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The cover features a dynamic scene of two professionally dressed executives—a male and a female—expertly navigating a large, tumultuous wave on surfboards. Surrounding them are other individuals who are being thrown off their boards into the water, symbolizing the challenges and chaos. The background is a mix of stormy blues and greys, enhancing the sense of adversity. Negative and positive dollar signs are scattered throughout the scene, with financial flowcharts subtly integrated into the waves. A golden hue subtly outlines the two main figures to represent hope and leadership amidst the turmoil.
A modern, sans-serif font is used for the title "Riding the Wave!" in bold, capital letters at the top to signify authority and resilience. The subtitle "Strategy for Nonprofit Survival in Tough Economic Times" is in a smaller, italicized serif font to add a touch of sophistication. The author's name "Shelley Bradford Bell" appears at the bottom in a classic serif font, providing an air of credibility.
The title dominates the top third of the cover. Beneath, the central image of the executives surfing takes up the middle section, drawing focus. The subtitle is placed above the visual scene, ensuring it's clearly visible but secondary to the title. The author’s name is elegantly positioned at the bottom, ensuring balance. Dollar signs and flowcharts are interspersed within the middle to bottom sections, providing visual interest without overwhelming the main scene.
The visual composition aims to vividly depict the challenges faced by nonprofits during tough economic times as dynamically as the turbulent seas the characters are navigating. The use of stormy colors enhances this tension, while the subtle golden outline suggests leadership and hope. The typography was carefully chosen to blend modernity with sophistication, allowing for strong visual communication of ideas. The layout strategically ensures that the eye flows naturally from title to imagery, then to subtitle and author, maintaining focus and clarity. Materials like glossy card stock and spot UV coating serve to make the cover stand out physically and visually, creating a durable, attractive product that grabs attention and communicates professionalism.