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Theories of Management, Leadership and Organizations Free Management Library offers information about basics of management, leadership and organizations
Management Basics A general introduction to management resources at Idealist.org
Is a Management Company a Good Idea for an Association Maybe. Especially considering the many details that go with having a small office staff.
Resources about Management of Nonprofit Organizations An annotated list of some online services that are focused on the challenges of running nonprofits (mostly in the US)
What is leadership? How do I develop my leadership skills? Resources to help you explore leadership and what it means to you
What is a manager? leader? supervisor? executive? Defnitions of key terms in management from the Free Management Library at http://www.mapnp.org/library/mgmnt/defntion
What is business planning? How is it carried out? A business plan specifies your nonprofit's business idea. It's sometimes needed for funding or to justify a new program. The plan often includes a market study, strategic plan and financial projections.
How to do performance appraisals Some thoughts about how to assemble and use meaningful information about job performance.
Background Books on the Nonprofit Sector A classified list of standard works on the principal themes of interest.
List of Books on Volunteerism Here is a list compiled in 1996.

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