Book by McNott - McNott's Nonprofit Nonsense & Common Sense

"NONPROFIT NONSENSE & COMMON SENSE"

"Nonprofit Nonsense & Common Sense" is probably the best thing written on the subject, and the pragmatic advice for anyone interested is compelling.” Dick Voell
Former President and CEO, The Rockefeller Group; Former Chairman, The Business Council for the United Nations

Marshall McNott spent his 40 year nonprofit career as president, CEO and Executive Director of several nonprofit organizations, most serving the underserved. He led the successful startups of new 501(c)(3) nonprofits. brought increased stability and respect to established nonprofit organizations, and directed successful first-time major gifts programs.

Here's what others are saying about this book . . .

"Marshall McNott's book is a must read for anyone working in or thinking of working in a nonprofit organization. Simply put, this is a book that is true. It is real. And it is written in a down to earth, conversational style that makes it very easy to read. McNott provides practical steps for successful negotiating tasks ranging from raising money to dealing with executive boards."

Chris Wye
Founder and former Director Center for Improving Government Performance National Academy of Public Administration Washington, D.C.

"...let me compliment you on the directness, frankness, honesty and realism expressed in your published book. It is very well done and should be very helpful to many people."
Lee Walcott
(Former) Vice President and Managing Director Ahmanson Foundation Beverly Hills, Calif.

"The chapters on addressing board/CEO tensions are enough to make the book worth purchasing."
Anabeth Hormel Cox

former Development Director, Lincoln, NE, Girl Scout Council

"Required reading for everyone in philanthropy. Find Find out what nonprofit work is like from the trenches, not just from the boardroom."
                                 Arthur T.Keefe CFRE/AOPA
                               Yale University (Ret.)

"Finally someone writes an honest book about what's really happening in many nonprofits today. It avoids the vague answers associated with political correctness and offers wonderfully constructive advice on resolving some of the most sensitive of problems."

Michael Stoop

(Former) Executive Director National Coalition for the Homeless

Available at major bookstores, on the Internet and from the author

Marshall McNott

Contact information:

MMCNOTT@aol.com; ph.301/502-6957 (MD) EST