Grant Bibliography

The materials listed in this bibliography are available for interlibrary loan from the State Library of Iowa, or you may check the Iowa Locator for their availability in other libraries. To borrow materials from the State Library, contact Rinda Kramme.

Grantwriting

American Library Association.  Big Book of Library Grant Money, 2006: Profiles of Private and Corporate Foundations and Direct Corporate Givers Receptive to Library Grant Proposals.  Chicago, IL:  American Library Association, prepared by Taft, 2006.

Anderson, Cynthia.  Write grants, get money.  Worthington, OH:  Linworth Publishing, Inc.,2002.

Annual register of grant support. New Providence, NJ: RR Bowker, Annual

Assistance and benefits information directory. Mary Emanoil, ed. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc.,1992.

Associations yellow book: a publication of Monitor Publishing. New York, NY: The Company, 1994.

Barbato, Joseph.  How to write knockout proposals; what you must know (and say) to win funding every time.  Medfield, MA:  Emerson & Church Publishers, 2004

Barbato, Joseph and Danielle S. Furlich.  Writing for a good cause; the complete guide to crafting proposals and other persuasive pieces for nonprofits.  New York, N.Y.: Simon & Schuster, 2000.

Barber, Peggy. Getting your grant: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman,1993.

Bauer, David G. Educator's internet funding guide; classroom connect's reference guide for technology funding. El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect, Inc., 1998.

Bauer, David G. The "how to" grants manual: successful grantseeking techniques for obtaining public and private grants. 5th ed. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 2003.

Bauer, David G. The principal's guide to grant success. New York, N.Y: Scholastic Inc., 1994.

Bauer, David G. Successful grants program management. New York, N.Y: Scholastic Inc., 1994.

Baumgartner, James E. National guide to funding for libraries and information services. New York, NY: Foundation Center, 1997.

Bergan, Helen.  Where the money is; advancement research for nonprofit organizations.  Arlington, VA:  BioGuide Press, 2001.

Berinstein, Paula.  Finding statistics online: how to locate the elusive numbers you need.  Medford, NJ:  Information Today, Inc., 1998.

Boss. Richard. Grant money and how to get it; a handbook for librarians. New York, NY, RR Bowker, 1980.

Brown, Larissa golden and Martin John Brown.  Demystifying grant seeking:  what you really need to do to get grants.  Jossey-Bass, 2001.

Brown, Peter C.  The complete guide to money making ventures for nonprofit organizations.  Rockville, MD:  Fund Raising Institute, Division of The Taft Group, 1986.

Browning, Bev.  Grant writing for dummies.  Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2001.

Business phone book USA: the national directory of addresses telephone numbers. Detroit, Mich, 1997.

Cantarella, Gina-Marie.  National guide to funding for children, youth and families.  NY: Foundation Center, 1999.

Carlson, Mim.  Winning grants step by step:  the complete workbook for planning, writing, successful proposals.  Jossey-Bass nonporfit and public management series.  Jossey-Bass. 2002.

Chang, Cian. Federal funding opportunities under the Clinton administration: special report.   Arlington, VA: Government Information Services, 1993.

Clarke, Cheryl A.  Storytelling for grantseekers.  Jossey-Bass. 2001.

Conrad, Daniel Lynn.  The quick proposal workbook; how to produce better grant proposals in 25 - 50% less time.  San Francisco, CA: Public Management Institute, 1980.

Costabile, Mary R. and King, Frederich D. Federal grants and services for libraries; a guide to selected programs. Washington, DC: American Library Association, 1993.

Daubert, Madeline J. Financial management for small and medium-sized libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 1993.

Dermer, Joseph. How to write successful foundation presentations.  New York: Public Service Materials Center, 1974.

Education Funding Research Council. Ways to find private sector funding. Arlington, VA: Government Services, 1990.

Farmer, Lesley, S. J.  Partnerships for lifelong learning.  Worthington, OH:  Linworth Publishing, Inc., 1999.

Federal Funding Guide. Arlington, VA: Government Information Services, 1988.

Ferguson, Jacqueline, Laurel Drake-Major and Michael V. Gershowitz.  The grantseeker's answerbook: fundraising experts respond to the most commonly asked questions.  2nd ed.  Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1999.

Ferguson, Jacqueline, ed. The grantseeker's guide to project evaluation. 2^nd ed. Alexandria, VA: Capitol Publications, Inc., 1997.

Foundation Directory. New York, NY: Foundation Center, annually

Foundation Center's guide to grantseeking on the web.   The Foundation Center, 1998.

Foundation fundamentals:  a guide for grantseekers.  Kief Schladweiler, ed.  Seventh ed. The Foundation Center, 2004

Foundation fundamentals: a guide for grantseekers.  Mitchell F. Nauffts, ed.  Fifth ed. The Foundation Center, 1994.

The Foundation's Center's user-friendly guide; a grantseeker's guide to resources.  North, Margaret, ed. Rev. ed.  New York:  The Foundation Center. 1996.

The Foundation Center's guide to proposal writing. Geever, J.C. and P. McNeill, ed. Fourth ed. The Foundation Center, 2004

The Foundation Center's guide to proposal writing. Geever, J.C. and P. McNeill, ed. Third ed. The Foundation Center, 2001.

Frost, Gordon Jay. Winning grant proposals; eleven successful appeals by American nonprofits to corporations, foundations, individuals, and government agencies. Rockville, MD: The Taft Group, 1993.

Funding $ources for community and economic development 1999; a guide to current sources for local programs and projects.  Phoenix, AZ:  The Oryx Press, 1999.

Gerding, Stephanie K. and Pamela H. MacKellar.  Grants for Libraries.  (A how-to-do-it manual for librarians, no. 144) New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2006.

Gitlin, Laura N., and Kevin J. Lyons. Successful grant writing; strategies for health and human service professionals. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.,1996.

Golden, Susan L. Secrets of successful grantsmanship: a guerrilla guide to raising money. San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass, 1997.

Gooch, Judith Mirick.  Writing winning proposals.  Washington DC, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 1987.

Grant$ for arts, culture, and the humanities.  New York:  The Foundation Center1997.

Grant$ for libraries and information services. New York: The Foundation Center, 1993..

Grant$ for literacy, reading, and adult education.  New York:  The Foundation Center, 1997.

Grantseeker's handbook of essential internet sites; 2000-2001 edition.  Aspen Grants & Nonprofit Development Group, Gaithersburg, MD, Aspen Publishers, Inc., 2000.

Guide to federal funding for governments and nonprofits. Arlington, VA: Government Information Services, 1997.

Hale, Phale D. Writing grant proposals that win. Alexandria, VA: Capitol Publications Inc.,1997. 2^nd ed.

Hall, Richard B. Financing public library buildings. New York: Neal-Schuman, 1993.

Hall, Richard B. Winning library referenda campaigns. How to do it manuals for librarians, No. 50. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 1995.

Hall-Ellis, Sylvia D. and Ann Jerabek.  Grants for school libraries.  Westport, CT:  Libraries Unlimited.  2003.

Hall-Ellis, Sylvia D. and Frank W. Hoffmann.  Grantsmanship for small libraries and school library media centers.  Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1999.

Hall, Mary S. and Susan Howlett.  Getting funded; the complete guide to writing grant proposals.  4th ed.  Portland, OR:  Mary S. Hall, 2003.  

Handicapped funding directory. 7th ed. Research grant guide, 1990.

How the federal government dispenses money, grants and federal aid. Arlington, VA: Government Information Services, 1990.

An insider's guide to writing proposals for federal dollars. Arlington VA: Government Information Services, 1993.

Institute for Youth Development.  The federal grants manual for youth programs: a guide to youth risk behavior prevention funding.  Institute for Youth Development, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. 1999-2000. 

Josey, E.J. Politics and the support of libraries. New York: Neal-Schuman, 1990.

Joyaux, Simone P. Strategic fund development; building profitable relationships that last. Aspen's fund raising series for the 21^st century. Gaithersburg, Maryland: Aspen Publication, 1997.

Karsh, Ellen and Arlen Sue Fox.  The only grant-writing book you'll ever need.  NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2003.

Kaufman, Paula T. 2001: a space reality strategies for obtaining funding for new library space. Washington, DC: Association of Research Libraries, Office of Management Services, 1994.

Kibbe, Barbara D, Fred Setterberg and Colburn S. Wilbur.  Grantmaking Basics; a field guide for funders.  The David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Council on Foundations, 1999.

Lauffer, Armand. Grants, etc. 2^nd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA:, 1997.

Locke, Lawrence F. Proposals that work: a guide for planning dissertations and grant proposals. Newbury Park: Sage Publications, 1993.

Miller, Patrick W. Grant writing; strategies for developing winning proposals.  2nd ed.  Patrick W. Miller, 2002.

Miner, Jeremy T. and Lynn E. Miner. Directory of grants in the humanities 1998/99. 12^th ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1998.

Miner, Jeremy T, and Lynn E. Miner.  Models of proposal planning & writing.  Westport, CO:  Praeger Publishers, 2005

Miner, Lynn E. and Jeremy T. Miner.  Proposal planning & writing. 3rd ed.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2003.

National guide to funding for information technology. Ed. Elizabeth Rich. The Foundation Center, 1997.

National guide to funding for libraries and information services. Ed. James Baumgartner. The Foundation Center, 1997.

New, Cheryl Carter and James Aaron Quick. Grantseeker's toolkit; a comprehensive guide to finding funding. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1998.

New, Cheryl Carter and James Aaron Quick.  How to write a grant proposal.  New York, NY:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  2003.

Noah, Carolyn. Grant-funded projects for library youth services:1985-1990. Chicago, IL: Association for library Services to Children, 1993.

Powell, Walter W. and Elisabeth S. Clemens.  Private action and the public good.  Yale University Press, 1998.

Reed, Patricia Hamilton. Guide to funding databases & resources on-line. Arlington, VA:  Government Information Services, 1995.

Rich, Elizabeth H. National guide to funding in arts and culture. The Foundation Center, 1998.

Rich, Elizabeth H.  National guide to funding for information technology.  NY: Foundation Center, 1997.

Rich, Elizabeth H. National guide to funding for libraries and information services.  NY:  Foundation Center, 1997.

Ries, Joanne B. Applying for research funding: getting started and getting funded. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1995.

Robinson, Andy.  Big gifts for small groups:  a board member's 1-hour guide to securing gifts of $500 to $5,000.  Emerson & Church Publishers, 2004.

Robinson, Andy. Grassroots grants; an activist's guide to proposal writing. Berkeley, CA:  Chardon Press, 1996.

Scanlan, Eugene A. Corporate and foundation fund raising; a complete guide from the inside. Aspen's Fund Raising Series for the 21^st Century. Gaithersbury, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1997.

Secrets of winning grants from corporations and foundations. Arlington, VA:   Government Information Services, 1993.

State Historical Society of Iowa. Funding tips for certified local government & not-for- profit organization. Des Moines, Iowa: The Society, 1994.

Talon, Carole.  Founding and funding family literacy programs; A how-to-do-it manual for librarians.  How-to-do-it manuals for librarians: no.92.  New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc, 1999.

Thompson, Waddy.  The complete idiot's guide to grant writing.  Indianapolis, IN:  Alpha Books, 2003.

Tips from proposal reviewers. Arlington, VA: Government Information Services, 1990.

200 terrific web sites for nonprofit organizations.  Ed. Brownie S. Hamilton.  Virginia Beach, VA:  The Grantsmanship Service, Inc., 1998.

Turock, Betty J. Creating a financial plan: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman, 1992.

Winning federal $$$$ in the 90's. Arlington, VA: Government Information Services, 1992.

Writing proposals for grants of less than $25,000. Arlington, VA: Government Information Services, 1990.

Zimmerman, Robert M.  and Ann W. Lehman.  Boards that love fundraising: a how-to guide for your board.  Jossey-Bass, 2004.

Specific to Fundraising

Allen, Nick and Mal Warwick. Fundraising on the internet; recruiting and renewing donors online.   Berkeley, CA: Strathmoor Press, Inc., 1996.

Aspen's guide to 60 successful special events; how to plan, organize and conduct outstanding fund  raisers. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1996.

Barrett, Richard & Molly Ware. Planned giving essentials; a step by step guide to success. Aspen's Fund Raising Series for the 21^st Century. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen 1997.

Bauer, David G. The fund-raising primer; a first book for individuals involved in raising funds for not-for-profit organizations. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc., 1993.

Bergan, Helen. Where the money is; a fund raiser's guide to the rich. 2^nd ed. Alexandria, VA: BioGuide Press, 1992.

Birnbaum, Jeffrey H.  The money men; the real story of fund-raising's influence on political power in America. N.Y., Crown Publisher, 2000.

Bonk, Kathy, Henry Griggs and Emily Tynes.  Strategic communications for nonprofits; a step-by-step guide to working with the media to: generate publicity, enhance fundraising, build membership, change public policy, handle crisis.  San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1999.

Burlingame, D. Library fundraising; models for success. American Library Association, 1995.

Burnett, Ken. Friends for life; relationship fundraising in practice. London: Ken Burnett/The White  Lion Press Limited, 1996.

Burnett, Ken.  Relationship fundraising; a donor-based approach to the business of raising money.  London: The White Lion Press Limited, 1992.

Burnett, Ken.  The Zen of fundraising; 89 timeless ideas to strengthen and develop your donor relationships.  San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2006.

Ciconte, Barbara Kushner. Fund raising basics: a complete guide. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, 1997.

Claassen, Lynda Corey. Library development and fundraising. A SPEC Kit, #193. Association of Research Libraries, 1993.

Clarke, Cheryl A.  Storytelling for grantseekers; the guide to creative nonprofit fundraising.  San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Company, 2001.

Corson-Finnerty, Adam and Laura Blanchard. Fundraising and friend-raising on the web. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998.

Crotz, Keith.  Used book sales; less work & better profits.  Fort Atkinson, WI:  Highsmith Press, 1995.

Dermer, Joseph.  America's most successful fund raising letters.  New York:  Public Service Materials Center, 1976.

Edwards, Richard L. and Elizabeth A. Benefield. Building a strong foundation; fundraising for nonprofits. Washington, DC: National Association of Social Workers, 1997.

Fitzgerald, James P. Funding sources for public libraries.  Trustee Facts File, no. 17.  Illinois Library Trustee Association, 1986.

Flanagan, Joan. Successful fundraising; a complete handbook for volunteers and professionals. Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books, 1993.

Freedman, Harry A. and Karen Feldman. The business of special events; fundraising strategies for changing times. Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press, Inc., 1998.

Geier, Ted. Make your events special. 2^nd ed. NY, NY: Cause Effective, Inc., 1992.

George, Worth.  Fearless Fundraising for Nonprofit Boards.  Washington, DC:  Board Source, 2003.

Gordon, Micki.  The fundraising manual; a step by step guide to creating the perfect event.  Gaithersburg, Md:  FIG Press, 1997.

Grace, Kay Sprinkel. Beyond fund raising: new strategies for nonprofit innovation and investment. NY: Wiley 1997.

Grace, Kay Sprinkel.  Fundraising mistakes that bedevil all boards (and staff too): a 1 hour guide to identifying and overcoming obstacles to your success.  Emerson 7 Church Publishers, 2004.

Graham, Christine. Keep the money coming; a step-by step strategic guide to annual fundraising. Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press, Inc., 1992.

Greenfield, James. Fund-raising cost effectiveness; a self-assessment workbook. NY, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1996.

Greenfield, James. Fund raising fundamentals: a guide to annual giving for professionals and volunteers. NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1994.

Greenfield, James. Fund-raising; evaluating and managing the fund development process. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1991.

Henley, Michael and Diane Hodiak. Fund raising & marketing in the one-person shop; achieving success with limited resources. Minneapolis, MN: Development Resource Center, 1997.

Herring, Mark Y.  Raising funds with friends groups.  A how-to-do-it-manauls for librarians, no 128) New York, NY:  Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2004. 

Hopkins, Karen Brooks, and Friedman, Carolyn Stolper. Successful fundraising for arts and cultural organizations. Phoenix, AR: Oryx Press, 1997.

Howe, Fisher. The board member's guide to fund raising; what every trustee needs to know about raising money. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publications, 1991.

Jeavons, Thomas H. Public libraries and private fund raising: opportunities and issues. Evanston, IL: The Urban Libraries Council, 1994.

Joachim, Jean C.  Beyond the bake sale; the ultimate school fund-raising book.  NY: St. Martin's Griffin, 2003.

Kaitcer, Cindy R. Raising big buck$; the complete guide to producing pledge-based special events. Chicago: Bonus Books, Inc. 1996.

Keegon, P. Burke. Fundraising for nonprofits. NY: Harper Perennial, 1994.

Kihlstedt, Andrea and Catherine P. Schwartz. Capital campaigns; strategies that work. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1997.

Klein, Kim. Fundraising for social change. 3^rd ed. Berkeley, CA: 1996.

Klein, Kim.  Fundraising in times of crisis.  San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass, 2004.

Kuniholm, Roland. Maximum gifts by return mail. Ambler, PA: Fund-Raising Institute,1989.

Lansdowne, David.  Fund raising realities every board member must face: a 1-hour crash course on raising major gifts for nonprofit organizations.  Medfield, MA:  Emerson & Church Publishers, 2003.

Lansdowne, David. The relentlessly practical guide to raising serious money; proven strategies for nonprofit organizations. Medfield, MA: Emerson & Church, 1997.

Lant, Jeffery. Development today: a fundraising guide for nonprofit organizations.

Levine, Michael.  Selling goodness: the guerrilla p.r. guide to promoting your charity, nonprofit organization, or fund-raising event.   Los Angeles:  Renaissance Books, 1998.

Levy, Barbara H. Marion. Successful special events: planning, hosting, and evaluating. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, 1997.

Lewis, Herschell Gordon. How to write powerful fund raising letters. Chicago, IL: Bonus Books, 1989.

Matheny, Richard E. Major gifts; solicitation strategies. Washington, DC: the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 1994.

McClure, Charles R. and Joe Ryan and John Carlo Bertot.  Public library internet services and the digital divide: the role and impacts from selected external funding sources.  Information Use Management and Policy Institute, School of Information Studies, 2002. 

McLeish, Barry.  Successful marketing strategies for nonprofit organizations.  New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1995.

Miller, James D. and Deborah Strauss, ed.  Improving fundraising with technology.  New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 11, Spring 1996.  Jossey-Bass Inc., Pub, 1996.

Mixer, Joseph. Principles of professional fundraising; useful foundations for successful practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1993.

Muehrcke, Jill. Are you sitting on a gold mine? Fundraising self-assessment guide. Madison, WI: The Society for Nonprofit Organizations, 1995.

Muir, Roy and Jerry May, ed. Developing an effective major gift program: from managing staff to soliciting gifts. Washington, DC: the Council for advancement and Support of Education, 1993.

Musselman, Virginia W.  Money raising activities for community groups.  New York:  Association Press, 1969.

Mutz, John and Katherine Murray.  Fundraising for dummies.  Forest City, CA:  IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., 2000.

Nelson, Donald T. and Paul H. Schnelter.  Gifts -in-kind; the fund raiser's guide to acquiring, managing, and selling charitable contributions other than cash and securities.  Rockville, MD:  Fund Raising Institute, 1991.

New, Anne L. Raise more money for your nonprofit organization; a guide to evaluating and improving your fundraising. The Foundation Center, 1991.

Newman, Diana S, Opening doors: pathways to diverse donors.  Council on Foundations, Jossey-Bass, 2002.  

Nichols, Judith E.  Growing from good to great; positioning your fund-raising efforts for big gains. Chicago, IL: Bonus Books, Inc., 1995.

Nichols, Judith E.  Pinpointing affluence in the twenty-first century:  increasing your share of major donor dollars.  Chicago, IL:  Bonus Books, Inc., 2001.  

Nichols, Judith E. Targeted fund raising; defining and refining your development strategy. Chicago, IL: Precept Press, Inc., 1991.

Poderis, Tony. It's a great day to fund-raise! A veteran campaigner reveals the development tips and techniques that will work for you. Cleveland, OH:  FundAmerica Press, 1996.

Quigg, H. Gerald. The successful capital campaign; from planning to victory celebration. Washington, DC: the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 1986.

Reiss, Alvin. Don't just applaud, send money! The most successful strategies for funding and marketing the arts. NY,NY: Theatre Communications Group, 1995.

Rosso, Henry A. Achieving excellence in fund raising; a comprehensive guide to principles, strategies, and methods. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1991.

Schneiter, Paul H. and Donald T. Nelson.  The thirteen most common fund-raising mistakes and how to avoid them.  Washington DC:   Taft Corporation, 1982, 1984.

Seltzer, Michael. Securing your organization's future; a complete guide to fundraising strategies. The Foundation Center, 1987.

Short, Jack.  Library fundraising guidelines.   Avon, CT:  Consultant Publications/Jack Short, 1998.

Smith, Any Sherman and Matthew D. Lehrer.  Legacies for libraries: a practical guide to planned giving.  Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2000.

Stallings, Betty and Donna McMillion.  How to produce fabulous fundraising events: reap remarkable returns with minimal effort.  Pleasanton, CA:  Betty Stallings and Donna McMillion, 1999.

Steele, Victoria. Becoming a fundraiser: the principles and practice of library development. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000.

Stier, Dr. William F.  Fundraising made e-z.  Deerfield Beach, FL: Made E-Z Products, Inc., 2000. 

Sturtevant, William. The artful journey: cultivating and soliciting the major gift. Chicago: Bonus Books, 1997.

Swan, James.  Fundraising for libraries:  25 proven ways to get more money for your library.  New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2002.

Swan, James. Fundraising for the small public library: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1990.

Turner, Anne M.  Vote yes for libraries: a guide to winning ballot measure campaigns for library funding.  McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,  2000.

Warner, Irving R. The art of fund raising. 3^rd ed. Rockville, MD: Fund Raising Institute,1992.

Warwick, Mal.  How to write successful fundraising letters:  sample letters, style tips, useful hints, real-world examples.  San Francisco:  Jossey-Bass, 2001.

Warwick, Mal and Stephen Hitchcock.  Ten steps to fundraising success; choosing the right strategy for your organization.  San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Company, 2002.

White, Douglas E. The art of planned giving; understanding donors and the culture of giving. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1995.

Williams, M. Jane. Big gifts; how to maximize gifts from individuals, with or without a capital campaign. Rockville, MD: Fund Raising Institute, 1991.

Creating and Maintaining Nonprofit Organizations

Andreasen, Alan R.and Philip Lotler.  Strategic Marketing for nonprofit organizations.  6th ed.  Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Pearson Education, Inc., 2003

Bernstein, Philip.  Best practices of effective nonprofit organizations; a practitioner's guide.  The Foundation Center, 1997.

Bonk, Kathy, Henry Griggs and Emily Tynes.  Strategic communications for nonprofits; a step-by-step guide to working with the media to: generate publicity, enhance fundraising, build membership, change public policy, handle crisis.  San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1999.

Bookman, Mark. Protecting your organization's tax-exempt status; a guide for nonprofit managers. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1992.

Boyd, Willard L.  The governing board for Iowa nonprofits.  The Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center.  ;Monograph series, University of Iowa.  2003.

Brinckerhoff, Peter C. Nonprofit stewardship; a better way to lead your mission-based organization.  St. Paul, MN:  Wilder Center for Communities.  2004.

Bryson, John M.  Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organization; a guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement.  San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1995.

Chait, Richard P.  How to help your board govern more and manage less.  BoardSource Governance Series.  Washington, DC: BoardSource, 2002.

Carlson, Mim and Margaret Donohoe.  The executive director's survival guide; thriving as a nonprofit leader.  San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2003.

Clifton, Robert L. and Alan M. Dahms.  Grassroots organizations; a resource book for directors, staff, and volunteers of small, community-based nonprofit agencies.    Prospect Heights, IL:   Waveland Press, Inc. 1993.

Clow, Faye. Forming and funding public library foundations.  wnd Ed.  Revisions and updates by Benjamin Goldberg.  Public Library Association, American Library Association, 2004.

Complete guide to nonprofit management. Smith, Bucklin & Associates. New York NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994.

Cost-effectiveness in the nonprofit sector; methods and examples from leading organizations. ed. Gerald L. Schmaedick. Westport, CT: Quorum Books, 1993.

Dropkin, Murray and Bill La Touche. The budget-building book for nonprofits; a step-by-step guide for managers and boards. San Francisco, CA: 1998.

Egger, Robert and Howard Yoon.  Begging for change:  the dollars and sense of making nonprofits responsive, efficient, and rewarding for all.  HarperBusiness, 2004.

Evaluating the nonprofit CEO: a guide for chief executives and board members. Frederick MD: Aspen Publisher, Inc., 1996.

Frumkin, Peter.  On being no profit:  a conceptual and policy primer.  Harvard University Press, 2002.

Grace, Kay Sprinkel.  The nonprofit board's role in setting and advancing the mission.  Book Six of the BoardSource Governance Series.  Washington, DC:  BoardSource, 2003.

Grace, Kay Sprinkel.  The ultimate board member's book.  Emerson & Church, 2005.

Gray, Sandra Trice. Evaluation with power; a new approach to organizational effectiveness, empowerment, and excellence. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc., 1998.

Greenfield, James. The nonprofit handbook: fund raising. 2^nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1997.

Grobman, Gary M.  The non-profit internet handbook.  2nd ed. Harrisburg, PA: White Hat Communications, 1999.

Hankin, Jo Ann, Alan G. Seidner and John T. Zietlow.  Financial management for nonprofit organizations.  John Wiley, 1998.

Hopkins, Bruce R. The legal answer book for nonprofit organizations. NY, NY: 1996.

Hopkins, Bruce R. A legal guide to starting and managing a nonprofit organization.   New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1993.

Hummel, Joan M. Starting and running a nonprofit organization. Minneapolis, MN:   University of Minnesota Press, 1996.

Hutton, Stan and Frances Phillips.  Nonprofits kit for dummies.  New York, N.Y:  Hungry Minds, 2001.

Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center.  Legal guide for Iowa nonprofits.  Richard Koontz, editor.  University of Iowa, 2003.

Kluger, Miriam P.  and William A. Baker.  Innovative leadership in the nonprofit organization:  strategies for change.  Child Welfare League of America, 1994.

Krois, Jerry.  An introduction to public library foundations.  Cheyenne, WY: Wyoming State Library Division, 2000.

Letts, Christine W., William P. Ryan, and Allen Grossman.  High performance nonprofit organizations:  managing upstream for greater impact.  Wiley, 1999.

Light, Paul C.  Making nonprofits work:  a report on the tides of nonprofit management reform.  Aspen Institute:  Brookings Institution Press, 2000.

Mancuso, Anthony. How to form a nonprofit corporation. 4^th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo Press,1997.

McLeish, Barry.  Successful marketing strategies for nonprofit organizations.  New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1995.

Muehrcke, Jill. Nonprofit organization start-up kit. Madison, WI: The Society For Nonprofit Organizations, 1993.

Nelson, Judith Grummon. Six keys to recruiting, orienting, and involving nonprofit board  members; a guide to building your board. Washington DC: national Center for Nonprofit Boards, 1991.

Olenick, Arnold, J. And Philip R. Olenick. A nonprofit organization operating manual; planning for survival & growth. NY, NY: The Foundation Center, 1991.

Ott, Steven J.  Understanding nonprofit organizations:  governance, leadership, and management.  Westview Press, 2001.

Pidgeon, Walter. The universal benefits of volunteering; a practical workbook for nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and corporations. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998.

Promoting issues & ideas: a guide to public relations for nonprofit organizations. 2^nd ed. M Booth & Associates, 1995.

Quarter, Jack, Laurie Mook, Betty Jane Richmond.  What counts; social accounting for nonprofits and cooperatives.  Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Pearson Education Inc., 2003.  

Radtke, Janel M.  Strategic communications for nonprofit organizations; seven steps to creating a successful plan.  NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998.

Rados, David L. Marketing for nonprofit organizations. 2^nd ed. Westport, CT: Auburn House, 1996.

Sandler, Martin W. and Deborah A. Hudson.  Beyond the bottom line:  how to do more with less in nonprofit and public organizations.  Oxford University Press, 1998.

Schultz, Howard and Dori Jones Yang.  Pour your heart into it; how Starbucks built a company one cup at a time.  NY: Hyperion, 1997.

Shim, Jae K., Joel G. Siegel, Abraham J. Simon. Handbook of budgeting for nonprofit organizations. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996.

Silk, Roger D.  Creating a private foundation:  the essential guide for donors and their advisers.  Bloomberg Press, 2003.

Smith, G. Stevenson.  Managerial accounting for libraries & other not-for-profit organizations.  2nd ed. Chicago, American Library Association, 2002.

Tesdahl, D. Benson.  The nonprofit board's guide to bylaws:  creating a framework for effective governance.  Washington, DC:  BoardSource, 2003.

Walraven, Gail. Business thinking in not-for-profit organizations. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. 1995.

Yankey, John A. and Amy McClellan.  The nonprofit board's role in planning and evaluation. Book Seven of the BoardSource Governance Series.  Washington, DC:  BoardSource, 2003.

Young, Dennis R. and Richard Steinberg. Economics for nonprofit managers. NY, NY: The Foundation Center, 1995.

Zander, Alvin.  Making boards effective:  the dynamics of no profit governing boards.  Jossey-Bass, 1993.

Zeitlin, Kim Arthur and Susan E. Dorn.  The nonprofit board's guide to bylaws; creating a framework for effective governance.  Washington DC: National Center for Nonprofit Boards, 1997.

Video Cassettes

Meckler, Al, Coster, Kathy, & Swan, James. You're in the money. ALA Video/Produced by Library Video Network, 1994.

Grant your wish:  learn from the professionals how to write a successful grant proposal.  Fort Lauderale, FL:  Successful Images, Inc., 1998. 

Library Video Network.  Recognizing fundraising opportunities. Towson, MD:  Library Video Network, 1998.

Journals

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Federal Assistance Monitor

The Nonprofit Times