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About the Book “This book is an invaluable resource of tools for NGO leaders facing challenges in managing their worthwhile missions towards success … It is full of practical advice, examples, and tools that are useful to me on a weekly basis. Together, Kumaran and Mathew have over 60 years of experience and expertise in NGO management, training, and leadership, across multiple countries. The publication of this book could not be more timely, given the trends and dynamics in today’s world.” ~ Steve Brescia, Executive Director, Groundswell International, Washington, D.C., USA. “My long-standing colleagues and close friends, Mathew Cherian and Muthusami Kumaran, have taken on and done the almost impossible – put together deep and thoughtful insights on conceiving, birthing, nurturing, growing, and maintaining an institution that can add value … to bring about a world where everyone can attain fulfilling lives. This milestone book combines the mindset, manifesto, and methodology needed as a practical, yet rigorous reference manual for setting up and running a truly effective organization with the capacity to define and attain its vision, mission and goals.” ~ Ashok Khosla, PhD, Chairman, Development Alternatives, New Delhi, India. About the Authors Dr. Muthusami Kumaran is the Associate Professor of Nonprofit Management and Community Organizations, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, USA. He teaches various applied courses in nonprofit management and conducts research on roles, operations, and impacts of nonprofit/NGO sectors. He is an internationally recognized expert in NGO management capacity building and has trained more than 3,000 nonprofit/NGO leaders across nine countries. Dr. Kumaran earned a PhD in Public Administration from the University of Madras, India, and another PhD in Urban and Public Affairs from the University of Louisville, USA. Mr. Mathew Cherian has