Making a Lasting Difference
Sustaining non-profit organisations and their impact.
An urgent exploration of financial sustainability, the number one issue facing non-profit organisations and those who fund them.
From the author of the Lasting Difference toolkit, this inspiring new book shows why sustainability challenges are more manageable than we might think. With fresh analysis of the challenges facing non-profit organisations the book provides new insights, helping charities and social enterprises sustain themselves – and their impact – into the future.
The book is full of practical models, methods and tools for developing the five capabilities of sustainable organisations (Involvement, Income Generation, Innovation, Improvement and Impact Measurement), with straightforward examples and illustrations grounded in real-life practice.
With a focus on action, Making a Lasting Difference identifies clear strategies for policy makers, commissioners, funders, trustees, managers and staff, rooted in 30 years of sector expertise.
Reviews
“This book gives leaders time to think and reflect on the lasting impact they want to make, how they have the biggest impact possible with the inputs they bring. We should all add it to our reading lists and bookshelves.”
Pat Armstrong OBE, Chief Executive, Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations
“This book expands our understanding of sustainability, putting impact and communities at the centre.”
Keith Wimbles, Chief Executive, Impact Funding Partners
“How you can sustain things when the funding stops? Making a Lasting Difference is a fantastic resource to ask those tough, challenging questions, but it gives a framework to work against as well.”
Don Williamson, Chief Executive Shared Care Scotland
“Simple tools for complex problems.”
Virginia Anderson, Head of Fundraising Bobath Scotland, Executive Vice Chair Institute of Fundraising
“Graeme’s thinking on sustainability should be required reading for every leader in the third sector.”
Jane Griffin, Head of Partnerships, LGBT Youth Scotland
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