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Why nonprofits fail

Stephen R. Block

2003208 pagesabout 3–5 hours
2003
first published
  • 2004John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. · ENGISBN 9780787977030
  • 2007Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John · 208 pages · ENGISBN 9780470252468
  • 2012Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John · ENGISBN 9781118642078
  • 2003Jossey-Bass · 208 pages · ENGISBN 9780787964092

In Why Nonprofits Fail, author and nonprofit expert Stephen Block explains that many well-intentioned leaders hold on to views of their nonprofit organizations that perpetuate problems rather than help fix them. According to Block, the first step to success is to challenge one's own personal paradigms and ideas and be open to unique and alternative approaches to solving problems. This much-needed book helps nonprofits get back on track and offers advice about the seven most common stumbling blocks, including: Founder's syndrome Fundphobia Financial misfortune Recruitment disorientation Cultural depression in nonprofit organizations Self-serving political performance Role confusion between the board and executive director

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