NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To really set yourself apart, have conversations with senior leaders around how you can help move the priorities forward from your division and how you can support other departments in executing that strategic plan. If needed, be willing to put your own ideas on the backburner to show you are committed to the organization’s success.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

Petersburg Free Clinic Lynda Alfonso, Clinic Manager, St. Petersburg Free Clinic Myriam Lugo, Development Manager, E.C.H.O. of Brandon, Inc.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

Nick Dewan applies his experience as an athlete, coach and sports psychiatrist to address the unique needs of a workforce facing chronic stress and burnout. In his more than 30 years of experience as an accomplished physician and health care executive, Dr. Dewan has been an innovator in behavioral health and academic medicine.

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Successful Nonprofits

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In coaching nonprofit executive directors, I always ask my clients to draft three to five goals for our year of coaching. Transform your

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

It was my dream role, the executive director of a national advocacy organization. I had worked for many different types of organizations, made significant impacts (and some mistakes), and I understood what it takes to lead a team and execute strategy. For executives of color, nonprofit leadership is a ‘Hollow Prize.’

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Successful Nonprofits

JANUARY 4, 2024

Board issues almost always comes up as in coaching nonprofit executive directors, strategic planning engagements, and executive transitions. This is true not just when I’m doing a board recruitment, board development, or annual retreat project.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 5, 2023

Your executive director or board members want to see their names in print (Ugh). As you coach your thought leaders, beware of the “curse of knowledge.” Whether your organization is full of thought leaders or you wish it were, these insights and resources will help. Lean into those strengths!

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Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Write down your thoughts and responses in a journal, transformation coach Emmy Brunner tells Stylist. “So Amy Cohen , a life and career coach, tells Stylist, “Be open to exploring different paths and be willing to adapt your plans as you gather more information and experience. What does it mean to make this move now?

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MAY 8, 2023

The Nonprofit Professional of the Year was awarded to Mike Mosby, affectionately known as “Coach Mike”. Mike serves in several roles including Arts Administrator with Memphis Music Initiative , Head Football Coach of Oakhaven High School, and Executive Director of Raising the BAR.

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Nonprofit Fixer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to find and hire an interim executive director for your nonprofit? Or maybe you’ve considered whether taking an interim executive director job is the right career move. In the nonprofit sector, we don't talk much about interim executive directors. What is an interim executive director?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 28, 2015

Today I’m sharing the fourth video in our new series from the Communications Coaching Program for Executive Directors (we call it the CoCoa Club for short.). When we recently asked several hundred executive directors which communications channel they most wanted to get right and master, the answer was email newsletters.

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Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 26, 2024

#womenleaders ” “The pitch experience was a fantastic experience,” says Gates, who won the $2,500 prize for her company, Concierge 4 B2B, that she describes as a human resources, payroll strategy, executive support and recruiting business. We provide executive assistance and we customize HR solutions. million monthly payroll.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Somatic coaching was another approach. One shared that the steps of leadership took a toll on her body and she sought out a somatic coach because she was beginning to get sick. Funds can be used for healing, executive coaching, training, activities, events, and infrastructure. Not all were on medication.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 26, 2015

Today I’m sharing the third video in our new series from the Communications Coaching Program for Executive Directors (we call it the CoCoa Club for short.). Registration for the current session of the Communications Coaching Program for Executive Directors ends this Friday, May 29th and the program starts June 1!

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Nonprofit Fixer

MAY 2, 2024

Here is the tip that I share with all of the nonprofit leaders that I coach : You must say to the person who isn’t performing, “I was expecting you to do X, but you have brought me Y instead. The chair says to the executive director, “I asked you to present specific updates on the budget, program performance, and fundraising.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 18, 2015

Welcome to our new free video series from the Communications Coaching Program for Executive Directors (we call it the CoCoa Club for short.). Registration for the current session of the Communications Coaching Program for Executive Directors ends May 29th and the program starts June 1! Watch it on YouTube ).

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In addition, between 2016 and 2022, steadily increasing shares of both BIPOC and white respondents reported receiving peer support, training on staff management and supervision, coaching and executive coaching, and internal mentorship. Those staff are being pushed to lead by challenges and lack of supports.

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Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Certified Business and Body Knowledge Coach Stephanie Wood, in her new book, The Body Knowledge Entrepreneur: How to Navigate Your Unique Style for Business Success, explains why many face burnout and feel disconnected from purpose. Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing is out in April from author Laura Mae Martin.

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can be lonely and isolating to be a nonprofit executive director. For nonprofit executive directors and CEOs, these stressors are compounded by lower overall compensation rates, high burnout levels, and outsized expectations that our leaders should embody everything we believe in.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 20, 2015

Today I’m sharing the second video in our new series from the Communications Coaching Program for Executive Directors (we call it the CoCoa Club for short.). Registration for the current session of the Communications Coaching Program for Executive Directors ends May 29th and the program starts June 1!

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He asked for and received professional development funds for an executive coach. Coaches are advocates and at their best, compassionate truth-tellers. During the pandemic, far too many leaders saw coaching as a luxury, but Drew knew a thought partner and a truth-teller were key for him.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He asked for and received funds for an executive coach. Coaches are advocates and at their best, compassionate truth-tellers. During the pandemic, far too many leaders saw coaching as a luxury, but Drew knew a thought partner and a truth-teller were key for him. Drew Dyson is a minister by training.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 29, 2022

Today I want to introduce you to a new metaphor for nonprofit communications and marketing work that I’ve been using for a while now with private coaching clients. That would typically be the executive director. Think of our air travel system. All of those airlines are trying to use the same airport. That’s the basic setup.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 30, 2023

Negotiate to get your CNP paid for in your first year by your potential new employer, or negotiate attending a conference that will increase you skills, or get the employer to pay for an executive coach (this is vital for first-time executive directors). Kevin is the Chief Executive Officer at Momentum Nonprofit Partners.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2023

She has a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies for clients across various industries. Adora is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends. She has expertise in branding, digital marketing, social media, content marketing, and more.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 6, 2022

We’ve also learned a great deal by coaching and mentoring hundreds of nonprofit communicators over the last decade. CEO-Led Teams where communications staff work directly for the CEO or the executive director who determines the workload. We’ve done quite a bit of research on this topic. Managing internal communications.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Don’t miss helpful suggestions from Network for Good Personal Fundraising Coach Janet Cobb, CFRE, CNP, as she shares her recommendations for how to navigate year-end fundraising in the midst of a global pandemic. Personal Fundraising Coach. Network for Good.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Join us on Tuesday, September 25, to learn how your nonprofit can turn your executive director — and other experts — into media rock stars during this BRAND NEW WEBINAR: Turn Your Executive Director into a Media Rock Sta r. Coach these experts to provide accessible and memorable messages that stand out.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and professionally trained fundraiser. The Board Pro coaches, guides, trains, and transforms their leaders to optimize their board experience by taking action and embracing their power to change their communities and the world. About Christal Cherry: Christal M.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

A few weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, the executive director of California Youth Connection (CYC) abruptly and unexpectedly resigned. As a former youth member who was selected to be CYC‘s new executive director, and as a CYC funder and core philanthropic supporter, we saw this executive transition process unfold. The Edward W.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Are there some standards about board turnover I can share with my executive director so they can begin to understand the importance of transforming the board? Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Anedot

MAY 25, 2022

CVNL Announces New Executive Officer. As CVNL’s Chief Capacity Building Officer, he will be assigned to provide leadership support over the Consulting Services, Learning and Leadership, Membership, and Executive Search. The post Press Release: Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership Announces New Executive Officer Tom L.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Before joining the Pinellas Education Foundation, Stacy served in leadership roles, including president and CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network, vice president and program director of college and career readiness for Helios Education Foundation, and the executive director of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

E = Exuberance A fundraiser needs to be a good coach and cheerleader who leads others – board members, volunteers, the executive director and other staff – to success. If you learn to talk about yourself this way, you’ll be well on your way to landing your next job.

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Concord Leadership

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As an executive coach, I spend the majority of my time helping clients figure out exactly what to say at various points in their journey: a career change holding firm to a boundary helping a disgruntled client or staff member making a sale asking for money answering objections firing someone Whether business owners, middle managers, […].

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

In this post, we speak with Mariah Monique, a sponsorship strategy coach and educator. You describe yourself as a sponsorship strategy coach. As a coach, how do you support nonprofit professionals? Looking for a sponsorship or new source of funding this year? Keep reading to find out what advice she has for you.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 29, 2018

During this four-week Nonprofit Marketing Guide Accelerator Coaching Program , you’ll develop a G.R.E.A.T. With coaching from the best in the industry, and your commitment to getting it done, you can leave the Accelerator with a plan to move forward. You also get to attend THREE BONUS TRAINING WEBINARS at no additional cost.

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