Summary: It's the person you count on to lead your organization and build trust in the community. The role of the Executive Director is pivotal to the well being of any nonprofit organization. Cheryl Compton, an Executive Director with over 40 years of experience in the field, is here to share her experiences in the hot seat. To contact Cheryl at her organization, Call for Help, call her at 618-397-0968 ext. 123 or email her at ccompton@callforhelpinc.org. Here are some of the things we talked about in this episode. The Role of an Executive Director of a Nonprofit Organization by David Ingram How to Become a Great Executive Director by Joan Garry Leading a Nonprofit Organization: Tips and Tools for Executive Directors and Team Leaders We All Do It: Mistakes in Nonprofit Life By Melanie Lockwood Herman Find 501Crossroads on Facebook Get LinkedIn with Natalie Jablonski Get LinkedIn with Marjorie Moore