Hi everyone, after months of being holed up in my room writing every weekend, and muttering and cursing to myself, I’m excited to announce that my book will be released on October 14th! You can pre-order your copy at Elliott Bay Book Company, Barnes and Nobles, or Bookshop.
You may have some questions, so here are some FAQs:
What’s the title of the book?
Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy: Unlocking the Full Potential of a Vital and Complex Sector. The title, I know, is usually not my feisty burn-it-down brand, but the publisher advised a simple, easy-to-understand title in order to broaden its reach, including college and grad school curricula.
What’s it about?
It’s kind of a book I wish had been available when I was just starting my career in the sector, a no-BS, equity-grounded guide that synthesizes all the main points I’ve been ranting about over the past couple of decades, but organized into cohesive chapters on fundraising, boards, leadership, advocacy, hiring practices, work culture, data, DEI, philanthropy, and other stuff. Each chapter takes on archaic or ineffective mindsets and practices and offers alternatives and examples. (It’s not a collection of blog posts!)
Are there pictures of baby animals?
Sadly, no, there are no pictures of baby animals in this book at all. Or any pictures. It’s just words. Lots and lots of words. Please take this into consideration when deciding whether to purchase this book.
Will there be some sort of book launch event?
Probably. That requires work, which I don’t like. But everyone is telling me I need to do it for marketing purposes. Holy hummus, I guess I need to start marketing! Oh god, I don’t know anything about marketing!
Will you be going on a book tour?
I’m working on that, but I hope so. I want to do a book/standup-comedy tour in 2026. The sector could use more laughter during these horrible times. Be on the lookout for announcements of tour dates.
How can we support you?
Pre-ordering the book will be helpful, as it shows a strong demand. Also, please reach out to Stacy at NWBspeaking@gmail.com if you’re interested in booking me for a keynote or if you’d like to collaborate on the book tour. And, if you’re a funder and you’d like to help by sponsoring the tour, please let Stacy know.
Now that your book is almost done, are you finally going to start working on Nonprofit The Musical?
This tour will likely consume me for all of 2026. I’m hoping to work on a TV show next. Then maybe the musical. We do need more representation in mainstream media, so I hope more folks will work on different cool projects.
Thanks everyone. You’ve been so encouraging throughout this process. I’m excited for you to read this book, and I look forward to seeing you in person soon!
