Critical Praise for Linking Mission to Money, now on reading lists at

• Harvard Graduate School of Education,
• Ohio State University, and
• Arts Leadership Institute of Teachers College Columbia University

"Just the section on 'Building a Mission-Focused Budget' would be worth the investment in Linking Mission to Money, the best resource for board members I’ve read in a long time.  Principled, informed, mission-focused governance is well served by this indispensable handbook for social sector, nonprofit boards.  Thank you, Allen Proctor."

Frances Hesselbein, Chairman, Leader to Leader Institute (formerly known as the Peter F. Drucker Foundation)

"Linking Mission to Money is the book we have been waiting for.   It takes nonprofit finance and lays it out in a way that is smart, strategic and straightforward.  No one should serve on a nonprofit board without it."

Mary McCormick, President, Fund for the City of New York

"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." 

Professor Jeremy Knowles, Harvard University, Formerly Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

"Perfect fit into this training program for mid-career managers at distinguished New York City arts organizations … Just the right practical attention to budgets as a tool in identifying priorities and serving mission."

Ed Henry, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation; member of faculty, Columbia University Graduate School of Business

“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

“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.

“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 interested 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.

“Proctor provides trustees with advice for participating in the financial management of a nonprofit group without becoming overwhelmed by financial statements and other minutiae.”

Chronicle of Philanthropy

“The book offers tips on how to review an organization’s priorities, how to better match the budget to those priorities, how to make sure the money is spent properly, and how to prepare for bad financial times.”

The Columbus Dispatch

“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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