Nonprofit Imitates For-profit?

That's the key. Nonprofits and for-profits are not the same. By definition, they are opposites. But as Hart points out, that does not mean nonprofits should ignore best business practices in their operations. There are a lot of strategies, learnings and techniques nonprofit professionals can take from the business world, as we detail on in our cover story, "Stealing Smart: For-Profit Best Practices for Nonprofits."