Our Book reviewed by Kirkus!

Can I get a w00t!? Check out one of the leading book industries magazine’s review of our book! Can I use the word book more in one sentence? : ) More at The Future of Nonprofits.

THE FUTURE OF NONPROFITS

Debut authors Neff and Moss tackle the sustainability of nonprofits through one encompassing keyword: innovation.

Drawing on the authors’ experiences as digital-media strategists on the business side of nonprofits, this enriching guidebook not only describes how these organizations can survive the future but how they can thrive in it. This book, the authors write, will “provide you with a blueprint to recreate the way that your organization fulfills its mission.” Neff and Moss advocate the importance of developing “a culture of innovation,” offering a variety of creative, digital techniques and business models that can be tailored to fit every nonprofit’s needs. They reference websites of organizations that employ cutting-edge “innovations” to the benefit of their mission, as well as other more conservative (read: offline) initiatives that have worked in the past. This sturdy, informative guide is written in straightforward prose paced like a spirited novel, and each chapter is summarized at the conclusion for quick review. The authors’ writing style and clarity makes this an effortless read for any nonprofit staffer, no matter their level. However, the tone is slanted toward executives, and the book includes a section with guidelines on how to staff organizations with the best people. Appendices include information about job descriptions and quizzes.

Randal Moss and Convio on The Future of Nonprofits

Live from SxSW Randy Moss tells shares three key elements for prepping your nonprofit for real innovation and creativity.

2.5 Minutes on the New Book

Hey Gang! Did a really cool interview with the folks from GenConnect.com while I was at SXSW. Here is what they had to say from the interview:

Yesterday afternoon we spoke with David J. Neff, co-author of “The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age.” David talked to us about his book helping nonprofits map their future, as well as Lights, Camera, Help, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to encouraging other nonprofit and cause-driven organizations to use film and video to tell their stories. See our interview below to learn more about David, his new book, and where to watch or submit videos for the Lights, Camera, Help event at the end of July.

http://www.genconnect.com/sxsw2011/interview-with-david-neff-at-sxsw/

SXSW and The Future of Nonprofits

Whew! What a week we have coming up! Both Randal and I will be attending SXSW this year and do not one, but three presentations on our book, The Future of Nonprofits! You can find us at the following events.

IGNITE Austin on Friday Night
SXSW Interactive Saturday Morning
SXSW Interactive at the Beacon Lounge on Sunday Afternoon

We want to see all of you there to hear about the book, and to pick up a limited edition version of the promotional graphic novel! . Also a huge thanks to Melinda Jane who is acting as our book promotions coordinator during SXSW!