Professional Development Resources

Order Description

According to Carlson & Donohoe, there are a number of professional development activities that should be integrated into the experiences of the director. For this assignment students will search for the following items that are related to the professional development of a nonprofit director:

(1) Local and (1) national professional membership organization
Book or article providing guidance/support to nonprofit directors
The written submission will include the reference for each item and a brief summary of what the resource provides and how it can enhance/support the role of the director.

This assignment should be approximately 2-3 pages. All submissions should be double spaced, written in complete sentences, and free from spelling/grammatical errors.

Local
Local (SF Bay Area or Northern California) professional membership organization is selected. A complete reference (citation) is included and a summary of the resource provides information on how it will enhance or support the role of the director.
Format and Writing Quality
Consistent and accurate use of APA style throughout the paper in referencing, citations, and page setup.
Free from grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and understandable.
National
National professional membership organization is selected. A complete reference (citation) is included and a summary of the resource provides information on how it will enhance or support the role of the director.
Book or Article
Any professional development book or article focused on supporting nonprofit directors is selected. A complete reference (citation) is included and a summary of the resource provides information on how it will enhance or support the role of the director.

Reference: Carlson, M. & Donohoe, M. (2010). The executive director’s guide to thriving as a nonprofit leader (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey- Bass

Professional Development Resources

Order Description

According to Carlson & Donohoe, there are a number of professional development activities that should be integrated into the experiences of the director. For this assignment students will search for the following items that are related to the professional development of a nonprofit director:

(1) Local and (1) national professional membership organization
Book or article providing guidance/support to nonprofit directors
The written submission will include the reference for each item and a brief summary of what the resource provides and how it can enhance/support the role of the director.

This assignment should be approximately 2-3 pages. All submissions should be double spaced, written in complete sentences, and free from spelling/grammatical errors.

Local
Local (SF Bay Area or Northern California) professional membership organization is selected. A complete reference (citation) is included and a summary of the resource provides information on how it will enhance or support the role of the director.
Format and Writing Quality
Consistent and accurate use of APA style throughout the paper in referencing, citations, and page setup.
Free from grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and understandable.
National
National professional membership organization is selected. A complete reference (citation) is included and a summary of the resource provides information on how it will enhance or support the role of the director.
Book or Article
Any professional development book or article focused on supporting nonprofit directors is selected. A complete reference (citation) is included and a summary of the resource provides information on how it will enhance or support the role of the director.

Reference: Carlson, M. & Donohoe, M. (2010). The executive director’s guide to thriving as a nonprofit leader (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey- Bass