I believe a strategic and effective nonprofit leader (paid or volunteer) is one who is as fully informed as possible. But beign fully informed is not always easy - there are multiple sources of information, some good, some better.
One of the best, most creative and thoughtful sources of information is the Nonprofit Quarterly. And one of the most creative contributions the Nonprofit Quarterly makes in the way of information is now its NPQ Illustrated Nonprofit Economy. Now in its 2nd Edition and available with your subscription (Fall/Winter 2011) or separately at $5 each, $2 for 5 or some other amount for bulk purchases, you will not find a better compendium of the source of money and where it goes in the sector.
So, if you are not a subscriber (again, CEO's or Board Chairs) you should be. But baring some reason why not, at least order the Illustrated Economy 2nd edition. You can order both at www.nonprofitquarterly.org. Your nonprofit's future may depend on this decision. Remember, being strategic means being fully informed.
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