As a non profit leader myself, I have truly enjoyed reading the book. The core components of a nonprofit are mission, vision and strategy. They are tightly aligned with each other and support the goal that a nonprofit has. There are some good examples in the book and encouraging stories. The work at a nonprofit is difficult but very rewarding when you feel teaching your mission and supporting the cause. I liked the cooperation aspect and finding skies among competition. This can be beneficial for all involved as well as can support in successful mission.

This is an excellent book for those who work in not-for-profit organizations or serve on the Board or other volunteer capacity. The author has extensive experience leading not-for-profit organizations and covers all the bases. The contents are around purpose, people and partners. concepts are explained really clearly with great examples drawing on his own and other experiences (there are case studies and interviews). Particularly helpful was the section on measuring impact -- many not-for-profits don't do this well and instead focus on inputs and other measures vs. what will really move the needle and differentiate the organization's work from others. There are action points at the end of each section summarizing the key ideas. Some of the other important points he raises is about being the CEO or Executive Director (how to lead the organization and team), the role of the board, and ensuring to center the community and impacted people into the work. As a member of two non-profit board of directors, I found this book to be extremely helpful.

Thank you to Netgalley and BenBella Books for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

A useful book based on experience of key aspects of best practice leadership for not for profits. Some great examples of what can go well and not so well. Useful. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.