{"product_id":"the-not-for-profit-ceo-isbn-9780471648758","title":"The Not-for-Profit CEO","description":"\u003cb\u003eMake your move toward the top\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBased on research conducted with the support of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) involving more than 100 not-for-profit CEOs, as well as the author’s professional background, The \u003ci\u003eNot-for-Profit CEO\u003c\/i\u003e serves as both an authoritative reference guide and a practical workbook. In addition to sample tables, forms, and checklists, it offers case studies of leading not-for-profit CEOs, complete with illuminating interviews that enable readers to understand and implement the proven steps destined to get them to the top seat of any not-for-profit organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder your copy today!\u003c\/p\u003e  Chief Executive Officers Who Participated in the Study.  \u003cp\u003eForeword.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e1:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Evolution of the Not-for-Profit CEO Position.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Process Began Much Earlier Than You Think.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rise of Volunteer-Driven Organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition from a Frontier Nation to an Industrial Nation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostwar Expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Not-for-Prof it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Volunteer’s Role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction of the Professional Leader.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e2:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHow Not-for-Profit CEOs Attain Their Positions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Overview of Attaining CEO Positions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust Who Is CEO Material, Anyway?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Should I Prepare to Become a CEO?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Road Less Traveled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake the Comprehensive Approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reality Check.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e3:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHow Not-for-Profit CEOs Retain Their Positions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrate Personal Skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Six Months Is Critical.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Initial Review Findings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork with Volunteers and the Board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader’s Relationship with the Organization’s Staff.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons of the Past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipated Challenges for the Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Enrichment Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e4:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCase Studies of Successful Not-for-Profit Ceos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Research Methodology and Presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynopsis of the Participating Not-for-Profit CEOs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e5:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSuggested Methods of Attaining a CEO Position.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Use of a Self-Assessment Tool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Realistic Look at the Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation: What’s In and What’s Not.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Turf.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Past the Brick Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind a Mentor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen to the Experts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut Together the Package You Need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Find \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e Position.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e6:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe CEO’s Survival Kit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Your Personal Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing the First Six Months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Review Document.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving a Full Partnership with Your Board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Staff Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Watch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Difference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e7:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePositioning Yourself to Attain a Higher-Level CEO Position.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime for the Next Step.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Participating CEOs Told Us.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearch Firm Relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the Next CEO Position.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e8:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSummary of the National Study of Not-For-Profit CEOs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Prof iles of the Participating Not-for-Prof it CEOs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating CEOs’ Advice and Insight on the Survey Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: A Message to Volunteer Leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Sources of Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWALTER P. PIDGEON Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance—U.S. Sportsmen's Foundation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with government affairs offices in Washington, D.C. He is a seasoned not-for-profit leader, having served in a number of key professional positions, including chief executive officer at four national organizations. He is also a nationally recognized consultant in the areas of administration, strategic thinking, volunteer management, government affairs, and fundraising. A prolific writer and researcher on a variety of subjects, he's the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Legislative Labyrinth: A Map for Not-for-Profits\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Universal Benefits of Volunteering\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Wiley.  How to Attain \u0026amp; Retain the Corner Office  \u003cp\u003eThe Not-for-Profit CEO: How to Attain \u0026amp; Retain the Corner Office is designed to help those who aspire to make a long-term career investment in a significant leadership role in the not-for-profit community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a respected authority and frequent speaker, it offers valuable guidance not only on attaining but also retaining the position of CEO by reviewing the life cycle of a professional leader. This book is a core reference on how to make a significant difference in the not-for-profit world and how to be properly positioned to become a key leader in the not-for-profit community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on research conducted with the support of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) involving more than 100 not-for-profit CEOs, as well as the author’s professional background, The Not-for-Profit CEO serves as both an authoritative reference guide and a practical workbook. In addition to sample tables, forms, and checklists, it offers case studies of leading not-for-profit CEOs, complete with illuminating interviews that enable readers to understand and implement the proven steps destined to get them to the top seat of any not-for-profit organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with material covering every step of the journey to the CEO’s chair, The Not-for-Profit CEO is conveniently organized into eight sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Evolution of the Not-for-Profit CEO Position\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Not-for-Profit CEOs Attain Their Positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Not-for-Profit CEOs Retain Their Positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase Studies of Successful Not-for-Profit CEOs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePositioning Yourself to Attain a High-Level CEO Position\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary of the National Study of Not-for-Profit CEOs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggested methods of attaining a CEO position\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe CEO’s Survival Kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Not-for-Profit CEO: How to Attain \u0026amp; Retain the Corner Office is a valuable resource and practical tool for not-for-profit professionals, existing and aspiring CEOs, board members, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Not-for-Profit CEO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I highly recommend this publication for students and professionals in the field who aspire to become CEOs, as well as to current CEOs who want to bolster their positions or seek new leadership opportunities. The Not-for-Profit CEO should be a part of every association executive’s library.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJohn H. Graham IV\u003c\/b\u003e, President and CEO,  American Society of Association Executives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Not-for-Profit CEO is not only well researched, but it includes practical information on methods for attaining and retaining a CEO position. Those who work in all types of nonprofit organizations can benefit from Dr. Pidgeon’s landmark work.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKatherine M. Finley\u003c\/b\u003e, CAE, CFRE,  Executive Director, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Once again, Dr. Pidgeon has written a book that should be on your professional bookshelf. CEOs of not-for-profit associations face unique organizational challenges that require specific skills in this text. As a new generation of association leaders aspire to become CEOs, this book should be at the top of their reading lists.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid L. Kushner\u003c\/b\u003e, CAE, CMP,  President and CEO, Professional Convention Management Association\u003c\/p\u003e  \"I highly recommend this publication for students and professionals in the field who aspire to become CEO’s someday as well as to current CEOs who want to bolster their positions or seek new leadership opportunities. The Not-For-Profit CEO should be a part of every association executive’s library.\"\u003cbr\u003e —John H. Graham, IV, President and Chief Executive officer, American Society of Association Executives, Washington, DC  \u003cp\u003e\"The Not-For Profit CEO should be required reading for students in nonprofit management programs, as well as, for any aspiring CEO. This book is not only well researched, but it includes practical information on methods for attaining and retaining a CEO position. Those who work in all types of nonprofit organizations can benefit from Doctor Pidgeon’s landmark work.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Katherine M Finley, CAE, CFRE, Executive Director, Association for Research on Nonprofit, Organizations \u0026amp; Voluntary Action, Indianapolis, IN\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Once again Dr. Bud Pidgeon has written a book which should be on your professional bookshelf. CEOs of not-for-profit associations face unique organizational challenges which require specific skills in this text. As a new generation of association leaders aspire to become CEO’s, this book should be at the top of their reading lists.\"\u003cbr\u003e —David L. 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