Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

By Sandhya Nakhasi , Jennifer Swayne Njuguna & Jess Yupanqui Feingold This week, SSIR is publishing a miniseries on co-leadership. Is co-leadership having a moment? Single leadership is still the default norm, or at least the devil we know. Weve learned that the move to co-leadership need not, at this stage, be ubiquitous.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2025

Is Your Leadership Holding Back Your Nonprofit? Its leadership. Strong Leadership is Principle #1for a Reason At The Charity CFO, weve analyzed hundreds of nonprofits and found one undeniable truth: strong leadership is the common denominator in every successful organization. Its a leadership issue.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 16, 2025

Thats where Engagement Mindsets come ina research-backed framework created by Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG) that helps nonprofits move beyond surface-level demographics and into values-driven communication. Captains Motivated by leadership, influence, and achievement. They respond to emotionally driven, story-based messaging.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 12, 2025

What if nonprofit leadership stopped treating imagination like a luxury and started seeing it as critical infrastructure? It holds the accumulated memory of how we’ve navigated crises, shown up for our communities, and adapted over time. It is not simply aesthetics; it is strategy. Instead, let’s honor it as fuel. and “What’s freeing?”

Nonprofit Leadership

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Kathryn Hoffman, CEO of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), to discuss how to balance a big mission with human-centered leadership. Want more nonprofit leadership tips? Go straight to the full video here!

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But don’t wait until GivingTuesday to communicate with your audiences. Join Us to Enhance Your Fundraising Strategies See all the upcoming nonprofit training classes and certificate programs from the Nonprofit Leadership Center, including our fundraising and marketing events, to strengthen your skills, organization and communities.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2025

Build a Strong Leadership Team with Financial and Operational Accountability Behind every financially sound nonprofit is a leadership team that doesnt just care about the missionbut also owns the outcomes. Why Leadership Teams Matter More Than Ever Over the last decade, our team at The Charity CFO has worked with 200+ nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

And if the gift involves recognition (such as naming something after the donor or placing their name on a donor wall), it’s crucial to communicate clearly and consistently about when and how that will happen. That means your entire organization, from leadership to front desk, believes that donors are mission partners, not ATMs.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Organize dedicated brainstorming or mind-mapping sessions to give employees a chance to generate and communicate ideas in an open, judgment-free zone. Open several methods of communication. Your employees have varying communication preferences. Did you enjoy this story?

Participation and motivation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 16, 2025

Leveraging these tools allows your nonprofit to optimize outreach timing by: Sending timely donor communications: Use email marketing automation to send welcome emails, thank-yous, and follow-ups after events and campaigns. Audit your current communications. Define what success looks like. Let your goals guide your calendar.

Fundraising

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 26, 2025

In your stores description, communicate where supporters contributions will go. You might communicate how much of each purchase directly supports your organization and the specific impact their contribution will make (e.g., Beyond raising funds, a peer-to-peer approach helps participants build valuable leadership skills.

Participation and motivation

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It is the 10th anniversary of Take The Lead Women, the extraordinary nonprofit organization co-founded by Feldt with the mission of gender parity in leadership. Ragan Communications just named Take The Lead Women and Women, Power and Leadership the winner of Best Interview in their annual 2024 Video, Visual & Virtual Awards.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Prioritize Transparent Communication Open and honest communication fosters trust, especially during challenges. A proactive approach to policy evaluation demonstrates your commitment to ethical leadership and operational excellence. Conducting regular audits ensures compliance with regulations and alignment with best practices.

Public and Social Policy

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn and advocate for youth leadership and equity in education, to discuss the concept of harmonious leadership and its potential to transform the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliances Elevate Conference is your opportunity to The post Guided Feasibility Study: A Fresh Take on Campaign Readiness appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

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Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Whether this is a simple Google Doc or an automated path in your LMS, your checklist should cover basic activities and tasks such as: Learn about the nonprofits mission, values, programs, and leadership. Review workplace policies, including communication and paid time off (PTO). Attend a virtual or in-person tour of the facility.

Nonprofit Administration and Development

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. Nonprofits miss opportunities, fail to innovate, and struggle to stay competitive when their leadership is distracted by board interference.

Nonprofit governance and management

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data. No matter your communications’ purpose, use generative AI to supplement human content creation, not replace it. Did you enjoy this story?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

However, one glaring issue that’s often swept under the rug is the lack of prompt responses to communications from executive directors and nonprofit staff. Set clear expectations for communication As a board, establish clear guidelines and approve policies about how and when board members must respond to staff emails and other communications.

Culture

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 18, 2025

Nonprofit organizations depend on email as a key communication tool for engaging supporters, sharing impact stories, and driving donations. Monitoring Performance and Adjusting Effective communication requires constant analysis. Consistent, transparent communication builds credibility. Did you enjoy this story?

Participation and motivation

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This provides a genuine opportunity to stand out and be remembered in a world characterized by a barrage of non-stop communications. This can take a variety of different formats including site visits, one-on-one meetings with leadership, and meeting with and seeing close-up the beneficiaries of donor dollars.

Fundraising

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

L to R: Gloria Steinem Jamia Wilson and Gloria Feldt, Women, Power, and Leadership on February 19, 2024, Take The Leads 10th Anniversary. Their work captivated audiences, elevated brand narratives and delivered results that advanced their organizations' or client's communications strategies.

Communication

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

It involves responding consistently to all incoming communication, including comments, direct messages, mentions, and shares. By acknowledging these interactions, nonprofits show appreciation for their followers’ participation and reinforce a sense of community. After fundraising or community events, communicate results clearly.

Participation and motivation

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Clarifying and Communicating Impact With 57% of people trusting nonprofits and 78% of people saying they must trust an organization before supporting them, trust continues to be the cornerstone of successful, transformational relationships between nonprofits and their donors. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Nonprofit governance and management

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If one organization anticipates a leadership change they can consider managing succession through a merger. If the results will be used only to inform the leadership and board, say so. My clients have found that coaching is especially valuable when navigating leadership challenges and transitions.

Nonprofit Organizations

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

Circumstances change, community needs evolve, staff turnover stymies progress, supplementary funding falls through, and leadership priorities shift. Thats why taking the time to assess the situation, learn, and communicate your findings honestly are of utmost importance. Here are five steps to take.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Mission-Driven Focus : With financial clarity, leaders can focus their energy on creating an impact in their communities with less uncertainty or confusion. Create clear lines of communication so they know who to reach out to for financial support – whether its the accountant, software provider, or another team lead.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. Will they make phone calls? Return emails? Will they take the time? Will they focus on the goal/mission?

Ethics

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I also had done some work facilitating leadership development programming with women of color leaders, specifically Black women who were leading organizations that used community organizing as a strategy. I’ve been doing social justice work for over 20 years now.

Public and Social Policy

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Storytelling: Effectively communicating the organization’s mission and impact has been crucial in attracting both employees and volunteers. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with community partners to share Penn-Mar’s story and opportunities has been an effective recruitment tool.

Recruitment

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This individual works closely with other members of your nonprofit’s leadership team on financial strategy. All of your staff needs to commit to your policies, communicate effectively with your financial professionals, brush up on basic financial literacy concepts, and maintain your revenue streams and reserve funds. Bookkeeper.

Nonprofit governance and management

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

After interviewing program staff, MBA participants, and nonprofit partners across 17 of the top US business schools, we identified a number of lessons we hope will lay new foundations for nonprofit leadership education. Duration: Most NBFPs last around seven to 12 months, but the longest last 18 months.

Education

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 3, 2024

And, with an estimated 10% of the population being natural leaders and 20% possessing leadership skills, there’s a good chance your members want to develop their prowess in this area. Not only does leadership training better engage your members, but it also strengthens your organization’s identity and longevity as a whole.

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