Study examines challenges
faced by nonprofit EDs
From Hawaii Community Foundation
The third Daring to Lead report in 10 years comes at an extraordinary time to be the executive director of a nonprofit organization. Since CompassPoint and Meyer Foundation’s last report in 2006, powerful forces have influenced the requirements of — and the possibilities for — embodying the role well.
Executives are daring to lead through a deep recession that meant fewer resources for many and an increased demand for services, yet executives leading critical social change efforts are experiencing greater opportunity and organizational growth.
The study reveals how the sector is experiencing the generational handoff, what works in developing future leaders, and which executive and governance practices are most associated with sustainable organizations.
The interactive Daring to Lead website (daringtolead.org) includes report downloads, additional data and findings, downloadable charts and graphs, community comments, research methodology and information about the project team and regional partners.
The report is organized around three key findings and concludes with corresponding calls to action.
