The 3 Biggest People-Issues Nonprofit Executives Face

Running a nonprofit is for those with a heart, but not for the faint of heart. In many ways, the responsibilities of a nonprofit CEO or executive director are much more demanding than those of a for-profit leader.

Nonprofits often face challenges with limited resources and competing demands for those resources. It is up to the CEO, along with the board, to prioritize the resources. In addition, many nonprofits lack sophisticated board members who understand corporate governance and the role of a board member. Some nonprofit boards turn over frequently, impelling a new CEO to learn new board dynamics and personalities more frequently than a for-profit CEO.

Here are some challenges nonprofit leaders face and tips on how best to manage them.