Handbook Gives Advice to Executive Directors

Core Elements of a Successful Nonprofit: A Practical Guide for Executive Directors of Nonprofit Organizations, by Marilyn L. Donnellan, discusses the management challenges particular to nonprofit groups. Ms. Donnellan, founder and chief executive officer of Nonprofit Management Services, developed the handbook while serving as president and chief executive officer of United Ways of Texas. Divided into seven sections, the handbook provides practical advice and includes sample letters, job descriptions, and checklists. Sections cover basic information about nonprofit management, long-range planning, administration, volunteers, marketing and development, and community involvement and programs; the final chapter contains a list of additional resources. Specific issues examined include establishing financial-management tools for executive directors, managing human resources, developing boards of directors, recruiting and training volunteers, and conducting effective meetings.

Publisher: Nonprofit Management Services, PMB 361, 402A West Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, Tex. 78664-4200; (512) 341-0197; http://www.nonprofitms.com; 246 pages; $89.95, plus $7.00 shipping and handling.