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"Be the exceptional nonprofit leader your organization needs to thrive and make a difference today.As a nonprofit leader, you're committed to doing the most good. Your organization is poised to make real change-yet your mission can be derailed by the unprecedented challenges that have arisen over the past several years. With no playbook to go by, how can you ensure that you're making the right calls for the organization and the people you serve? Denver Frederick is a trusted advisor to nonprofit CEOs. He has spent countless hours curating a guide to becoming an exceptional nonprofit leader. It is a resource filled with wisdom from subject experts and the most influential people in philanthropy. Culled from his longtime radio show and popular podcast of the same name, The Business of Giving provides thoughtful strategies and novel approaches you need to step up and become the ""sense maker"" for your organization. You'll discover: What your counterparts are doing to address the same challenges you face. How to significantly improve your organization's problem-solving capacity. Keys to scaling for maximum impact. Obstacles that derail your decision-making process and how to get back on track. 7 distinguishing features that make tech-centered nonprofits stand out. 150 tips from exceptional leaders that you can start using tomorrow. The Business of Giving is every nonprofit leader's master class for successfully navigating turbulent social and economic times. In addition to providing fresh, actionable ideas, it will validate much of what you and your team are already doing. Read it now to make quick, sound decisions about your increasingly complex management challenges."

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Denver Frederick is a truth teller who gets to the heart of any matter, he does so with generosity for individuals who have devoted their lives to solving some of the greatest problems that we have. Just as all of us have learned from different episodes of his podcast, I'm sure you can crack open any chapter of this book and take away a lesson to apply in the important work you're doing now. -Carter Roberts, CEO, World Wildlife Fund Nonprofit leaders can learn from the best, as Denver curates the broadest possible lessons from his years of experience as a leader and coach of leaders. This should be top-of-the-read-pile for busy nonprofit CEOs - and their boards. -Karl Hofmann, CEO, Population Services International The Business of Giving is a wise and timely guide to the key themes and forces shaping the not-for-profit landscape and the future of mission driven organizations. -Rosanne Haggerty, CEO, Community Solutions For leaders who realize that in order to have a lasting impact, we need to collaborate, expand our orbits, and continue to ask new and better questions, this book offers solutions-based perspectives from those who have done the work... Denver Frederick has made a significant contribution to the field, and nonprofit leaders who want to build strong organizations need to read it. -Louise Dube, Executive Director, iCivics A comprehensive roadmap for how to create positive change in turbulent times. By skillfully blending the wisdom of subject experts with the experiences of nonprofit CEOs, Denver Frederick brings to life the best practices that all leaders should embrace to maximize their organization's impact. This book is a must read! -Dr. Robert Livingston, Harvard Kennedy School, Author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations The strength of this book comes from its wide array of expert and authentic voices. Through these leaders' personal journeys, Frederick pulls universal lessons you'll be eager to share with your team and board. -Martin Whittaker, CEO of JUST Capital These past couple years have been especially hard for nonprofit organizations, and few understand this nonprofit world better than Denver Frederick. If you're a leader who is looking to navigate these unpredictably challenging times, this book is for you. - Jennifer Lotito, President and COO of (RED) A straightforward guide to help any non-profit leader make the largest possible difference in their organization and the lives of those they serve. -Clementine Jacoby, Executive Director, Recidiviz So much important guidance in one place. Denver Frederick is in a powerful position, through years of his own experience, and extensive access to industry leaders. What a great resource he has created for us! -Ken Baker, CEO Glasswing International Nobody covers the philanthropy landscape like Denver Frederick. The number of leaders and experts he's interviewed is astounding, and I'm so glad to see he's distilled their insights into The Business of Giving, a book I'm delighted to recommend! -Raj Kumar, CEO, Devex

Offering a complete course on the benefits of non-profit and philanthropic organizations and how best to operate and manage them for maximum benefit and success in their particular missions, The Business of Giving is an ideal DIY textbook for anyone charged with the responsibility of leading and/or advising them. Impressively well written, organized, and presented, The Business of Giving is unreservedly recommended. -Midwest Book Review Denver Frederick has developed a deeply credible perspective on what it takes to build movements that create impact at scale. By assembling his accumulated wisdom, Denver renders a tremendous service to help the world work better. -Jim Collins, author Good to Great Denver Frederick is a truth teller who gets to the heart of any matter, he does so with generosity for individuals who have devoted their lives to solving some of the greatest problems that we have. Just as all of us have learned from different episodes of his podcast, I'm sure you can crack open any chapter of this book and take away a lesson to apply in the important work you're doing now. -Carter Roberts, CEO, World Wildlife Fund Nonprofit leaders can learn from the best, as Denver curates the broadest possible lessons from his years of experience as a leader and coach of leaders. This should be top-of-the-read-pile for busy nonprofit CEOs - and their boards. -Karl Hofmann, CEO, Population Services International The Business of Giving is a wise and timely guide to the key themes and forces shaping the not-for-profit landscape and the future of mission driven organizations. -Rosanne Haggerty, CEO, Community Solutions Denver Frederick's book is a timely resource for today's nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in a post-pandemic environment. His book is filled with contemporary practical advice for those navigating the new normal. -Gary Reedy, Former CEO at the American Cancer Society For leaders who realize that in order to have a lasting impact, we need to collaborate, expand our orbits, and continue to ask new and better questions, this book offers solutions-based perspectives from those who have done the work... Denver Frederick has made a significant contribution to the field, and nonprofit leaders who want to build strong organizations need to read it. -Louise Dube, Executive Director, iCivics A comprehensive roadmap for how to create positive change in turbulent times. By skillfully blending the wisdom of subject experts with the experiences of nonprofit CEOs, Denver Frederick brings to life the best practices that all leaders should embrace to maximize their organization's impact. -Dr. Robert Livingston, Harvard Kennedy School, Author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations Whether you're a social sector executive, funder, board member, or anything in between, let Denver accelerate your learning curve. This book offers a sorely needed -- and rarely found -- opportunity to pause, reflect, and strategize. -Alejandro Gibes de Gac, CEO & Founder, Springboard Collaborative Nonprofits are confronted by the dual challenge of navigating the choppy waters of business while simultaneously solving the issues that have plagued mankind for generations. This book binds our sector together by recognizing these challenges and providing a powerful path forward through the great guidance of seasoned practitioners. -Kyle Zimmer, CEO, First Book

Denver Frederick has developed a deeply credible perspective on what it takes to build movements that create impact at scale. By assembling his accumulated wisdom, Denver renders a tremendous service to help the world work better. -Jim Collins, author Good to Great Denver Frederick is a truth teller who gets to the heart of any matter, he does so with generosity for individuals who have devoted their lives to solving some of the greatest problems that we have. Just as all of us have learned from different episodes of his podcast, I'm sure you can crack open any chapter of this book and take away a lesson to apply in the important work you're doing now. -Carter Roberts, CEO, World Wildlife Fund Nonprofit leaders can learn from the best, as Denver curates the broadest possible lessons from his years of experience as a leader and coach of leaders. This should be top-of-the-read-pile for busy nonprofit CEOs - and their boards. -Karl Hofmann, CEO, Population Services International The Business of Giving is a wise and timely guide to the key themes and forces shaping the not-for-profit landscape and the future of mission driven organizations. -Rosanne Haggerty, CEO, Community Solutions Denver Frederick's book is a timely resource for today's nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in a post-pandemic environment. His book is filled with contemporary practical advice for those navigating the new normal. -Gary Reedy, Former CEO at the American Cancer Society For leaders who realize that in order to have a lasting impact, we need to collaborate, expand our orbits, and continue to ask new and better questions, this book offers solutions-based perspectives from those who have done the work... Denver Frederick has made a significant contribution to the field, and nonprofit leaders who want to build strong organizations need to read it. -Louise Dube, Executive Director, iCivics A comprehensive roadmap for how to create positive change in turbulent times. By skillfully blending the wisdom of subject experts with the experiences of nonprofit CEOs, Denver Frederick brings to life the best practices that all leaders should embrace to maximize their organization's impact. This book is a must read! -Dr. Robert Livingston, Harvard Kennedy School, Author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations Whether you're a social sector executive, funder, board member, or anything in between, let Denver accelerate your learning curve. This book offers a sorely needed -- and rarely found -- opportunity to pause, reflect, and strategize. -Alejandro Gibes de Gac, CEO & Founder, Springboard Collaborative Nonprofits are confronted by the dual challenge of navigating the choppy waters of business while simultaneously solving the issues that have plagued mankind for generations. This book binds our sector together by recognizing these challenges and providing a powerful path forward through the great guidance of seasoned practitioners. Well done! -Kyle Zimmer, CEO, First Book The strength of this book comes from its wide array of expert and authentic voices. Through these leaders' personal journeys, Frederick pulls universal lessons you'll be eager to share with your team and board. -Martin Whittaker, CEO of JUST Capital

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Denver Frederick is a trusted advisor and executive coach to nonprofit CEOs, acting as a comprehensive resource, confidante, and consultant. In his 40+ years in the sector, he has served as a CEO, led the fundraising campaign to restore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and partnered with Michael J. Fox in launching his Parkinson's Foundation. He pioneered two seminal contributions to the field: corporate sponsorship and peer-to-peer fundraising. For the past 10 years, Denver has hosted The Business of Giving, a nationally syndicated radio show turned podcast.

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