Realizing Dreams

How Non-profits Can Cut Costs to Save Programs and People

Realizing Dreams: How Non-profits Can Cut Costs to Save Programs and People

is a 220-page how-to book of practical, proven strategies to help management and operations staff of non-profit organizations reduce expenses without sacrificing programs or staff. The book includes

• general principles for expense management

• analyzing expenses and cost-cutting plans

• remedial steps for fiscal crisis, strategies

• techniques and tips for effective cost cutting in the operating areas common to most non-profits (human resources, facilities, management and administration, and program)

• steps to prevent future financial or management problems

The author draws on her 30 years in leadership roles with a broad range of non-profits and small and mid-size businesses to share proven approaches that she used to rescue organizations in financial crisis and to help others manage better.