The Nonprofit Atlas

9 Characteristics Of An Effective Nonprofit Executive Director

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An executive director of a nonprofit organization needs a diverse set of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other qualities (KSAOs) to effectively lead and manage the organization. The executive director is the CEO, but not just the Chief Executive Officer. For most nonprofits and associations there is usually a very small staff. So, as CEO, you are the Chief Everything Officer.