A hands-on resource that shows nonprofits how to adoptentrepreneurial behaviors and techniques The rising spirit of social entrepreneurship has created all kindsof new opportunities for nonprofit organizations. But at the sametime, many are discovering more than their share of challenges aswell. This essential book will help anyone in the field gain thenecessary skills to meet these challenges. Written by the leadingthinkers and practitioners in the field, Enterprising Nonprofitsoffers concise and engaging explanations of the most successfulbusiness tools being used by nonprofits today. The authors clearlydescribe all the concepts so you'll be able to embrace the methodsof social enterprise for your organization. With this book, you'lllearn how to use practical business techniques to dramaticallyimprove the performance of your nonprofit. Praise for Enterprising Nonprofits "I can't imagine a better team to bring powerful insights andpractical guidance to social entrepreneurs. Readers will beinspired by the examples, and then they will roll up their sleevesto apply the many useful management tools in this engagingbook."-Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School, Author ofEvolve!: Succeeding in the Digital Culture of Tomorrow "In one book, Enterprising Nonprofits does for social entrepreneurswhat countless volumes have done for entrepreneurs in the businesssector. A wonderful mixture of analysis, practical advice, andinspiration."-Paul Brest, President, William and Flora HewlettFoundation All of the royalties from this book will be used by the EwingMarion Kauffman Foundation to support continuing work on socialentrepreneurship.