This book examines the meaning of the transfer of leadership for individuals, their organizations, and the field;  reports on how older and younger social change leadership is preparing (or not preparing) for these changes; and recommends how these transitions can take place in ways that move forward social sector work. The book covers 1) the current crisis in leadership, 2) the crisis scenario's implications for leadership in nonprofits, 3) looking forward to the golden years, 4) the next generation of nonprofit social change leaders, 5) meeting the older geneation challenge, 6) younger leadership's challenge in making change in the new millenium, and 7) working together across generations. Working Across Generations also includes:

• the presention of findings from the authors’ and others' research,
• stories of people’s experiences going through generational changes in leadership, 
• practical tools that can be used by readers, and
• advice on how to assess warning signs of generational conflict, an organization’s readiness to talk about generational change, and for leaders contemplating their future.