Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I cant think of a term more widely used in the professional world than leadership. Throughout my life, from teenage years to now, my career has been filled with leadership training programs: Teen leadership, student leadership, emerging leadership, and executive leadership. Its an idyllic view of leadership.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Plus, the interims role was malleable and aligned with the boards objectives.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. What is a learning culture, and how do you know if your organization has one? What is a learning culture? Learning and leadership go hand in hand.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Amazon is known for its culture of innovation - a culture that is grounded in 16 Leadership Principals. Leadership Principles are used every day, whether discussing ideas for new projects or deciding on the best way to solve a customer problem.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And while I wasn’t so naïve to think that the title didn’t come with assumed and real power, it certainly wasn’t my vision of leadership. And I knew the most important thing I had to do, in those first weeks and months, was to address this culture I had inherited. I too had that kind of boss (more than once). We all have.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 22, 2024

This brings complex challenges that require both innovative solutions and exceptional leadership from all levels. Leadership Excellence Military training is synonymous with leadership development. Fortunately, there is an often-overlooked pool of talent that has exactly the skillset to thrive in this environment: veterans.

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Joan Garry

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

So many members of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab are pure, unadulterated Givers. The post 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Givers At Your Organization (a Tribute to Heidi Dressler) appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting. But Heidi was the “Queen Giver”.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 24, 2023

Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center announced that Emily H. Emily joined the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) in September 2014 after a long and successful fund development career with Bayfront Health System/Bayfront Health Foundation. Emily’s passion and leadership catapulted NLC forward to the organization it has become today.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The importance of centering Black leadership in the climate justice movement boils down to love and to joy. We are fighting against grind culture, heteronormativity, transphobia, and racial injustice in nearly every corner of our existence. Activism is healing for many of us.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 16, 2025

This approach is based on Schwartzs Theory of Basic Human Values , which has been validated across cultures and industries. Captains Motivated by leadership, influence, and achievement. Active donors/volunteers Need clear action steps and leadership opportunities. They respond to emotionally driven, story-based messaging.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is currently accepting submissions for our 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide. We seek to feature gifts that are relevant and meaningful to people of all backgrounds, cultures and identities. The deadline to submit a gift that benefits your nonprofit is Friday, November 22.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2024

The path through the Great Exhaustion lies not in groundbreaking strategies but in embracing foundational leadership practices.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Reflection Take time to reflect on your past leadership experiences and outcomes from the previous year. Share your learnings and insights with your team to foster a culture of continuous growth. The post Three Ways to Enhance Your Leadership Growth in 2024 appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay.

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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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Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A leader is responsible also for the tone, productivity, culture, cohesion and harmony in the workplace.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into an organization’s culture, however, requires intentional effort and awareness. In 2022, we collaborated with consultants to assess our culture and develop a robust DEI strategy. By sharing our experience, we hope to inspire and guide others on their own DEI journeys.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Regular updates through newsletters, social media, and community meetings create a culture of transparency, ensuring supporters feel included and engaged. A proactive approach to policy evaluation demonstrates your commitment to ethical leadership and operational excellence. Did you enjoy this story? Now, you dont have to miss out!

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Dr. Michael Horowitz, President of The Community Solution Education System, about the crucial role of culture in nonprofit success. Dr. Horowitz emphasizes that culture isn’t just an abstract concept—it directly impacts leadership, fundraising, collaboration, and long-term impact.

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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! Get the free guide!

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2024

By SSIR Editors To make progress on complex societal challenges, we need good leadership. But to develop innovative solutions—and to implement these solutions at the scale of the problems—we also need to reimagine what good leadership means. We invite you to lead with us. Ethics and Nonprofits by Deborah L. Rhode and Amanda K.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Judith Rodin, Former President, The Rockefeller Foundation Addressing overwhelm and chaos in the workplace requires a leadership paradigm shift that replaces the traditional, top-down leadership model with one that emphasizes empathy, understanding and inclusiveness. One such approach nonprofits should consider is mindful leadership.

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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 Podcast

APRIL 30, 2025

In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Tocchini, a seasoned nonprofit leader, coach, and founder who describes leadership as a “sacred experience.”

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Since physical health issues and emotional stress commonly contribute to burnout, look for opportunities to build a healthy and sustainable work culture. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. Consider: Encouraging days off. Did you enjoy this story?

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Pam Moore

MARCH 26, 2025

When your internal culture aligns with your external experience you dont just have a brand. Tools are not your culture. Need help cultivating your brand culture and aligning your team to take on the world of AI and digital marketing with the soul of your brand on front and center stage? Its how you walk it out in the real world.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential. Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. Invest in early to mid-career staff: Create leadership development programs for staff other than the executive staff.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 13, 2025

The answer is to start, not with top-down policies, but with the everyday work of re-knitting community relationships through investments in creativity and culture. Yet many Americans lack the time and resources to participate in cultural activities. This isnt a plea for traditional arts funding or infrastructure.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 12, 2025

Leadership lessons are everywheresometimes even in a crowded YMCA pool. Heres what my 4- and 5-year-old nieces reminded me about leadership: when someone isnt afraid, trusts the person guiding them, and is eager to learn, magic happens. Recently, I started teaching my grandnieces, Vaitea (5) and Hoolai (4), how to swim.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With considerate leadership and thoughtful planning, though, these barriers are easy to dismantle—such as by using technology that allows staff to make presentations in their home language. Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. Courageous leadership is built on heroic leadership.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 6, 2024

But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? 4 Essential Strategies for Embracing Positive Leadership Positive leadership enables extraordinary performance by cultivating an environment that encourages and empowers employees to perform at their best.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

His life’s work revolves around empowering youth, fostering leadership, and driving social change. Under his leadership, the foundation has flourished, touching countless lives and creating ripple effects of positive change. But Norentz’s role extends far beyond the foundation.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: skyNext on istock.com “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles, with some leaving the non-profit sector altogether, citing hostility toward their leadership, strain on their health and well-being, unfair job expectations, and limited opportunities for career progression” (3).

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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. There’s not just this one way we need to pursue racial justice here in the US.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 6, 2025

So those conversations of but I thought we were going to do this,are the kinds of challenges oftentimes that come up in cultures that are highly, highly responsive.We do really see a significant leadership challenge in the organizational leaders were working with and talking with right now holding both planfulnessand responsiveness.

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