Download or read book The Business of Non Profit-Ing written by Amy Fass and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is estimated that 50% of nonprofits will fail within their first twelve months.In "The Business of Nonprofit-ing", CEO Amy Fass offers readers a master class on successful nonprofits. In March 2020 when the doors slammed shut at schools, businesses, and nonprofits nationwide, CEO Amy Fass not only kept Shoes That Fit open, but managed to grow not only her donor base but also the reach to children in need. At a time when many for-profit businesses were shuttering, California-based Shoes That Fit was thriving. While Amy never dreamed of running a nonprofit, the desire to help others was present from a young age. She recalls her childhood struggles to fit in as she moved around the country with her family ultimately laying the foundation for her work with Shoes That Fit -an organization that has made it their goal to help kids FIT IN. Amy shares her experience and knowledge on a plethora of topics. ? Why business strategy too often fails nonprofits? The complex relationship between the Executive Director and the Board? What the world gets wrong about nonprofits Since Amy took the helm in 2014, Shoes That Fit has doubled the number of children served and they stand uniquely positioned for future growth. The company's operating revenue has grown from just over $720k in 2013 to over $3.8 million for FY 2021-2022. The staff continues to expand and their partnerships with big name donors Nordstrom and Rack Room shoes have more than tripled the number of children served. Additional corporate partnerships include LA Dodgers, San Antonio Spurs and Gregg Popovich, Clayton Kershaw, Chris Paul Family Foundation, Amazon Studios, GEICO, Clark County/City of Las Vegas, and many others. Shoes That Fit is now operating in all 50 states.