Description
Going Global for the Greater Good offers a unique look at the way nonprofits—of any size—can increase their impact and better achieve their missions by engaging in the international community. Nonprofits that see themselves as part of a global community can provide a broader reach for programs, enhance the diversity of their organizations, raise their organizations’ profiles, and benefit from the ideas and experience of the global nonprofit community. But few organizations know how to take their place at the international table, and many smaller organizations don’t know whether it is realistic for them to try. This practical, user-friendly guide helps locally based organizations find connections in the ever-expanding global arena of ideas.
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A professional consultant to nonprofits, Koenig explores the experiences that U.S. nonprofit organizations have had with efforts at "international engagement." After discussing the possible benefits of expanding outside of the borders of the U.S., she describes activities such as holding conferences to encourage international networks, developing strategic alliances with other organizations, and other similar programs. She then discusses modifying organization behavior through such means as bringing international perspectives into decision-making, expanding international membership, and communicating internationally. Finally, she discusses the lessons to be drawn from organizations that already operate on a global scale. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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