This new edition of LANO's disaster preparedness workbook uses charts, lists and editable templates to assist the busy nonprofit leader to prepare a disaster plan. These forms and processes cover protection of human, physical and intangible assets.

The accompanying CD includes all forms and templates in editable Word files, hyperlinks to resources, and maps and contacts for disaster response organizations across Louisiana. 42pp.

$15 for LANO members, $25 for nonmembers. (Plus shipping)

Nonprofit organizations depend on multiple sources of revenue. This guide explores planning, executing and evaluating the different ways of raising funds in nonprofit organizations. The ten pie slices are different ways of raising funds and support for nonprofit organizations: events, grants and contracts, in-kind gifts, annual campaigns, memberships, cause-related marketing, earned income, capital campaigns, endowments, planned giving. 54 pp.

One of the more formidable tasks of sustaining a nonprofit is identifying funding sources and writing proposals. It is a time-consuming and often challenging preoccupation for most nonprofit leaders.

Grant Writing Basics provides a reference guide and workbook for the beginner to the proposal writing process.

• Finding the money
• Preparing to write the grant
• Elements of a proposal
• Mailing the grant
• Government vs. foundation grants

The workbook includes several worksheets that can be used to help you develop your project and create a persuasive proposal. 50pp. By LANO Staff