The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader

Carlson, Mim; Donohoe, Margaret

ISBN 10: 0470407492 / ISBN 13: 9780470407493

Published by Jossey-Bass, 2010

Seller Inventory # 0470407492-4-36497205

Synopsis:

As the position of nonprofit ED becomes more demanding, there is a need for an up-to-date resource. This revised edition of the best-selling book is filled with management advice for succeeding as an executive director. This new edition includes thoroughly updated information and new content. It covers topics on timely issues and practical strategies including: Avoiding Burnout, Accountability, Professional Networking, Financial Literacy, Measuring Effectiveness, and much more. Ideal for ED’s and board members, the book also includes new cases and stories from the field and “practical tips” sidebars.

About the Author: Mim Carlson is the former executive director of the Berkeley–East Bay Humane Society and is currently interim executive director at Florence Crittenton Services (www.linkedin.com/companies/florence-crittenton-services). With over twenty-five years of experience as a manager and grantwriter, Carlson has trained and consulted nationally and is a former faculty member at the University of San Francisco and California State University, Hayward.

Margaret Donohoe is a nonprofit consultant who focuses her experience, insight, and energy on helping a new generation of nonprofit leaders navigate the many opportunities and challenges of this career choice. She has more than twenty-five years' experience in the sector as an executive director, interim director for organizations in transition, and community board member.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving ...
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: 2nd Edition