Managing Without Profit

Mike Hudson is Director of Compass Partnership and has been working with Chairs, Chief Executives and leadership teams of civil society organisations for over 30 years. His clients include a wide range of national and international organisations in the disability, health, housing, international development and education fields, and their government and foundation funders. Since 2004 Mike has also been a Visiting Fellow at the Cass Business School at City University. His other titles include: Delivering Effective Governance, Building Outstanding Leadership Teams, Managing at the Leading Edge, and One Minute Governance Tips from his Checklist column in Third Sector Magazine.

'Whether you're new to the not-for-profit world or an old hand, if you care about the effectiveness of charities and want to build trust in the sector, read this. Then follow its practical and insightful lessons.' Lynne Berry, OBE, Chair, Breast Cancer Now;This book is so useful that it should be compulsory reading for every trustee, chief executive and senior manager. If everyone involved in management and governance read this book we'd have a more effective charity sector with far fewer problems.' Amanda Witherall, Chief Executive, Association of NHS Charities; 'Thorough, pragmatic and approachable - this authoritative how-to guide is ideal for civil society organisations of all stripes and at every stage of their development, whether newly incorporated organisations laying down their foundations or long-established charities striving for modern best practice.' Saleh Saeed, OBE, Chief Executive, Disasters Emergency Committee; 'Mike Hudson has the insight required to transform charities from well-meaning groups to high-impact organisations better able to achieve their mission. As CEO of an international charity I know that whether it's structuring staff teams, strengthening boards or working in strategic alliances, this book is an invaluable volume that I keep coming back to.' Philip Lymbery, Chief Executive, Compassion in World Farming; 'This book has always been required reading for those involved in management in the voluntary sector and this new and updated version with its focus on leadership and governance will be even more valuable. I warmly recommend it.' Baroness Pitkeathley, House of Lords; 'Mike Hudson stands out from the crowd: he understands not only the frameworks of governance and management in the not-for-profit sector but also the nuances and implications of behaviours within those frameworks. His book is a masterly combination of both elements. I refer to his work regularly and will continue to do so with this latest book.' David Gregson, Chair, Lawn Tennis Association