Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations : How Executive Directors and Boards Work Together

Essential Practices for Building the Successful Nonprofit 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. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by .. Governance, Management, And Leadership In Nonprofit Organizations -- Whose Organization? -- Whose Trustees? -- But I Have Always Done That Job -- So You Want My Advice . . . -- Picking A Winner (with A Little Help) -- Turning On The Spigot -- Cracking The Whip : Getting Trustees To Fundraise -- Understanding And Overseeing The Finances -- Planning For The Future -- No Surprises, Please -- Coming And Going -- Not Soon Enough -- Getting Help -- Bad News . . . And Good -- Oh No, Not Another Meeting -- How Many Boards Do We Have? -- How Many Executive Directors Do We Have? -- Appendix : Creating The Magic Partnership--a Checklist. Thomas Wolf. Includes Index. 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 presents a treasure trove of information for navigating the personal, political, and legal minefields that cause so many nonprofits to fail.