At the Crossroads: Not-for-Profit Leadership Strategies for Executives and Boards, 2nd Edition

Praise for

At the Crossroads

Not-for-Profit Leadership Strategies for Executives and Boards

"This book provides an outstanding resource to the aspiring generation of not-for-profit leaders. The wise master has spoken." —Lynn Videka, Professor and Dean, Silver School of Social Work, New York University

"This book, from the widely admired and long-time head of a famous agency, offers a series of wise lessons for all nonprofits, from new start-ups to established institutions. The key is vision and the author is at his best explaining why that's not just defining a dream but making it a driving dream. Phil Coltoff did that at The Children's Aid Society over four decades. In the words that follow, he turns that experience into a gift." —Jack Rosenthal, Senior Fellow, The Atlantic Philanthropies, former President, The New York Times Company Foundation

"The needs of our communities are greater than ever before, and once again, Phil has provided a wonderful 'how to' guide to help nonprofits tackle real-world twenty-first century issues." —Kimberly B. Davis, President, JPMorgan ChaseFoundation

"The roller-coaster that is nonprofit management is especially frenzied these days. This book addresses the questions nonprofit leaders are asking today about organizational direction, new legal mandates, the ever-present necessity of fundraising, and the challenges unique to these times. Phil's avuncular style helps calm the nervous system so you can hear the sage guidance he offers." —Michael Stoller,Executive Director, Human Services Council of NYC

"Few nonprofit CEOs have been as masterful at the art of communicating as Phil Coltoff. Now in At The Crossroads, other leaders have the opportunity to learn effective strategies for dealing with the media, and thus enhance their public reputation." —Bill McGowan, President, Clarity Media Group