DC Armijo is an accomplished executive and award-winning author with over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience. His dedication to purpose-driven work is founded in a childhood marked by poverty and a father's illness. Those early challenges gave him the lifelong gifts of resilience, empathy, and purpose. After beginning his career in hospital administration, DC transitioned to working for nonprofits focused on environmental and public health concerns. He has served in a variety of nonprofit leadership roles including: senior policy analyst, director, SVP, COO, CEO, fellow, and board member. He has mentored executives, led expert panels, chaired board committees, shaped state and federal policies, and written well over $100M in successful grant proposals. DC has a bachelor's degree in anthropology and health behavior from Oakland University and a master's degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan. His blog can be found at nonprofitdilemma.com. Renée Branch Canady is CEO of Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), and author of ""Room at the Table: A Leader's Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice""
"""Valuable guidance for any role in the nonprofit sector. Regardless of readers' experience in the nonprofit world, Armijo's guidance is timeless, offering an inside view into the constant tension between mission and money..."" - BookLife by Publishers Weekly ""Clearly written and compassionate guidance for nonprofit leaders."" - Kirkus Reviews ★★★★★ ""[Armijo's] writing style is both informative and engaging, making the content insightful and accessible. This is a must-read for anyone in the non-profit industry or anyone who wishes to join one to help make a difference in the world. Excellent book!"" - Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ ""...this book offers a comprehensive toolkit for nonprofit leaders at every level. Overall, The Nonprofit Dilemma is an indispensable resource..."" - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ ""...an informative and insightful book that provides a comprehensive perspective on the challenges faced by leaders in the non-profit sector."" - Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite"