Nonprofit organizations depend on two resources to fulfill their missions. One, of course, is money. The other resource – just as vital but perhaps even more scarce – is leadership. The dearth of strong leadership is only going to get worse as the nonprofit sector expands and baby boom executives retire. Over the next decade, it is estimated that nonprofits will need to find some 640,000 new executives, nearly two and a half times the number currently employed. To meet the growing demand for talent and new leaders, the nonprofit sector has little choice but to think and act in …
How to Become a Great Executive Director
Being a leader can be a rewarding experience but it also means facing a host of anticipated and unexpected challenges. Learning how to respond to these challenges will help you grow and mature as a leader. As you learn to deal with difficult situations, you will hone your leadership skills. Don’t be discouraged — becoming an effective leader takes time and patience, which is even more true for Executive Directors with limited resources. Below are six qualities that you’ll want to hone if you’re aiming to succeed in the non-profit and association world as a stellar Executive Director: Authenticity. People …