Who we are
Queen of Green is a consulting firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations through leadership coaching and strategic support. Our team brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector and is passionate about driving positive change in the community
Sylvia V. Bastani, CFRE, CPC
Sylvia is a highly experienced fundraising professional, consultant, executive coach, and innovation expert with more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit management. Sylvia has raised more than $750M during her career. She has served in positions at The Wharton School and Williamson College for the Trades, where she raised two of the school’s largest gifts in the college’s history.
Sylvia serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Foundation of Philanthropy. She is also a member of the Advisory Council for Drexel University’s School of Nursing and Health Professions, where she offers her time as a lecturer in both undergraduate and graduate courses in nonprofit management. She’s a member of The Forum of Executive Women and The Satell Institute. Sylvia is popular presenter and adjunct faculty member and has contributed numerous articles to professional publications.
She is an author and co-editor of The Healthcare Nonprofit: Keys to Effective Management (Health Administration Press, 2019), a peer reviewed professional textbook, which is used at colleges, universities, and health organizations throughout the US.
My Book
The Healthcare Nonprofit: Keys to Effective Management assists leaders and managers as they uphold the nonprofit tradition— improving the human condition—across a challenging and ever-evolving healthcare and public health landscape. It explores the nature and extent of nonprofit activity in the United States, establishing key principles while noting the impact of economic, sociocultural, and technological trends. Special attention is given to the following:
- The importance of the mission
- Programs and services that make a difference
- Staff and volunteer management
- Effective board governance
- Fundraising and donor stewardship
- Legal, regulatory, and ethical issues
- Leadership and crisis management
Written by accomplished leaders in the field, The Healthcare Nonprofit presents essential concepts and principles, as well as more detailed commentary to foster deeper understanding of successful nonprofit management.
ISBN: 978-1-64055-104-6
Hardbound, 435pp, 2019
Order Code: 2394I
Member price: $59.50; Non-member price: $85.00 AUPHA/HAP Book
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Client Spotlight
Empowering Visionaries: Our Diverse Portfolio of Fundraising Partners
“Working with Queen of Green LLC has been a game-changer for our organization. Their strategic guidance and support have helped us make significant progress towards our mission. I highly recommend their services to any nonprofit looking to elevate their impact.”
—Sarah Johnson