: A Toolkit for Social Entrepreneurs
J. Gregory Dees, P. Economy, J. Emerson, and R. Johnston John Wiley & Sons, 2001
Offers management strategies for nonprofits based on entrepreneurial models. Includes discussions, worksheets, checklists, and brief case studies. Topics include establishing a mission, strategic planning, assessing resource needs, accountability, managing risk, understanding customer needs, the basics of financial management, and more. Available for purchase at
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471397350.html

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
The Philanthropic and Nonprofit Knowledge Management Initiative at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Offers nonprofit organizations a range of management tools and resources in ten topic areas?Accountability and Evaluation; Advocacy; Communication and Marketing; Foundations and Grantmaking; Fundraising and Financial Sustainability; Governance; Management and Leadership; Staff Development and Organizational Capacity; Technology; and Volunteer Management.
http://www.npgoodpractice.org/good-practice

Board Management

BoardSource
A member-based, fee-for-service nonprofit organization that works to help other nonprofits build effective boards. Non-members can access some basic information from the organization's homepage. The Essentials section provides information on topics such as board structure, conflict of interest, legal responsibilities of nonprofit boards, and more. Brief Topic searches can be conducted on board development, fundraising, public awareness, and other issues.
http://www.boardsource.org/

Risk Management

Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Assists nonprofits working to overcome administrative, financial, and community challenges threatening their ability to fulfill their mission. Offers technical assistance, publications, strategies, a resource center, an online interactive risk assessment program, workshops, conferences, and consulting services.
http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/

Strategic Planning

Creating and Implementing Your Strategic Plan: A Workbook for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, 2nd Edition
J. Bryson and F. Alston, Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1999
Offers guidance on how to plan strategically. Provides tools, examples, detailed questionnaires, and worksheets to guide leaders of public and nonprofit organizations through each step of the strategic planning process. Available for purchase from:
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0787967548.html

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide and Workbook
M. Allison and J. Kaye, The Support Center for Nonprofit Management, 1997
A book/disc set for nonprofits interested in developing and implementing a strategic plan. Presents a seven-phase process that covers strategic planning from start to finish. Also includes tips, worksheets, checklists, tables, and a case study.
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471445819.html