Book Review - Nonprofit Nonsense and Common Sense - By Marshall McNott

Insights into the Operations and Funding of"servant" Marshall McNott knows every facet of
Nonprofit Organizationsnonprofit organizations and faith based ministries.
Marshall McNott in his new book "NonprofitHe gives insights from a staff perspective, from
Nonsense and Common Sense" has provided athe Board room, and as an outside looking in,
valuable service to the Leadership Staff andoffering constructive, practical advice for getting
Board of Directors of Nonprofit organizations, toto the bottom of critical and significant issues
the supporters of these programs, and tobeing faced by nonprofit organizations today.
Foundations considering applications for grants.I found the chapter dealing with the Board of
McNott has chosen to use composite examplesDirectors, and their commitment to the CEO of
and sometimes fictional illustrations to providethe organization was significant. A number of
suggestions for successful guidelines and principles.suggested direct and pertinent questions provide
He begins by providing donors with "enlightenmentthe opportunity for accountability and the "iron to
questions" to ask. I appreciated Marshall's candidsharpening iron" concept.
approach in guiding the reader through the many"Nonprofit Nonsense & Common Sense" is an
sides of fundraising, motivation, ethics ofimportant and timely book. Everyone involved in
stewardship and absolute integrity in every areaanonprofit organization or ministry whether
of operation.serving as a volunteer, a board member, as an
A long career in Management in working withexecutive, a staff member, or donor, will find
nonprofit organizations, as well as a wide varietyinsights and answers regarding their role in serving
of related roles: board member, consultant, andothers.