| Description |
ix, 181 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"Full of inspired wisdom, Tough Cookies describes the Girl Scouts' transformative journey to become and integrated, unified movement for girls. Learn how this massive non-profit addressed its most pressing challenges, including how to rebrand itself not just as a gaggle of cute girls selling cookies and camping, but as the most important organization for girl culture; create the world's best personal leadership development model for girls; provide efficient and effective governance to deliver scouting to girls; make it easier for volunteers to lead troops; attract donors; remain democratic and mission-focused throughout the merger process. ... Discover how lessons from Girl Scouts of the USA can help your organization achieve such lasting success"--Dust jacket. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Leadership out of balance -- How I got here -- Talk less, listen more -- A logical conclusion -- Facing the brutal truths -- Trust me, this is going to work -- What to keep, and what to let go -- Oh, yeah? Prove it! -- Sharing the money tree -- Girl Scout, phone home. |
| Subject |
Girl Scouts of the United States of America -- Administration.
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Girl Scouts of the United States of America -- History.
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Nonprofit organizations -- Management.
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Subject |
Girl Scouts of the United States of America. (OCoLC)fst00538094
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Management. (OCoLC)fst01007141
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Nonprofit organizations -- Management.
(OCoLC)fst01038913
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| Added Author |
Soltes, Fiona. Author.
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| ISBN |
1118000048 (hardback) |
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9781118000045 (hardback) |
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