The transition to being a not for profit board member is fraught with
uncertainty regarding roles and responsibilities.  Allen Proctor has provided
the new and experienced board member with a treasure trove of insights on
overseeing the financial processes of non profit institutions. A must read
for anyone interested in improving governance in the not for profit sector!

Leonard Schlesinger

Vice Chairman

Limited Brands, Inc.

Columbus, Ohio

Proctor's demystifying book is important, and he argues
powerfully that while budgets, projections, and fiscal prudence are
essential, we must never forget the higher aspirations of our
institutions. Goals should determine budgets, not conversely!

Professor Jeremy Knowles

Former Dean

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Harvard University

Linking Mission to Money is an indispensable guide on how to make
budgets and other financial tools work for non-profit organizations.
Allen Proctor has done a wonderful job of describing how to link budget
decisions to organizational goals.  It is easy to understand, accurate
and complete.  Although intended for board members of non-profit
organizations, the information this handbook provides will be useful to
anyone who is interest in helping non-profit organizations make
effective use of the resources available to them.

William J. Shkurti

Senior Vice President for Business and Finance

The Ohio State University

This is an excellent reference book.  [Allen Proctor] is a national figure in the area of nonprofit governance and taught at Harvard University as well as Columbia University.  The book provides a balance between the conceptual and the practical while not drowning in numbers.  That is an impressive accomplishment for a book about finance. 

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Stewardship of financial resources is a key board responsibility.  Allen Proctor shows, clearly and simply, how to exercise that responsibility.  He provides an excellent set of tools for evaluating financial performance without jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Lawrence R. Ladd

National Director

Higher Education Practice

Grant Thornton LLP