Description: Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations: How Executive Directors and Description Product Description Managing a nonprofit organization has many challenges. One key to success is building a strong relationship between the executive director and the board of trustees. This book is a treasure trove of information for navigating the personal, political, and legal minefields that cause so many nonprofits to fail. Dozens of case studies illuminate the key issues that often impede the progress of nonprofit organizations. Each chapter also contains a set of questions that enable leaders to reflect on the health of their own organization and also evaluate other nonprofits, as well as to create sustainable, effective business practices and productive working relationships. Topics discussed here include: Communication between managerial parties Sharing powers and responsibilities Fund-raising Financial oversight and boundaries Planning programs Hiring and firing Developing partnerships Assessing business practices Building productive working relationships And much more Whether you are an executive director, a board member, or someone contemplating either important role, Effective Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations is an excellent resource for understanding the dynamics of nonprofits and creating a strong organization. Review “Through thoughtfully crafted case studies and stories, Dr. Wolf offers executive directors and boards an opportunity to gain the insights and wisdom of years of trial and error, all within one powerful read.” —Anne Wallestad, president & CEO, BoardSource “With his clear thinking, abundant real-world examples, and a welcome wit, Thomas Wolf explores the subtle, sometimes baffling dynamics of the board–executive director relationship, pointing the way toward a partnership that will serve well a nonprofit’s chief executive, board members, and, most important, their shared mission.” —William P. Ryan, coauthor of Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards “Thomas Wolf’s Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations offers an accessible and insightful framework for nonprofit leaders to build generative partnerships within their organizations. This much-needed work . . . [offers] executive directors and trustees practical tools for collaboratively addressing the fundamental challenges of leadership in the nonprofit sector.” —Aviva Luz Argote, executive director, Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Harvard University “Thomas Wolf provides an invaluable resource for executive directors and board members as they navigate the tricky terrain of working together in pursuit of a mission. Wolf offers essential guidance on thorny issues like fundraising, succession planning, finance, and strategic planning. I recommend this book as orientation reading for every new board member and executive director as well as professional development for those with more experience.” —Phil Buchanan, president, The Center for Effective Philanthropy About the Author Dr. Thomas Wolf has spent over four decades working in the nonprofit world, serving as both executive director and a trustee for several organizations. He is the author of a popular textbook, Managing a Nonprofit Organization (now in a fourth, updated twenty-first-century edition), and has also written H ow to Connect with Donors and Double the Money You Raise, among many other books. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Payment We use the reliable and secure services of PayPal to process all eBay payments. Shipping When checking out, please ensure your ship to address is accurate. Change of address requests after payment has been made cannot be processed. Please note that we currently only shipping to the lower 48 states (continental United States). We do not ship internationally, to Hawaii, Alaska, outlying territories or to PO/APO Boxes. Tracking information is automatically uploaded as soon as your item ships. Do not hesitate to send us an email if you need us to provide this information again. We want to make sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Returns We want to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. If you are experiencing a problem with your product, please contact us so that we can help! We offer free returns within 30-days of receiving the product and with a RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization). Customer Support We want to provide you with outstanding products and fantastic customer service. If you have any questions or need any information, feel free to message us through eBay.
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Edition: 1
Book Title: Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations : How Executive Directors and Boards Work Together
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2014
Topic: Leadership, Business Communication / Meetings & Presentations, Web / Social Media, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities / Management & Leadership, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities / General
Genre: Computers, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 13.6 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Thomas Wolf
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
