Must read books for Community Foundation professionals!

SidneySuttles

I'm building out my 2023 book list and would like to sprinkle in some "must-reads" for community foundation/nonprofit professionals. What are your recommendations?

JakeSharp

Hi and happy new year! I read two books that were kind of in this area last year, and I'd recommend them!

1. Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference by Lisa Greer and Larissa Kostoff

• This one is written from the donor perspective which I found was an interesting take on the usual fundraiser focused literature.

2. Changing the World Without Losing Your Mind by Alexis Counts

• This one has a big focus on the organizational/cultural side of running a nonprofits. I think there can often be a lot of stress on those working in this sector, so it was refreshing to read something that focused on how to make nonprofits a better place to work.

Definitely looking for a few more recommendations for this year.

KristinBurgoyne

• Nonprofit Storytelling for Board Members by Christopher Davenport
• Boards on Fire! by Susan Howlett
• Robert's Rules
• The Edge of Winter, a poem from Moving On, The Last Poems of Ed Lahey

TammyTilzey

Quick read, but very impactful. Helps nonprofits refocus on the 'Why' instead of the 'How' of grants.

You Have a Hammer - Building Grant Proposals for Social Change, by @BarbaraFloersch.