The Executive Director's Survival Guide: Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader

The Executive Director's Guide to Thrive as a Nonprofit Leader is an excellent book that serves as an extensive review over all of the major responsibilites of that an Executive Director (ED) will face in her/his career. It is a very practical read for anyone like myself who is just beginning to enter the nonprofit sector. Although the introduction claims it can be for any part of a nonprofit, it is written to an audience that is either curently or seeking this position. For anyone who is concerned with limited time, this book is a valuable resource for self-improvement as well as a resource to keep at hand. The book was introducted to me as the primary reading for a graduate course on nonprofit management, but it was very easy to read as well as informative. I am recommending it to several of my friends who seek an ED position to better help them grow in their careers as nonprofit professionals.

I received this book as a gift when I was an Executive Director of a small nonprofit. It was very helpful to me, learning the ropes of what to do as an ED. I recently gave it as a gift to my ED at the nonprofit where I currently work. I hope he finds it as useful as I did.

I'm so glad I decided to purchase this book. Good material! I was feeling a little overwhelmed, 9 months into this new position and that's when I bought this book. THANK YOU!!!

Being new to the Non-Profit arena, I was looking for an insider's guide. I found it in this book. It has specific examples and suggestions that pertain to daily life as an ED. I know that it will always be with me as a reference guide for what and what not to do..

This book is an indispensable combination of practical advice and guidance from experience for those treading the hazardous but rewarding non-profit waters. I learned a lot which I can directly apply to my situation and I suspect others will have the same experience. It is an easy read from two professionals who have been there and done that. Regardless of your particular role in the non-profit environment, the Warnings and Wisdoms that are scattered thoroughout the book are worth reading.