<p>Managing a nonprofit organization has many challenges. Onekey to success is building a strong relationship between the executive directorand the board of trustees. This book is a treasure trove of information fornavigating the personal, political, and legal minefields that cause so many nonprofitsto fail. Dozens of case studies illuminate the key issues that often impede the progress of nonprofit organizations. Each chapter also contains a set of questions thatenable leaders to reflect on the health of their own organization and alsoevaluate other nonprofits, as well as to create sustainable, effective businesspractices and productive working relationships. Topics discussed here include:</p><p>• Communication between managerial parties • Sharing powersand responsibilities • Fund-raising • Financial oversight and boundaries •Planning programs • Hiring and firing • Developing partnerships •Assessingbusiness practices * Building productive working relationships * And much more</p><p>Whether you are an executive director, a board member, orsomeone contemplating either important role, <em>Effective Leadership inNonprofit Organizations</em> is an excellentresource for understanding the dynamics of nonprofits and creating a strongorganization.</p>