Mary-Ann Booth

“This is a book I will read and reference often, and I will buy copies for every board I sit on. Told as a story, in the tradition of The Goal and The Wealthy Barber, it makes the finances of a nonprofit clear and engaging. But its real subject is strategic leadership. The finances are a means to that end, and the authors describe that kind of leadership with unusual clarity. It is full of quotable truths, and every one of them applies to the boards I serve on. I especially appreciated the chapter on fundraising, which provides a step-by-step recipe for success.  Many capable people turn down board seats because they don’t feel comfortable with the finances. The next time I hear that, I’ll hand them a copy of this book.”