The Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership: An Executive Director's Handbook for Small (and Very Small) Nonprofits

The Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership: An Executive Director's Handbook for Small (and Very Small) Nonprofits

What does an Executive Director actually do? And how can you lead your organization to a stronger place? Nonprofit expert Erik Hanberg wrote The Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership to speak directly to Executive Directors of small (and very small) nonprofits who are asking these questions. EDs, especially at small nonprofits, tend to be dropped into the deep end of the pool with the expectation that they know how to swim. The Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership will be a welcome rescue line. The book is filled with practical tips and big-picture ideas about: the basics of the job - program, people, and money-the three essential areas that a nonprofit ED needs to master - working with your board (including how to ask for a raise!) - your first 100 days as a new ED - a guide to being a part-time Executive Director - and more, including access to bonus chapters and special resources! Erik Hanberg has twenty years of nonprofit experience at organizations of all sizes. He's channeled that experience into his four "little books" for nonprofits, which together have sold tens of thousands of copies. "A wide-ranging and compelling explanation of what it takes to do a nonprofit executive director's job well... Hanberg is a highly engaging writer, and he shows himself to be adept at shifts in pacing that make for fluid reading-and which are generally rare in leadership-related books... A comprehensive guide to managing and leading a small nonprofit organization... "-Kirkus Reviews " A small book with big takeaways for nonprofit professionals. For anyone who has had to find time to check the mail and order office supplies in the midst of reporting to the board and developing a fundraising plan, this book will resonate with you and offer practical tips that you can put into action." -- Virginia Davidson, Little Green Light (donor management system) "I am a new ED at a newly formed nonprofit, and I learned a lot reading this book. All of the information presented was clear and didn't leave me with any lingering questions - just action items!" -- Bri Fairley, Executive Director, Atlas Aphasia Center "A go-to read for small nonprofit Executive Directors ... gives both step-by-step strategies and encouragement for the decisions EDs must make to ensure the success of their organizations." -- Kristen Corning Bedford, author of "A Generous Heart: Changing the World Through Feminist Philanthropy" "I definitely recommend this book to Executive Directors of small non-profits. It is a great overview of areas an Executive Director needs to pay attention to. It has a good balance of dealing with day-to-day, looking at big picture, growing the organization, and dealing with the board." -- Funmi Akinyele, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer, Food Basket Foundation International (FBFI) Erik Hanberg is an expert in nonprofit management, fundraising, marketing, and leadership. His books for nonprofits have sold more than 20,000 copies.He has served as the director of two nonprofits, the interim executive director of two more, and served in positions in marketing and fundraising. He has been on more than twelve boards. In addition, he has consulted with nonprofit boards and staff of dozens and dozens of nonprofits and foundations across the country.He has served for twelve years as an elected official on the Metro Parks Board of Tacoma, a junior municipality with an annual operating budget of $50+ million.He lives in Tacoma, Washington, with his wife and two children. In addition to his nonprofit writing, he also has several novels, and even a play or two.