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Expert Profile: Peter Brinckerhoff

Expertise:  Not-for-profit management issues, board development, staff management, corporate structuring, marketing, new business development, UBIT, strategic planning, mission development. I don`t have any expertise in fund raising.

Experience in the area
I have consulted and trained solely in the not-for-profit sector for 20 years. I am a former staff member and executive director of a regional not-for-profit and have sat on boards of local, regional and national not-for-profits. I have six books published on not-for-profit management. My entire focus is helping not-for-profits be more focussed and businesslike in pursuit of their mission.

Organizations belong to
Alliance for Nonprofit Management

Publications
Nonprofit World, Nonprofit Times, Whole Nonprofit Catalog, Journal of Voluntary Sector Marketing, plus I am the author of nine books on not-for-profit management

Education/Credentials
BA University of Pennsylvania, 1974
Masters in Public Health Administration, Tulane University 1977

Awards and Honors
I have won the McAdam Award (for best new nonprofit book) twice, once for "Mission-Based Management" and once for "Financial Empowerment"

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject  I view not-for-profits as mission-based businesses, in the business of pursuing their mission. I try to help not-for-profits adapt business techniques to this end.
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Recent Answers from Peter Brinckerhoff
2008-09-08  non-profit/foundation Michelle, I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad you wrote to ask your question. The short answer to your first question is yes, and the second is a nonprofit organization that is designated tax exempt...
2008-09-03  I am on the board of a nonprofit and hate it. What should I do? Hi, "Jane" thanks for your question. You're certainly in a tough position, but one shared by lots of volunteers, particularly treasurers, who seem to get their jobs for life. My suggestion to...
2008-07-25  Board of Directors, Non-profit Organizations Jon, great question, thanks. A number of things to consider... First, check with the California Secretary of State to make sure that your state does not have specific provisions regarding conflict of...
2008-06-02  Staff contract Hi, Rich. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Since I'm not an attorney, I can't give you direct advice, but you are really smart to be looking for templates. First, go to http://www.nonprofitlaw...
2008-04-30  Public Access to Board Meetings Hi, Karen. Great question, and let me answer as best I can and give you a definitive resource. First, you've done most of the hard work--if you are not a commission, council etc that is made up of elected...
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