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The Nonprofit Dilemma

Insights & Strategies for Purpose Driven Leaders

DC Armijo 

(Author)

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The nonprofit leadership book that will help you become a more effective catalyst for change.What's preventing YOU from changing the world for the better?

Two aims common to all nonprofits are advancing the organization's mission and advancing its financial health. In for-profit organizations, financial health is always the ultimate goal. But in nonprofit organizations, nearly every decision comes with the same underlying question-which aim to prioritize?


The Nonprofit Dilemma will help you gain the clarity and strategic intent you need to become an exceptional leader. You can achieve your mission aspirations while also being a great organizational steward. Whether you are an executive, board member, or future nonprofit leader, use this book to become the leader you want to be.


Inside you'll discover:

    Insights to help you develop and implement a better strategyHow to embrace values that differentiate your nonprofitWays to build, empower, and motivate purpose-driven teamsProven business development tactics to grow your nonprofitIdeas to improve how you measure and communicate impactStrategies to develop more effective partnershipsAnd much more!


Whether you need help with grant-writing, promoting organizational focus, or handling a governance issue with tact, this book has all the advice you need to become a more effective leader and catalyst for change.


★★Each year, a portion of the sales proceeds from this book are donated to notable nonprofits per the program described on the author's blog.★★

Product Details

PublisherMilford Books LLC
Publish DateSeptember 09, 2024
Pages272
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9798989858422
Dimensions9.0 X 6.0 X 0.6 inches | 1.2 pounds

About the Author

DC Armijo is an accomplished executive and award-winning author with over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience. His dedication to purpose-driven work is founded in a childhood marked by poverty and a father's illness. Those early challenges gave him the lifelong gifts of resilience, empathy, and purpose. After beginning his career in hospital administration, DC transitioned to working for nonprofits focused on environmental and public health concerns. He has served in a variety of nonprofit leadership roles including: senior policy analyst, director, SVP, COO, CEO, fellow, and board member. He has mentored executives, led expert panels, chaired board committees, shaped state and federal policies, and written well over $100M in successful grant proposals. DC has a bachelor's degree in anthropology and health behavior from Oakland University and a master's degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan. His blog can be found at nonprofitdilemma.com.
Renée Branch Canady is CEO of Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), and author of "Room at the Table: A Leader's Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice"

Reviews

"Recommended as a valuable addition to business-school and public-library collections." - Booklist (American Library Assoc.)


"Valuable guidance for any role in the nonprofit sector. Regardless of readers' experience in the nonprofit world, Armijo's guidance is timeless, offering an inside view into the constant tension between mission and money..." - BookLife by Publishers Weekly


"Clearly written and compassionate guidance for nonprofit leaders." - Kirkus Reviews


★★★★★ "[Armijo's] writing style is both informative and engaging, making the content insightful and accessible. This is a must-read for anyone in the non-profit industry or anyone who wishes to join one to help make a difference in the world. Excellent book!" - Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite


★★★★★ "...this book offers a comprehensive toolkit for nonprofit leaders at every level. Overall, The Nonprofit Dilemma is an indispensable resource..." - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite


★★★★★ "...an informative and insightful book that provides a comprehensive perspective on the challenges faced by leaders in the non-profit sector." - Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite

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