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The New Executive Director's Survival Guide

A Practical Framework for Leading Your First Nonprofit from Day One

You've just stepped into the most demanding, least understood leadership role in the social sector. You're expected to be a visionary and an accountant, a fundraiser and a therapist, a servant to the board and a leader of staff. Your budget is inadequate, your time is insufficient, and everyone has opinions about what you should do first. This guide won't make the job easy—nothing can—but it will help you survive the first 90 days and build the foundation for sustainable leadership.