Finalist
Book Title:The Nonprofit Paradox
Author:Nehal Gandhi
Published:2026
How is your book helping others?
The Nonprofit Paradox helps donors, nonprofit leaders, and boards make more informed decisions about giving and social change. Drawing on 25+ years in nonprofit finance and philanthropy, Nehal Gandhi reveals how funding restrictions, overhead expectations, compliance demands, and partnerships affect organizations and the communities they serve. Donors gain a clearer understanding of what their gifts need to support, including the people, systems, and infrastructure behind effective programs. Nonprofit leaders gain language to explain financial pressures, advocate for realistic funding, and build more candid relationships with funders. Boards gain perspective on the decisions that shape organizational resilience.
Through accessible stories and reflection, the book encourages readers to ask better questions, recognize the full costs of nonprofit work, and align generosity with community needs, helping create stronger organizations and more thoughtful giving.