Filthy Rich: How to Turn Your Nonprofit Fantasies into Cold, Hard Cash: 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Richard Steckel (Author), Robin Simons (Author), Peter Lengsfelder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

When FILTHY RICH was first published in 1989, there were close to one million nonprofit organizations competing for cash to fund projects. Today, that number has more than doubled, and the competition for funding is as fierce as ever. While nonprofits' philanthropical outlook may distinguish them from their for-profit counterparts, they still have to keep an eye on the bottom line if they are to keep their projects funded and successful. In this revised and updated guide to running a nonprofit, Dr. Richard Steckel explains that, just like the most visionary venture capitalist, nonprofits must channel their dreams of grandeur into a goal-oriented, entrepreneurial organization. Follow Dr. Steckel's realistic, step-by-step plan to develop a strong vision, get your message heard, and make money to keep your nonprofit alive!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This expert will help you transform your 'nonprofit organization from a poor, grant-dependent, sand-kicked-in-your-face operation into one that is muscular and self-reliant.'" -Black Enterprise

About the Author

DR. RICHARD and MICHELE STECKEL have traveled the world capturing photos of children in common acts of childhood. More than 35,000 photographs have been compiled in their studio in Littleton, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Rev Upd edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580082491
• ISBN-13: 978-1580082495
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #852,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars better than you think, March 28, 2003

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Paula J. MacLean (Edmotnton Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Filthy Rich: How to Turn Your Nonprofit Fantasies into Cold, Hard Cash: 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I have shared this book with several organizations including both senior staff and board members ... all have found it very practical and energy-creating. The concepts are perhaps not new but Steckel puts together a simple, step by step process for people who have not been through it before. This makes it a little less overwhelming and a lot more doable. Of particular importance it the fact that a entrepreneurial venture must be embedded into your organization strategically and practically. So many business ventures become badly managed warts on the organization. Steckels approach helps prevent this from happening.

I wonder if the reviewers who panned the book: a) already run successful businesses making this book too basic or b) have a bitter taste in their mouths from failed ventures (maybe they should read the book again!)or c)wouldn't be caught dead sticking their necks out in a planned and deliberate way that Steckel prescribes.

All in all ... its worth the read. Don't let the title put you off. His point is "there is not dirty money and clean money there is only money."

Paula J. MacLean Edmonton Alberta Canada

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars buy this book immediately, March 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Filthy Rich: How to Turn Your Nonprofit Fantasies into Cold, Hard Cash: 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Worth the read and certainly the modest price. For the rookie and intermediate non-profit manager and board.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars worthwhile, April 11, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Filthy Rich: How to Turn Your Nonprofit Fantasies into Cold, Hard Cash: 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Good for non-profit managers and board members who are not familiar with the subtleties and possibilities of income earning opportunities. Also, those with some knowledge and experience of having partnerships with businesses can validate what they are doing and get other ideas. The book has many vignettes to illustrate the authors' ideas and suggestions. Most of these are real life examples, not hypothetical. The title, however, can turn off people, sounds almost greedy and tacky. If one persists though, I think the authors give a more respectable twist to the phrase, "Filthy rich", somewhere in the introduction, and dont mean what it sounds. In contrast, the title of Steckel's other book, "Making Money While Making a Difference" is more appealing. Steckel has academic and consulting experience, so I would give credibility; however, the title makes you wonder if it is overstated. Read with caution but enthusiasm, which is perhaps what the authors really intended.