Beyond Passion: from Nonprofit Expert to Organizational Leader

There are countless nonprofit leaders who embody deep commitment, extensive knowledge and abiding passion to make a difference on a specific issue. But often they lack the leadership skills necessary to achieve bold change. This cripples their potential for impact and lessens the efficacy of hard won fundraising. Effective leadership skills are needed to realize the full impact of these far-reaching missions. Beyond Passion is the story of one executive director’s journey from expert to leader. By stepping back, asking important questions, reaching out for help, engaging her team and taking an honest assessment of her leadership strengths and gaps, Isabel is able to steer her organization out of a rut and back onto a growth path. She comes to realize that, like most nonprofits, by focusing on programs and donors, she has neglected to develop the leadership capacity needed for the challenges ahead. Beyond Passion stresses the value of strong leadership and provides a framework for developing these valuable skills.