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Go Beyond „Business As Usual“ with Your Nonprofit
"At last--the 'real truth' about nonprofit management! In Exposingthe Elephants, Wilcox reveals the 'pesky pachyderms' that block ourway to full effectiveness. How often have we grumbled that 'justbecause you're a [insert profession here], it doesn't mean you knowhow to run a nonprofit'? With clarity, passion, and sly humor, Wilcox validates that perspective and many others--but doesn't letus get away with just accepting the presence of the elephant in theroom. Wilcox summarizes complex issues using recognizable examplesand then offers sensible strategies for resolving them. Ultimately, she gives us permission to do the right thing(s). I love thisbook--and I can't wait to start implementing the 'elephantsolutions'! „
--Nancy Perkin Beaumont, CAE, Executive Director, Society ofAmerican Archivists
“Before I finished reading Exposing the Elephants, I met with mykey staff to talk about what we must change. I also shared what Ilearned from reading the book with a friend who sits on severaldifferent types of boards. Wilcox says it like it is--and it needsto be said--in every nonprofit organization.„
--Julie Donovan, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, LakeCounty, Illinois
“A remarkably candid, fresh, and witty analysis of the challengesinherent in managing nonprofits. Insightful and pragmatic solutionsto overcoming the 'white elephants' so prevalent in the nonprofitculture. A 'must read' for every nonprofit CEO and boardmember.„
--Dick Yingst, President & CEO, Financial Managers Society, Chicago, Illinois
“Pam Wilcox is willing to say the things that nonprofitprofessionals often do not wish to hear. She reveals through clearlanguage and flowing style the significant barriers that nonprofitsface and need to remove for not just success but also excellence. Unlike many authors who point out what is wrong with nonprofits, Wilcox shows us the way to tackle our most intractable issues andmove to excellence. This book should be read by any and everyoneinvolved in the nonprofit sector."
--Katrina S. Rogers, PhD, Associate Dean, Research and PracticeDirector, Center for Innovation in the Nonprofit Sector, FieldingGraduate University
"At last--the 'real truth' about nonprofit management! In Exposingthe Elephants, Wilcox reveals the 'pesky pachyderms' that block ourway to full effectiveness. How often have we grumbled that 'justbecause you're a [insert profession here], it doesn't mean you knowhow to run a nonprofit'? With clarity, passion, and sly humor, Wilcox validates that perspective and many others--but doesn't letus get away with just accepting the presence of the elephant in theroom. Wilcox summarizes complex issues using recognizable examplesand then offers sensible strategies for resolving them. Ultimately, she gives us permission to do the right thing(s). I love thisbook--and I can't wait to start implementing the 'elephantsolutions'! „
--Nancy Perkin Beaumont, CAE, Executive Director, Society ofAmerican Archivists
“Before I finished reading Exposing the Elephants, I met with mykey staff to talk about what we must change. I also shared what Ilearned from reading the book with a friend who sits on severaldifferent types of boards. Wilcox says it like it is--and it needsto be said--in every nonprofit organization.„
--Julie Donovan, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, LakeCounty, Illinois
“A remarkably candid, fresh, and witty analysis of the challengesinherent in managing nonprofits. Insightful and pragmatic solutionsto overcoming the 'white elephants' so prevalent in the nonprofitculture. A 'must read' for every nonprofit CEO and boardmember.„
--Dick Yingst, President & CEO, Financial Managers Society, Chicago, Illinois
“Pam Wilcox is willing to say the things that nonprofitprofessionals often do not wish to hear. She reveals through clearlanguage and flowing style the significant barriers that nonprofitsface and need to remove for not just success but also excellence. Unlike many authors who point out what is wrong with nonprofits, Wilcox shows us the way to tackle our most intractable issues andmove to excellence. This book should be read by any and everyoneinvolved in the nonprofit sector."
--Katrina S. Rogers, PhD, Associate Dean, Research and PracticeDirector, Center for Innovation in the Nonprofit Sector, FieldingGraduate University
