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Book Title:The Nonprofit Flywheel: A Playbook for Sustainable Growth, Smarter Strategy and Lasting Impact
Author:Suzanne Naomi Smith
Published:2026
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Nonprofits are expected to solve complex problems while often operating with limited capacity, fragile systems and constant pressure to do more. *The Nonprofit Flywheel* strengthens the organizations behind those missions. This field-tested, interactive Playbook helps nonprofit leaders, boards and changemakers assess where their organizations are stuck, identify priorities and turn insight into action. Its six interconnected drivers — Impact, Brand, Revenue, Operations, Culture and Governance — show readers how decisions across an organization can work together to create alignment and momentum. Reflection questions, assessments and practical tools allow teams to apply the framework during staff meetings, board retreats and strategic planning conversations. By helping nonprofits build resilience, sustain their people and adapt to change, the Playbook enables them to serve their communities more effectively over time. Its digital edition is free, removing cost as a barrier.