Why getting results should be every nonprofit manager's first priority A nonprofit manager's fundamental job is to get results sustained over time rather than boost morale or promote staff development This is a shift from the tenor of many management books particularly in the nonprofit world Managing to Change the World is designed to teach new & experienced nonprofit managers the fundamental skills of effective management including managing specific tasks & broader responsibilities; setting clear goals & holding people accountable to them; creating a results-oriented culture; hiring developing & retaining a staff of superstars Offers nonprofit managers a clear guide to the most effective management skills Shows how to address performance problems dismiss staffers who fall short & the right way to exercising authority Gives guidance for managing time wisely & offers suggestions for staying in sync with your boss & managing up This important resource contains 41 resources & downloadable tools that can be implemented immediately