Building Unity: Leading a Non-Profit From Spark to Succession published by ECW Press

Dear Stephen,

I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well during these times. As you may know, I’ve been writing a book over the last few years which I’ve poured my heart and soul into, Building Unity: Leading a Non-Profit From Spark to Succession published by ECW Press. Starting today, you can pre-order my book HERE.

I am writing to ask for your support.

I was planning to announce in March, but due to COVID-19 I held off. As I reflected I realized this book is more relevant than ever. It is filled with stories and lessons to build resilient organizations in our changing world.

Here’s how you can support:

1. Pre-order a signed copy:
You can pre-order the book on my website (signed copy) or on Amazon, Indigo, Barnes & Noble (unsigned copy). I can provide bulk discounts if ordering for clients, friends or events. $2 from every book sold on my website will be donated to Unity Charity. If you order now and want to get a head start on reading, email your receipt to [email protected] and I can email you an advanced reading copy.

2. Organize a book launch event:
Let’s chat about having me speak at your next conference, event, or webinar to share practical tools and stories from the book. I’ve prepared keynotes and workshops around topics from the book which I can tailor for your community.

3. Share online: 
Please consider commenting and sharing about the book with your community on social media and newsletters. Here is a link to sample messages you can use. I just posted about the book on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram – please consider adding to the conversation.

4. Write an advanced review: 
It makes a HUGE impact on the success of the launch to have advanced positive reviews. I can email you an advanced reading copy of the book if you’re interested. You can write an advanced review at Goodreads and Worldcat. Please recommend my book and add it to your ‘want to read’ list on Goodreads.

Thank you for considering this request. 
I want to be sensitive during this time while still sharing my book as a resource. If this is not a good time for you, I understand. If you are able to support my book launch, it would mean the world to me.

From the bottom of my heart, I’m wishing you and your loved ones well during these times. Also, as part of the launch and in response to COVID-19, I’ve decided to offer free coaching support to non-profit leaders in need.

Click here to donate a book to an emerging social entrepreneur!

PS – My birthday is this week and it would be the great gift to get your support
PPS – Save the date for book launch party Sept 24 (likely to move online, TBC)

Peace, love and UNITY,

– Mikey “Piecez” Prosserman   (he/him/his pronouns)
Disruptor x Innovator x Bboy x Author 🙂
www.buildingunitybook.com

Six steps to discovering responsible impact:

• Spark is the inspiration, the big “why,” the motivation to wake up and do something.
• Build is the testing ground to clarify ideas, understand community needs, and challenge assumptions.
• Trust involves building the culture of your organization, leading by example, and hiring people with dreams. Trust sets the stage for growth by empowering awesome people.
• Grow is about finding the right size for your organization to create a responsible impact.
• Evolve is knowing when to step back so others can step forward by building a succession plan that leaves your organization in good hands.
• Re-Ignite is building from past experience and lighting the next spark within yourself.

Building Unity Book takeaways:

• Practical tools to build resilient organizations in today’s changing world
• Steps to build a grassroots movement from the ground up
• Accessible strategies to build team culture and raise money
• Frameworks to launch, lead and leave a sustainable organization
• Real stories and lessons without the buzzwords

Shout out to Caerina Abrenica for the amazing cover design!