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Breakthrough Management for Not-for-Profit Organizations: Beyond Survival in the 21st Century

by Howard H. Brown '56 and Donald L. Ruhl
Praeger Publishers

Not-for-profit (NFP) organizations require a unique orientation to support successful completion of their missions. After retiring as Symington Professor of Management, Howard Brown collaborated with a colleague from the former Bradford College to expand their lecture notes into a much-needed textbook. Each chapter begins with a case study of the inner workings and operations of an NFP organization, including volunteer efforts. The book, which includes an annotated index, addresses the unique challenges of leadership posed by tight budgets and difficult economic times. In addition to his teaching career, Brown has extensive experience on the boards of directors of community health and civic organizations. He holds an MBA from Northeastern University and earned a doctorate from Boston University in the administration of higher education and adult education.

A Creative Odyssey: The Story of Floyd and Richie

by Richard Rotelli '56
Infinity

The Richie of the title is Dick Rotelli's father, a self-taught engineer who used his talents to help his neighbor, Floyd Walser. In 1901, Floyd, an aspiring Texas cowboy, was crippled in a fall. While recovering from the riding accident, he developed polio and became paralyzed. Rotelli describes his father's homespun inventions, which allowed Floyd to function in the world using only his right arm. His innovations included a flat-bottomed boat for fishing, a flotation device for swimming, and a motorized wheelchair. In an era before handicapped rights and accessible facilities, Richie's ingenuity allowed Floyd to live an active life and develop his artistic talents as a painter.

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