Organizational Tools
Strong strategy builds lasting impact.
This collection is designed for people leading mission-driven organizations and grassroots efforts. These books offer practical guidance and reflective tools for building justice-centered infrastructure, aligning fundraising with values, navigating internal conflict, and holding power with care.
Whether you are a nonprofit director, development lead, facilitator, or coalition builder, these titles will support your leadership, sharpen your strategy, and help you move from burnout to sustainability.
Every purchase supports our Microgrant Fund, which provides direct support to grassroots changemakers and under-resourced organizations in New York and New England.
The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution
by David La Piana
$39.99
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David La Piana offers a flexible, forward-thinking approach to nonprofit strategy that focuses on real-world decision-making and adaptation. It’s a practical guide for aligning programs, resources, and leadership with organizational mission.
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Use it to lead strategic planning processes, prepare for board retreats, or revisit your organization's direction with tools that are accessible and easy to implement.
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The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves
by Shawn A. Ginwright
$20.95
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Shawn Ginwright challenges traditional leadership models by integrating healing, joy, and community into the core of justice work. It’s a refreshing and profound take on how inner transformation supports sustainable social change.
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Use this book to reshape organizational culture, prioritize wellness in leadership, or guide your team through reflection and renewal. A strong choice for executive directors, managers, and changemakers in transition.
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Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates
by Karin Hurt and David Dye
$19.99
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This book offers actionable strategies for building a culture where everyone feels empowered to lead, contribute, and speak up. It’s especially useful for organizations trying to move away from top-down leadership and toward shared ownership.
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Use this to shape staff development, improve retention, and ensure that your organizational culture fosters initiative and inclusion. A great resource for managers and executive directors.
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The Little Book of Conflict Transformation
by John Paul Lederach
$22.99
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A foundational text on navigating and transforming conflict in organizations and communities. Lederach offers a clear, accessible guide rooted in justice, relationship-building, and long-term repair.
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Keep this book close when conflict arises in your team or board. Use it to guide reflection, facilitate dialogue, or train staff in non-punitive responses to harm.
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The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
by Priya Parker
$18.00
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Priya Parker reimagines how we bring people together—with purpose, intention, and depth. This book is a powerful guide to transforming meetings, retreats, and events into spaces for real connection and growth.
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Use this book to strengthen your organization’s internal culture, redesign team gatherings, or plan community events that reflect your values and foster inclusion.
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