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Moving Up to Executive Director

Autor Joanne Oppelt
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 10 mai 2013
Studies have estimated that more than 70 percent of current nonprofit executive directors plan to retire in the next five to ten years. Do you have the skills necessary to fill this leadership vacuum? Are you an aspiring executive director? Are you prepared for the transition to executive leader? Do you want to know what to expect moving up to the corner office?Successfully transition to the corner office!This book is written for anyone who wants to become an executive director, understand what it takes to transition into an executive leadership position, or become better prepared to handle executive responsibilities.Becoming an executive director is a huge transition. To succeed, you must rely on your experiences, strengths, and expertise. In addition, you must learn new skills, engage in new behaviors, work well with other people, know your leadership style and be aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Be honest. Nonprofit executive leadership requires a lot. It is an all-encompassing job. Moving Up will help you:* Understand the complex nature of nonprofit executive leadership* Identify the skills and characteristics of successful executive directors* Gain insight into the unique obligations nonprofit executive directors face* Manage multiple priorities* Prepare for the transition to your role as executive leader* Anticipate challenges inherent in your first year as executive directorBeing an executive director is a big job. You must be proficient in leadership, finance, operations, technology, human resources, resource development, staff development, volunteer management, marketing, and strategic planning. You must have good communication skills, build teams and foster their development, collaborate with others, be insightful, have a high degree of integrity, and share your leadership.I was ready for some of the challenges I faced in my first year -but not all. This book provides insight into becoming an executive director and making it work. It is a must read for anyone aspiring to nonprofit executive leadership. About the Author:Working with nonprofits since 1993, Joanne Oppelt, MHA, GPC just celebrated her first year as executive director, having moved up through the ranks of program and resource development. She is known for her passion for infusing organizational mission in everything she does. Joanne also teaches courses in nonprofit management and fund development at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.About CharityChannel Press In the Trenches BooksYou'll know an In the Trenches book not just by its cover, but by the author's fun, upbeat writing style. But don't be fooled by its down-to-earth approach and ample use of sidebars. In the Trenches books are authoritative and cover what a beginner should know to get started and progress rapidly, and what a more experienced nonprofit-sector practitioner needs to move forward in the subject.
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ISBN-13: 9781938077098
ISBN-10: 1938077091
Pagini: 160
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.22 kg
Editura: Charitychannel LLC

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Joanne Oppelt, MHA is the principal of Joanne Oppelt Consulting, LLC. She is a seasoned rainmaker with a distinguished track record of success. During her twenty-five-plus years working in the nonprofit arena, she built or rebuilt successful fundraising departments at every stop, helping her organizations grow capacity and more effectively fulfill their missions. She has held positions from grantwriter to executive director at the nonprofits Community Access Unlimited, Caring Contact: A Listening Community, Family to Family Network of New Jersey, Christian Healthcare Center, March of Dimes Central New Jersey, Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, and Maternal and Family Health Services. Her extensive background in a variety of work roles and organizations enables her to understand the realities and challenges nonprofit practitioners face-both internally and externally. Her success at every stop positions her to help any nonprofit, whether through her books or consulting practice, turn around its struggling fundraising operations. Joanne is the author of four books and coauthor of six. She has taught at Kean University as an Adjunct Professor in its graduate program. She is also a highly sought-after speaker and presenter. Joanne holds a master's degree in health administration from Wilkes University, where she graduated with distinction. Her bachelor's degree is in education, with a minor in psychology.