"A practical, constructive guide for achieving success in the social services field. Great for fans of Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead." -- BookLife by Publishers Weekly

“Written with young professionals who are considering nonprofit work in mind, Finding Your Way in the Non-Profit Sector introduces a clear framework for navigating related leadership and cultural issues.” – Foreword Reviews

" An illuminating guide to navigating social services work that also has applications for any field." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Have you ever wondered what drives a social service worker? Dr. Sonya Bruton provides the answer in Finding Your Way in the Nonprofit Sector." -- Readers' Favorite

“Finding Your Way in the Nonprofit Sector is a thought-provoking and authentic journey from an accomplished, professional, brilliant writer and experienced mentor who makes you feel like you are having an intimate—and honest—conversation with a friend! Dr. Bruton provides a framework for achieving the self-understanding required to successfully facilitate fulfillment in the lives of others while simultaneously achieving professional and personal satisfaction in one’s own life. You won’t be able to put this book down as you journey with Dr. B. through the Five Cs.”
—DR. ORLANDO L. TAYLOR
Executive director and Co-PI, Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership
Immediate past chair, board of directors, Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Distinguished fellow, American Association of Colleges and Universities
Professor and Dean Emeritus, Howard University Fielding Graduate University

“As someone who has traveled between the for-profit and social service–sector worlds, I find myself wishing I had benefited from this gem of a book way back when. Dr. Sonya Bruton has given us exactly what the subtitle says: a portable mentor, one that reflects the wisdom of a leader who has experienced her own transformative career and now shares those pearls with us.”
—GEORGE P. TILSON, EDD
Coauthor, Working Relationships: Creating Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Through Business Partnerships, with foreword by Richard E. Marriot

“At work, we are always in development. In Finding Your Way in the Nonprofit Sector, Dr. Sonya Bruton demonstrates practical, effective ways to avoid being overwhelmed and grow into a rewarding career in human services. How far you grow is how far you go. When you and your team grow in an environment of psychological safety, everyone feels more deeply committed to the organization. With stories rooted in real-world challenges she has overcome, Dr. Bruton shares her hard-won experience navigating relationships for collaboration and support and managing managers to foster a culture of learning. This is a master class in nonprofit management to advance your career with meaning and fulfillment. With this portable mentor, you will find your way. Readable, actionable, and uplifting.”
—JESSICA HARTUNG
Entrepreneur
Author, The Conscious Professional: Transform Your Life at Work

“Through her experience and expertise, Dr. Bruton offers advice via a virtual portable mentor for emerging social service leaders, thoughtfully outlining an inquisitive and self-guided approach to cultivating connections, networking, and peer learning.”
—TESS KUENNING
President and CEO, Bi-State Primary Care Association

“In Finding Your Way in the Nonprofit Sector, Dr. Bruton combines personal experience and empirical evidence to produce a guide that is both educational and specific to the needs of the young professional. This pocket mentor supports young professionals across disciplines in finding their way through tasks that are collaborative, community-based, and rooted in care. The Five Cs eloquently articulate personal and professional tasks to aid young professionals in thriving.”
—KYARA A. GREEN, M.S.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate

“At a time in our world when many are searching for guidance on how to lead and serve with greater purpose, Dr. Bruton’s book offers an honest, practical blueprint on how to achieve success in the nonprofit sector. This book navigates through organizational trenches and around leadership landmines to higher levels of awareness. This is a must read!”
—RHONDA G. RANEY
Attorney and Non-Profit Agency Executive, Mediation Solution

“This is a terrific book. I’d recommend it to just about anyone at any stage trying to find their way in the nonprofit world. Bruton writes in the spirit of the best mentors. Drawing on her deep well of experience, she offers us a refreshingly clear, candid, and compelling path forward. Finding your way is practical and inspiring. Read it now and come back to it again and again.”
— DR. DELLA POLLOCK
Professor Emerita, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Founding Director, Marian Cheek Jackson Center

“Dr. Bruton has very intentionally, and accurately, created answers to many questions one finds oneself asking in many workplace scenarios. This portable mentor is indeed that. It is the handy manual that one keeps referring back to when wondering, “What just happened here?” Dr. Bruton’s insight and wisdom looks at the social services sector, but many of her examples and solutions are extremely helpful in almost any work environment. I look forward to suggesting this work to upcoming graduates as well as seasoned workplace vets who could benefit from her wise counsel and action step questions.”
—MICHELLE HAMMOND
Associate Vice President for the Library and Learning Commons at Goucher College