NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Recognizing and celebrating the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences that each individual brings to the table is essential for fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. To recruit more passionate team players to serve on your nonprofit board, make sure your organization is asking itself these four questions. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

So, what can nonprofits do to recruit these essential volunteersand retain them? Volunteer turnover can be affected by economic, social, and cultural factors, which can make it difficult, especially for small and under-resourced nonprofits, to retain committed volunteers. How can nonprofits improve volunteer engagement and retention?

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Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 102

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Nonprofit Leadership Center Board Member and DEI Committee Chair Christopher Johnson answers these questions and more. 6 Traits of Inclusive Leadership. READ ARTICLE.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, you can only cultivate a diverse and skilled team by making the recruitment process accessible to all, regardless of their abilities or background. In this guide, we’ll provide you with expert tips to transcend traditional recruitment practices and standards by adopting universally inclusive interview tactics.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

How would you describe the culture of your organization and how will you know if the final candidate is a good fit. It is also important to measure the candidate’s core leadership and personality traits as well. The post 5 Keys To Successful Executive Leadership Recruitment appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

But volunteer management isn’t just about recruiting volunteers and telling them what to do. From recruitment to their first shift and beyond, you get to watch firsthand as they grow, develop relationships, and overcome challenges. It also means getting to know them and helping them grow into capable, impactful leaders.

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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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Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

This cost includes marketing and recruiting for the position, the extra time it takes for other staff to adopt and complete the tasks to stay on target, and training the new employee. Foster a Positive Organizational Culture: Cultivate a work environment that promotes trust, respect, and open communication.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 4, 2023

Recruiting top talent is crucial for any nonprofit organization, and your website is often the first point of contact between potential candidates and your organization. However, many nonprofits struggle to use their website effectively for recruitment. Share employee testimonials. Promote your benefits. Optimize for SEO.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward. During the 2022 Leadership Conference , attendees will have an opportunity to participate in two interactive breakout sessions.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

Persistent gender gaps in leadership and compensation Nearly seven in 10 nonprofit workers identify as women, yet theyre underrepresented among leaders and receive unequal pay, especially at large organizations. The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Beliefs and Organizational Culture The collective behaviors, norms, and shared values that shape the nonprofit’s work environment. Consider the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Designing Nonprofit Programs Certificate Training. These showcase how the organization operates, treats people, and achieves its goals. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Effective Strategies for Attracting Nonprofit Professionals Mission-Driven Recruitment A great starting point to attract top talent is to ensure your organizational messaging clearly articulates your mission. THEY are your organizational culture. This should be both an internal and external component of your content marketing strategy.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Help your employees develop leadership skills that they can take with them throughout their careers. For example, you may have an employee without a leadership position start leading team meetings. eCardWidget’s guide to workplace culture recommends finding ways to make work more collaborative and get different team members involved.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Plus, creating a positive work environment that values your employees’ well-being will help you recruit new talent for your team. Establish a supportive culture. Perhaps one of the most important strategies focusing on employee self-care is to establish a positive, supportive culture where employee well-being is important.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. The Certificate in Volunteer Management prepares today’s volunteer managers to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers more effectively. Self-awareness is a critical component of effective leadership.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide highlights gifts for everyone on your list, with some or all of the proceeds benefiting nonprofits. Gifts in this 2023 guide were curated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s nonprofit community through a submission process in November. Located in St.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? There was a noticeable lack of racial diversity in its membership, leadership, and staff. Now, in 2023, MIP has made clear progress with increasing racial diversity in the organization, particularly in its membership and leadership.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 18, 2023

During the past year, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Margarita Sarmiento , says the key to leading effective meetings is to be more intentional before, during and after each meeting.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 8, 2025

But organizational culture starts at the top. This means that if your organization is truly to create a welcoming culture for volunteers, nonprofit executives and managers must play a leading role. Support volunteer recruitment: Many organizations give a small bonus to a staff person who recruits a new staff member.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2025

Around 2019, the companys leadership saw an opportunity to engage in charitable work. Influenced by the hip-hop culture of the time, the tattoo read M.O.B. A Clean Slate After being falsely accused of murder as a teenager, Terrance Lewis spent over two decades of his life in prison. He was exonerated in 2019.

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Social Action Culture Foundations Recruitment 102

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

” Structured philanthropy helps them engage employees, strengthen company culture, and build a socially responsible brand. Sandra Torre puts it simply: “You have to create a culture where it’s okay to step away from your desk and contribute to something bigger.” ” For nonprofits, this is an opportunity.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Articles on the various aspects of nonprofit boards, from development to engagement to recruitment, were the most beneficial. Personal intervention One-to-one intervention by the board president or other board leadership is a less-formal solution to managing problem board members.

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Leadership Management Recruitment Health 111

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Peter Drucker stressed the importance of strategic recruitment, emphasizing the need to select individuals based on their competencies, character, and dedication. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. Your challenges?

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Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 105

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. Leadership & Management Leading a nonprofit can be an isolating and exhausting experience, so avoiding burnout is key to an organizations long-term success.

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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.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. Often, culture is simply neglected. Leaha joined eight years ago and helped dramatically advance our approach to recruiting and to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 111

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 121

The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2025

In this candid and honest conversation on A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson chats with ENGin founder Katerina Manoff about the realities of nonprofit board leadership—and how to finally create a board that serves your mission instead of slowing it down. What if the problem with your board… wasn’t your board?

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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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Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission and values. Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

Of those who did respond, 15% of all staff and roughly 10% of those in leadership roles identified as having a disability. People with disabilities are still often left out in terms of targeted recruitment at all levels, particularly for leadership positions.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

The culture and practice of managing a not-for-profit is always changing. Probably the most pressing issues are revenue generation, financial stability, innovation implementation, and staff recruitment and retention. Leadership can direct funding priority areas 3. Staff recruitment and retention 7. Increased innovation 4.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 6, 2025

These permitted activities include lobbying, voter registration, voter education, candidate forums, issue forums, leadership training, and even training people to run for office and to manage political and issue campaigns. More Power. More Public!

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Anedot

JUNE 3, 2025

Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process to attract and retain top talent. Foster a culture of engagement, motivation, and high performance. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive organizational change and development. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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