What do Disney Imagineering and nonprofit organizations have in common? More than you think! Although nonprofits are rarely known as creative powerhouses, we’ll explore how to use the same principles that make Disney Imagineering the gold standard of imaginative thinking to transform your organization into an equally inventive and creative environment. The Nonprofit Imagineers explores how more innovation can happen at nonprofits, no matter how small the budget, how meager the staff, how tight the board oversight or how limited the time commitment. Using more than 100 real-life examples from theme parks, movies, and Walt Disney’s life, you will come away inspired to experiment with Disney Imagineering principles such as blue-sky meetings, storytelling, creative intent, kinetics, plussing, and weenies. Yes, weenies. This book is perfect for employees, managers, board members and volunteers at schools, faith-based organizations, community centers and assorted other organizations of all sizes looking to use creativity to improve their programming, fundraising and relationship with their families, members, and donors. As a lifelong Disney fan and volunteer, I found that Ben's storytelling format actually utilizes many of the techniques that he discusses. His messaging is highly relatable, practicable, and thought-provoking. As a non-profit executive I will advocate the use of many imagineering practices throughout our organization, and encourage others to do the same. Trust the process! Jim Janosik Executive Director, Ohio District Kiwanis I'm very happy after going through your book. I enjoyed every single line I read, moreover I can't hesitate to say this book will contribute a lot to achievements for different people who are running initiative work. Kolomni Abdallah Kuku Director, Community Access Service Organization (CASO) at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya The Nonprofit Imagineers is smart, insightful, and a pleasure to read. The clear and detailed examples help make the Disney creative philosophy come to life. Prepare to be inspired to think broadly and dream big about the future of your organization. Ellie Klein Goldman Founding Partner, Real Time Strategy Nonprofit Consulting "One of the best Nonprofit Organization books of all time" - BookAuthority Ben Vorspan has been serving the nonprofit community for more than twenty years, and during that time, has built a reputation for the creativity that he brings to nonprofit marketing, communications, fundraising, programming, and membership engagement. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, Ben began working in marketing, communications, and creative roles with an assortment of organizations, including the Hebrew Union College, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, synagogues, schools, and national nonprofits. In 2007, Ben founded Inspired Multimedia, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in working with nonprofit organizations around the world to build websites and improve marketing efforts. Ben is a diehard Disney fan, enjoys playing music, cooking, and working with his hands, and lives in Los Angeles where he is married to Elana, a fellow nonprofit professional, and has two brilliant and creative children, Evan and Judah.