Passion Isn’t Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders 

is a vital resource for nonprofit executives, board members, and aspiring leaders. The book provides real-world insights and actionable strategies to help overcome the common challenges facing mission-driven organizations.

Drawing on over two decades of experience as a nonprofit founder, consultant, and Ivy League educator, David Rhode shares lessons from his leadership journey that can be immediately applied to your organization.

Along with his battle-tested advice and relatable humor, David integrates the perspectives of more than 20 nonprofit executives and subject-matter experts, who collectively offer over 450 years of wisdom and proven frameworks to guide your efforts.

• Gain real-world insights from over 20 nonprofit executives and subject-matter experts.
• Proven frameworks to guide your efforts.
• Life-changing Impact: Overcome common challenges facing mission-driven organizations.

Nonprofit leaders don’t need more passion—they need more support! This book delivers exactly that and will give you the tools and knowledge to lead with confidence and success.

“If you’re running a nonprofit enterprise, this is the manual for you. Drawing on his own nonprofit leadership and that of others, David Rhode compiles tangible, experienced advice on everything from strategic plans and stakeholder feedback to building your board, branding the enterprise, and surmounting a crisis. Passion Isn’t Enough is the handbook for getting nonprofit things done.”

— Michael Useem, Faculty Director of the McNulty Leadership Program, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and author of The Edge: How 10 CEOs Learned to Lead

“Real, inspiring, actionable. As a young nonprofit executive I felt confident that I could implement these lessons into my organization today! Passion Isn't Enough is a must read for any nonprofit leader ready to take their organization to the next level!”

— Eli Moraru, Co-Founder and President, The Community Grocer

“David Rhode’s book is an invaluable guide for leaders looking to transform their passion into real impact! He translates his years of experience into tangible advice and next steps on how to lead a nonprofit with ease, efficiency, and joy.”

—Lauren Blodgett, Founder, The Brave House