Wiley Acquires Assets from Stevenson, Inc., a Leading Publisher of Resources for Nonprofits and Associations
Acquisition extends Wiley's reach and digital strategy in the nonprofit sector
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa, JWb) announced today the acquisition
of assets from Stevenson,
Inc., a leading resource for newsletters and online events in
fundraising, nonprofit management, and communications. These assets
include six well-respected newsletters and a variety of online events
and special reports. The acquisition will enable Wiley to expand its
already robust strategy for digital delivery of content to the growing
nonprofit market globally.
"The acquisition of the Stevenson assets enables Wiley to increase our
presence in this important category and provide practical, must-have
information to nonprofit professionals," said Debra Hunter, President,
Jossey-Bass, and Vice President, Wiley Professional Development.
A key title in the acquisition is The
Major Gifts Report, which is now in its fourteenth year
of publication. This monthly publication describes ways for nonprofits
to approach organizations for large, charitable gifts, along with how to
use them most beneficially. Additional titles acquired by Wiley from
Stevenson, Inc. include: The Volunteer Management Report,
Successful Fundraising, The Nonprofit Communications Report, The
Membership Management Report, and Special Events Galore.
"We are confident that under Wiley's capable direction the newsletters
and online events will continue to be successful and make significant
contributions to the nonprofit sector," said Scott Stevenson, President
and CEO of Stevenson, Inc.
Wiley has a 30-year history of serving the professional development and
hands-on resource needs of nonprofit professionals. Through its
nonprofit programs, Wiley and its Jossey-Bass brand publish more than 60
books and a dozen subscription products a year and facilitate a growing
network of nonprofit leaders at www.NonprofitCommunity.com.
Key authors include Bruce Hopkins, Charles Bronfman, Leslie R.
Crutchfield, Heather Grant and Beth Kanter. Key subscription products
include Leader to Leader, Board and Administrator,
Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Counsel, Corporate Philanthropy Report,
Federal Grants & Contracts, Nonprofit Business Advisor and Nonprofit
Management and Leadership.
About Wiley
Wiley is a global provider of content-enabled solutions that improve
outcomes in research, education, and professional practice. Wiley’s
Professional Development business creates products and services that
help customers become more effective in the workplace and achieve career
success. It brings to life the ideas and best practices of thought
leaders in business, finance, accounting, workplace learning,
management, leadership, technology, behavioral health,
engineering/architecture, and education to serve these communities
worldwide.
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa, JWb), has been a
valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years,
helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their
aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works
of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature,
Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.
Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with
operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The
Company's website can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.
About Stevenson, Inc.
Established in 1993, Stevenson, Inc. helps all types of nonprofits and
associations achieve greater success: colleges/universities, hospitals
and other health-related organizations, schools, museums, Chambers of
Commerce, libraries, United Way agencies, youth organizations and more.
It publishes six monthly nationally acclaimed newsletters with
subscribers throughout the U.S., Canada and other foreign countries.
Available digitally and in print, the newsletters are sold on an annual
subscription basis and focus on specific aspects of nonprofit and
association management.
The company also publishes manuals and special reports and offers
several online events throughout the year presented by proven experts
from the nonprofit community. www.stevensoninc.com
