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The Value of Capacity Building
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Nonprofit World
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January 1, 2005
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Copyright informationCopyright Society For Nonprofit Organizations Jan/Feb 2005. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The Value of Capacity Building
Two books explore ways to boost nonprofit performance.
Capacity Building for Nonprofits
Edited by David J. Kinsey, J. Russell Baker III, and Lilya D. Wagner.
117 pages. Softcover. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Periodicals, www.wiley.com.
This book is number 40 of the New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising series. Using the McKinsey capacity building tool, nonprofit leaders share their experiences with capacity building.
What does it mean to build capacity? It means focusing on your organization's core activities, such as mission, vision, values, strategy, and effectiveness. Capacity building is a long-term, imperfect process, but it can transform your organization ...