The Accidental Nonprofiteer
Building Systems That Serve Your Mission (Not the Other Way Around)
ASIN: B0FLXM8QF4
Publication date: August 10, 2025
“I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with the Author - Kenny, and The Accidental Nonprofiteer perfectly reflects his passion, grit, and real-world success. This isn’t theory — it’s hard-earned wisdom from someone who’s built meaningful impact from the ground up.
Kenny’s insights on building systems, empowering volunteers, and staying true to your mission are invaluable for anyone leading a cause — whether you planned to or not. If you care about making a difference, this book will inspire you and give you tools that actually work.”
You never planned to run a nonprofit. But here you are, trying to change the world with whatever tools you can get your hands on.
Maybe something happened in your life—a diagnosis, a loss, a moment when you realized nobody else was going to solve the problem you were facing. Maybe you started small, thinking you'd help a few people, and suddenly you're managing volunteers, writing grants, and trying to figure out why your email list keeps bouncing.
You're not alone. And you're not behind.
What happens when someone who never studied nonprofit management builds an organization that serves thousands?
About Kenny Kane
Kenny stumbled into nonprofit leadership in 2010 as an intern who just needed college credit. Over the next decade, he helped build the systems and infrastructure that grew I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (later Stupid Cancer) from a founder's personal contact list into a thriving community serving thousands of young adults facing cancer.
He learned customer service at a small-town pharmacy, discovered the hard way that most email marketing advice doesn't work for mission-driven organizations, and figured out how to build technology that serves people rather than processes.
Kenny now lives in Austin, Texas, where he continues to help organizations build systems that scale with their mission rather than despite it.
