The Nonprofit Book of Wisdom
The Nonprofit Book of Wisdom: One Executive Director Who Couldn't be Swayed
Table of Contents ~ Author Bio ~ Excerpt
In a series of short vignettes, charity sector veteran Sheree Allison provides an entertaining and insightful guide to not only surviving but thriving as a nonprofit leader.
From the Introduction:
"Executive directors are expected to know every facet of business and execute at near-perfect levels…all while working for a committee of volunteer employers in the least optimal conditions with a shoestring staff at the lowest possible compensation.
Inside this book, you will find a refreshingly powerful approach to the most critical concerns of every nonprofit. Whether you are eagerly entering the nonprofit world for the first time, or you’ve just exited a situation that left you with more questions than answers, I can promise you that mission fulfillment and personal success are possible for you."
ISBN 978-1-927375-55-6 Civil Sector Press 2020
195 pages / soft cover / 5 x 8 in / 350 gr
The Nonprofit Book of Wisdom: One Executive Director Who Couldn't be Swayed
Table of Contents ~ Author Bio ~ Excerpt
In a series of short vignettes, charity sector veteran Sheree Allison provides an entertaining and insightful guide to not only surviving but thriving as a nonprofit leader.
From the Introduction:
"Executive directors are expected to know every facet of business and execute at near-perfect levels…all while working for a committee of volunteer employers in the least optimal conditions with a shoestring staff at the lowest possible compensation.
Inside this book, you will find a refreshingly powerful approach to the most critical concerns of every nonprofit. Whether you are eagerly entering the nonprofit world for the first time, or you’ve just exited a situation that left you with more questions than answers, I can promise you that mission fulfillment and personal success are possible for you."
ISBN 978-1-927375-55-6 Civil Sector Press 2020
195 pages / soft cover / 5 x 8 in / 350 gr
Unlike a “how to” piece, the Nonprofit Book of Wisdom by Sheree Allison is overflowing with the smarts, transparency, and grit that only someone with her passion, experience and record of success could conjure.
Yet it is vulnerable and caring – overflowing with stories of conquests and failures all woven with humor that keeps you smiling while totally engaged with the dialogue.
And, entertaining as it is, it’s also chocked full of street-smart advice and tangible tools on running a non-profit successfully that beginning executive directors must learn and seasoned ones will ask, “Why didn’t someone tell me this long ago?”
A must read for EDs, yes AND their Boards. - Marcy Heim, The Artful Asker
A delightful mix of memoir and how-to, useful for new Executive Directors and great reminders for veterans.
Chock full of insight, stories and lessons from years of experience and reflection. This book will be helpful to EDs and anyone working with an ED.
An accessible and handy book about how to be a great executive director combined with fun stories and novel approaches to everything from staff recruitment to dealing with gossip. Useful for people new to their job, considering entering the nonprofit field, or simply wanting a reminder about why we do this work and how we can do it better.
Kim Klein, author, Fundraising for Social Change
This is a much-needed gift in this time of rapid transition within the sector. Harvey McKinnon, author, The Power of Giving
You should read this book if you are the executive director of a nonprofit,
whether you are newly promoted or experienced but believe you can do better
still. It’s also insightful if you are thinking of entering the charity world and want
an honest view of the foibles that make this sector unique and challenging. ...You’ll want to reread this book once a year (or more often) as issues confront you and you wonder What Would Sheree Do? You may not agree with every idea, but Sheree will get you thinking creatively. Ken Wyman, Fundraising Consultant and Professor Emeritus