The Not-for-Profit CEO: How to Attain and Retain the Corner Office - Hardcover

Pidgeon Jr., Walter P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471648752 ISBN 13: 9780471648758

Verlag: Wiley, 2004

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Make your move toward the top

Based on research conducted with the support of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) involving more than 100 not-for-profit CEOs, as well as the author’s professional background, The Not-for-Profit CEO serves as both an authoritative reference guide and a practical workbook. In addition to sample tables, forms, and checklists, it offers case studies of leading not-for-profit CEOs, complete with illuminating interviews that enable readers to understand and implement the proven steps destined to get them to the top seat of any not-for-profit organization.

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WALTER P. PIDGEON Jr., PhD, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance―U.S. Sportsmen's Foundation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with government affairs offices in Washington, D.C. He is a seasoned not-for-profit leader, having served in a number of key professional positions, including chief executive officer at four national organizations. He is also a nationally recognized consultant in the areas of administration, strategic thinking, volunteer management, government affairs, and fundraising. A prolific writer and researcher on a variety of subjects, he's the author of The Legislative Labyrinth: A Map for Not-for-Profits and The Universal Benefits of Volunteering, both published by Wiley.

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Praise for The Not-for-Profit CEO

"I highly recommend this publication for students and professionals in the field who aspire to become CEOs, as well as to current CEOs who want to bolster their positions or seek new leadership opportunities. The Not-for-Profit CEO should be a part of every association executive’s library."
―John H. Graham IV, President and CEO, American Society of Association Executives

"The Not-for-Profit CEO is not only well researched, but it includes practical information on methods for attaining and retaining a CEO position. Those who work in all types of nonprofit organizations can benefit from Dr. Pidgeon’s landmark work."
―Katherine M. Finley, CAE, CFRE, Executive Director, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action

"Once again, Dr. Pidgeon has written a book that should be on your professional bookshelf. CEOs of not-for-profit associations face unique organizational challenges that require specific skills in this text. As a new generation of association leaders aspire to become CEOs, this book should be at the top of their reading lists."
―David L. Kushner, CAE, CMP, President and CEO, Professional Convention Management Association

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How to Attain & Retain the Corner Office

The Not-for-Profit CEO: How to Attain & Retain the Corner Office is designed to help those who aspire to make a long-term career investment in a significant leadership role in the not-for-profit community.

Written by a respected authority and frequent speaker, it offers valuable guidance not only on attaining but also retaining the position of CEO by reviewing the life cycle of a professional leader. This book is a core reference on how to make a significant difference in the not-for-profit world and how to be properly positioned to become a key leader in the not-for-profit community.

Based on research conducted with the support of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) involving more than 100 not-for-profit CEOs, as well as the author s professional background, The Not-for-Profit CEO serves as both an authoritative reference guide and a practical workbook. In addition to sample tables, forms, and checklists, it offers case studies of leading not-for-profit CEOs, complete with illuminating interviews that enable readers to understand and implement the proven steps destined to get them to the top seat of any not-for-profit organization.

Packed with material covering every step of the journey to the CEO s chair, The Not-for-Profit CEO is conveniently organized into eight sections:

• The Evolution of the Not-for-Profit CEO Position
• How Not-for-Profit CEOs Attain Their Positions
• How Not-for-Profit CEOs Retain Their Positions
• Case Studies of Successful Not-for-Profit CEOs
• Positioning Yourself to Attain a High-Level CEO Position
• Summary of the National Study of Not-for-Profit CEOs
• Suggested methods of attaining a CEO position
• The CEO s Survival Kit

The Not-for-Profit CEO: How to Attain & Retain the Corner Office is a valuable resource and practical tool for not-for-profit professionals, existing and aspiring CEOs, board members, and students.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0471648752
• ISBN 13: 9780471648758
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 336
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland