{"product_id":"the-executive-directors-guide-to-thriving-as-a-nonprofit-leader-isbn-9780470407493","title":"The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader","description":"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. \u003cp\u003eExhibits xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Finding Your Way as Executive Director 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Understanding This Big Job 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the roles and responsibilities of an Executive Director? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the difference between a leader and a manager? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen should an Executive Director lead, manage, or support others? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Developing as an Executive Director 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can Executive Directors do to self-reflect on skills they wish to develop on the job? 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director find the time for professional development, and what opportunities are available? 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen are executive coaches helpful to an Executive Director? 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the going gets really tough, how does an Executive Director stay inspired? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree Finding Balance in the Role of Executive Director 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy are Executive Directors so susceptible to burnout? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can I find balance as an Executive Director? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do I set boundaries on my work life so I still have a personal life? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere do I find the time to do everything an Executive Director has to do? 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can an Executive Director delegate when everyone is already busy? 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Executive Director as Visionary 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Understanding Nonprofit Organizational Culture 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does organizational culture mean? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does understanding the organization’s culture help the Executive Director be more effective? 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director determine what the organization’s culture is? 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are some strategies for changing or moving an organization’s culture to where it needs to be in order to be successful? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive Embracing Your Organization’s Values 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are organization values and how are they found within an organization’s culture? 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director establish values as the guiding principles in the organization? 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is cultural competence and why is it so important? 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director lead a culturally competent organization? 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix Creating a Vision and Plan 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a vision and why is it important? 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does the Executive Director lead the way to having a shared organizational vision? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is planning important to an organization’s vision, and what is the Executive Director’s role in this process? 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re always in crisis or catch-up mode as an Executive Director, how do you find time to plan? 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven Determining Organizational Effectiveness 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does an effective nonprofit organization look like? 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow soon after starting should the Executive Director begin to examine the organization’s effectiveness? 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director tie personal performance and effectiveness to that of the organization? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens if the Board and Executive Director determine the organization is no longer effective? 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Executive Director as Change Agent 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight Embracing a Changing Nonprofit Environment 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is change synonymous with the identity of the nonprofit sector? 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat role does the Executive Director have in making change happen outside the organization? 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow are the lines that have traditionally defined the business and nonprofit sectors changing? 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can the Executive Director do to influence funders’ efforts to shape the nonprofit sector? 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does the Executive Director manage effectively through boom-andbust economic cycles? 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are some of the new demands for accountability and measurable outcomes in nonprofits? 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow are rapid changes in technology impacting the nonprofit workplace? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNine Understanding Changing Life Cycle Stages in Nonprofits 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat life cycle stage is my organization in? 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat skills does an Executive Director need in each stage? 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTen Leading Organizational Change 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can Executive Directors help their nonprofits embrace a healthy change process? 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the Executive Director’s role and that of the Board, other staff, and volunteers in a change process? 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow soon after a new Executive Director is hired should a change process begin? 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Executive Director as Relationship Builder 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eELEVEN Nurturing a Relationship with the Board 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the attributes of an effective Board, and what does it take to create one? 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does a healthy relationship between a Board and its Executive Director look like, and how is it established? 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does one differentiate between Board and Executive Director responsibilities? 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat information does the Board need, and how often? 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho makes what decisions in a nonprofit? 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWELVE Developing Relationships with Individual Board Members 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow important is the relationship between the Executive Director and the Board Chair? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat do you do if problems arise between you and the Board Chair? 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat should an Executive Director do with a renegade Board member? 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf Board members are not fulfilling their responsibilities, what can an Executive Director do? 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much influence should an Executive Director have when recruiting new Board members? 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHIRTEEN Establishing Productive Staff Relationships 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director who is new to an organization build quick credibility with paid and unpaid staff? 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director encourage positive relationships and establish a healthy culture among staff and volunteers? 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are ways to build leadership and management skills among paid and unpaid staff? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director work across the generations to have staff work productively together? 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are strategies for establishing strong lines of communication with staff? 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can technology aid relationships and be used as an effective communication tool with staff? 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director offer and receive support from staff and volunteers while keeping an arm’s-length relationship? 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOURTEEN Following the Founder 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do relationships with Founders in transition tend to be so complicated? 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the best way for an Executive Director to work with a Founder who is still a member of the Board of Directors? 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does the Executive Director do if the Founder is causing serious problems for the organization? 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the pros and cons of having the Founder stay on as a staff person or consultant? 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five Executive Director as Community Creator 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIFTEEN Engaging External Stakeholders 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho are an organization’s external stakeholders? 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can the Executive Director develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does an Executive Director rally stakeholders for advocacy? 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIXTEEN Embracing Partnerships and Collaboration 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can Executive Directors assess the values and risks of leading their organizations into partnerships? 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are ways organizations can work together informally, and how does an Executive Director make this happen? 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat forms of partnership exist beyond collaboration? 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can Executive Directors prepare their organizations to enter into partnerships? 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Six Executive Director as Resource Wizard 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEVENTEEN Ensuring Sound Financial Management 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the major differences between for-profit and nonprofit finances? 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho takes the lead in fulfilling the various financial management roles in a nonprofit? 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat financial reports do the Board and managers need to see and how often? 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the Board’s role in the budgeting process? 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the Board passes a budget, what authority does the Executive Director have to implement programs or contracts? 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf there is a financial crisis, what does the Executive Director tell the Board and staff? 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEIGHTEEN Sustaining the Organization with Team-Based Fundraising 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho has the primary responsibility for raising money in a nonprofit? 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much of an Executive Director’s time should be spent raising money? 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere do nonprofits find funds for overhead costs of administration and building infrastructure? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Seven Leadership in Transition 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNINETEEN Planning for Healthy Transitions of Leadership 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is succession planning important? 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can an Executive Director integrate practices that support leadership succession within the framework of existing strategic planning and management structures? 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere does continuity or knowledge management fit within the framework of succession planning? 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does an emergency succession plan look like? 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWENTY Moving On: Making Your Own Career Transition 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow will I know it is time for a career move? 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is the decision to leave so difficult for the Executive Director and the organization? 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can the departing Executive Director make the leadership transition run smoothly? 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are some typical career paths for former Executive Directors? 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 305\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMim Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Donohoe\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePraise for the Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a gift for nonprofit leaders in all stages of their careers. With clarity and profound simplicity, it dissects the otherwise overwhelming role of the nonprofit executive director into understandable components that can then be made workable (and even fulfilling!). It is a highly readable and practical road map for success.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMolly Polidoroff\u003c\/b\u003e, executive director, Center for Excellence in Nonprofits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader\u003c\/i\u003e not only clearly and concisely identifies the most critical issues of nonprofit leadership, but it also provides the resources and answers to those challenges. It will be required reading for both the most seasoned executive as well as the emerging leader.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBill Coy\u003c\/b\u003e, director of leadership practice, La Piana Consulting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I provide \u003ci\u003eThe Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader\u003c\/i\u003e to all new executive directors placed by my firm. They find it to be a great resource during their orientation to a new organization, new people, and new challenges, and it continues to be a support as issues come up in their work over the years. It's comprehensive and sensible, and the authors' great knowledge and respect for nonprofit executives shine through.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eSusan Egmont\u003c\/b\u003e, consultant, Egmont Associates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Previous Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"How would I describe this book? Practical. Helpful. Encouraging. Realistic. Thought-provoking. Accessible. Focused. Honest. Refreshing. It should be on every nonprofit leader's desk.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eBarry Z. Posner\u003c\/i\u003e, former dean and professor of leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, and coauthor, \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In this new age of nonprofit management, executive directors are getting over their fantasies and past their fears, crafting change-the-world ideas and executing them every day. Mim and Margaret now provide real-life, real-time help in coaching and guiding executive directors from survival to success. 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