Going Global for the Greater Good : Succeeding as a Nonprofit in the International Community

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. Bonnie Koenig shows readers how to connect to the global community and benefit from this network while remaining true to the mission of their organizations and without dramatically altering existing programs or operations. Koenig approaches global participation from a strategic perspective, helping nonprofits make global planning a part of their daily work. She helps practitioners identify, evaluate, and implement international programs. Showing how organizations large and small have found ways to work internationally, Koenig introduces principles that work for the different needs of different organizations. Going Global for the Greater Good will help readers develop a global mindset, integrate global perspectives into strategic planning, network internationally, and use the lessons learned on the global stage in the everyday operations of their organizations.