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The Renegade Nonprofit
Now Available — Discover What’s Keeping Your Organization Stuck
The system is broken. You aren’t.
This is the parable every nonprofit leader has been waiting for —
a story of burnout, bold choices, and building what’s real.
Is This Book for You?
This book is for you if…
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You’ve ever questioned whether your gala, golf outing, or walk is actually worth it.
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You’ve felt alone as a nonprofit leader — even when surrounded by supportive people.
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You know the board should be helping… but you can’t seem to unlock it.
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You’re ready to stop doing what you’ve always done and start doing what matters.
You’re not stuck. You’ve just outgrown the broken system and it's time to build what’s real.
What You’ll Find Inside
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A parable-style journey of burnout, bold choices, and carving new pathways — through Maya, a nonprofit leader you’ll recognize instantly.
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The five pillars of a thriving, people-first nonprofit —revealed in story, not buried in consultant-speak.
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Bold, sometimes uncomfortable realities about time, fundraising, leadership, and boards
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Questions to wrestle with — on your own, with your team, or with your board — that help you think differently and act with intention.
Why This Book Matters Now?
The conversation sparked by The Renegade Nonprofit has reached tens of thousands of nonprofit leaders —
from LinkedIn to boardrooms — all recognizing the same truth:
Exhaustion isn’t excellence. It’s erosion.
Each Red Flag revealed in the book — and now shared weekly online — helps leaders see what’s keeping their organizations stuck and what it really takes to thrive.
When you read The Renegade Nonprofit, you’ll begin to see your own story in Maya’s — and discover the practices that can help you carve your own pathway forward.
👉 Get The Book
👉 Join the Red Flag Series Conversation on LinkedIn
About the Author
Tom Brush has spent over 30 years helping nonprofit leaders and boards lead differently — not louder. Through his consulting practice, Advancement Designs, and his Renegade Success Network, he’s guided organizations to redefine success, align action with mission, and finally stop chasing what doesn’t fit.
Next Step
Ready to take the first step toward leading differently?
📘 Download the free Three Stages of Nonprofit Boards guide — your first look at what it means to build a thriving organization from the inside out.
[Download the Guide]

