Magnetic describes an institution with a powerful internal alignment and
a compelling vision, allowing it to attract the critical resources for
organizational success: talented and committed people; loyal and engaged
audiences, donors, and stakeholders; a positive reputation and powerful
goodwill; and the financial capital required to sustain programmatic
excellence and growth. Authors Anne Bergeron and Beth Tuttle analyze six
U.S, museums that embraced a shift in philosophy and set a course of
stakeholder, audience, and community engagement. Their "magnetic"
quality provides a model for all types of organizations--from
corporations to nonprofits--that want to maximize engagement with their
customers and develop their true public service potential.