The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader by Mim Carlson (US edition, paperback) - 9780470407493

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.Table of Content Exhibits. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. The Authors. PART ONE Finding Your Way as Executive Director. ONE Understanding This Big Job. What are the roles and responsibilities of an Executive Director? What is the difference between a leader and a manager? When should an Executive Director lead, manage, or support others? TWO Developing as an Executive Director. What can Executive Directors do to self-reflect on skills they wish to develop on the job? How does an Executive Director find the time for professional development, and what opportunities are available? When are executive coaches helpful to an Executive Director? When the going gets really tough, how does an Executive Director stay inspired? THREE Finding Balance in the Role of Executive Director. Why are Executive Directors so susceptible to burnout? How can I find balance as an Executive Director? How do I set boundaries on my work life so I still have a personal life? Where do I find the time to do everything an Executive Director has to do? How can an Executive Director delegate when everyone is already busy? PART TWO Executive Director as Visionary. FOUR Understanding Nonprofit Organizational Culture. What does organizational culture mean? How does understanding the organization's culture help the Executive Director be more effective? How does an Executive Director determine what the organization's culture is? What are some strategies for changing or moving an organization's culture to where it needs to be in order to be successful? FIVE Embracing Your Organization's Values. What are organization values and how are they found within an organization's culture? How does an Executive Director establish values as the guiding principles in the organization? What is cultural competence and why is it so important? How does an Executive Director lead a culturally competent organization? SIX Creating a Vision and Plan. What is a vision and why is it important? How does the Executive Director lead the way to having a shared organizational vision? Why is planning important to an organization's vision, and what is the Executive Director's role in this proc