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.’

Nonprofit governance and management 106

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 106

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.

Leadership 69

Leadership Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership Associations 69

Selfish Giving

JULY 13, 2022

I partner with other social impact agencies to provide a boots-on-the-ground perspective on how to execute partnership programs. We'll both know when it feels like coaching or consulting or something else and we can act accordingly. Assistant Director, Corporate Engagement, ACLU , NYC ($110,206) 4. My business model is simple.

Associations 130

Associations Food Recruitment Marketing 130

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.

Leadership 83

Leadership Organizational Development Foundations Values 83

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.

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

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.

Fundraising 65

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Philanthropy 65

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

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

Leadership 98

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Homelessness 98

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MAY 24, 2023

As a former small shop Executive Director, Rachel Bearbower of Small Shop Strategies understands how tough it is to do everything on your own. Keela is hosting a webinar, led by me, on June 6 – How to Drive Donations and Get Engagement Using Social Media. The stress, frustration and being underfunded can be overwhelming.

Energy 52

Energy Production Management Marketing 52

Selfish Giving

JUNE 7, 2023

I approached the challenge of these interlopers with the same process I teach my partnership coaching clients. ? Are you scared to pitch a partnership to a group of corporate executives? Associate Director, Corporate Sponsorships, Paralyzed Veterans of America , Remote 3. Analyze the problem. What do you need help with?

Law 130

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Just because you, your executive director, or any “insider” feel a certain way about what’s most important about your mission, does not mean your constituents feel the same way. Your board members apparently don’t. Your donors probably won’t either.

Food 93

Food Poverty Homelessness Education 93

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

She worked her way up in the company from the Sales Assistant to the Executive Assistant to the President doing everything from training new sales assistants to running events and everything in between. Sounds kind of like many of our nonprofit career trajectories!)

Retention 91

Retention Nonprofits Universities Management 91

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. Linda Jacobs CEO 415.479.5710 x300 ljacobs@cvnl.org. Hayashi, Ph.D., Hayashi, Ph.D., Says Hayashi.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We coach nonprofit communications staff on how to say No to work requests all the time (or not yet, or not until. You may think, “What’s wrong with executives and programmatic leaders setting communications and marketing priorities? we have a whole list of ways to say no. ) Comms is just a service!

Communication 79

Communication Management Nonprofit Management Marketing 79

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.

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 5, 2023

A former executive director of the nonprofit Breakthrough New York, Rhea Wong is a podcaster (she hosts Nonprofit Lowdown ), fundraiser, and consultant who helps executive directors and development staff raise money. She runs the Fundraising Accelerator, an executive coaching program.

Philanthropy 88

Philanthropy Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 88

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers. Learn more Our Keynote Speaker David L.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Public and Nonprofit Management Law 88

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For example: You might have heard that your Executive Director makes a nice salary. As fundraising expert and coach, Beth Ann Locke says: “It’s not the size of the gift that matters (generousness), it’s the act of giving (generosity).” My father taught me this at a very young age, and I’ve tried my best to remember it.

Insurance 92

Insurance Medical Nonprofits Energy 92

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 30, 2023

A few years ago, Momentum’s Director of Operations and I went back and forth with one of our partner organizations about a job posting that didn’t have a salary listed. When we explained our policy and its reasoning (salary non-disclosure hurts women and people of color), the organization’s director was offended. Kevin Dean, Ed.D.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Associations Leadership Education 52

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 12, 2024

Director of the Media Psychology Research Center and faculty in the media psychology program at Fielding Graduate University , in Psychology Today. Natalie Boudou, an emotional intelligence expert, executive coach and the author of HumanForce: The Power Of Emotions In A Changing Workplace , wants to change all that, she tells Stylist. “To

Psychology 72

Psychology Culture Management Construction 72

Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our board of directors! Natalye Paquin currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Points of Light Foundation, the largest nonprofit in the world dedicated to volunteerism and community service. He graduated with a B.S.

Nonprofit governance and management 57

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 57

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Over the years of being in the nonprofit sector, it was funny, I would come across other Black women executives working in this space and ask, “Am I wrong about this?” NPQ : What is “executive presence” and what does it mean to you? And we would have that chance to share experiences and validate each other. What do you think?”

Leadership 52

Leadership Recruitment Foundations Nonprofits 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Provide training and/or coaching. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

Activism 119

Activism Philanthropy Leadership Fundraising 119

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The chief executive of Fendi told a reporter that his company only has a modest plaque “about the size of a shoe box” near the Trevi Fountain to mark its role in the project. But check out what writing coach Ann Handley has to say. Director of Strategic Partnerships, GLAAD , NYC, $100k - $130k 3. are still the best appeals.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Construction Retail 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

Cheryl also serves on the NLC Board of Directors and is a key contributor on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee, Human Resources Task Force, and is serving a second year as a mentor for NLC’s Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards (ARENB) Fellowship. As an award-winning leader, her P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

The two of us have supported social change through philanthropic and nonprofit executive leadership roles for several decades. The board also made a conscious decision to empower the executive director to pursue her vision without justifying her actions.

Leadership 114

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 114

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

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. Communications Team Salaries.

Communication 98

Communication Marketing Marketing Leadership 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

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!

Leadership 73

Leadership Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 73

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 13, 2023

In addition, we don’t always get the support, coaching, mentorship, or resources that others do. That’s why I dedicated my business to supporting nonprofit executive directors…they’ve been left out in the cold to fend for themselves. Coaching and consulting services to address imposter syndrome. Work with me here.

Nonprofit Leadership 98

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

Caring Truth-Teller

MARCH 9, 2022

Listen to the episode to get my coaching and advice to put these important steps into action. You can read the Executive Summary or Listen to the Podcast HERE : How to Use Storytelling to Raise More Money. In our discussion, I shared four important steps of nonprofit storytelling. Start with Data Collection. Share Authentic Stories.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofits Leadership Fundraising 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

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. As the communications director, you are the air traffic controller for the airport. That would typically be the executive director.

Communication 67

Communication Governance Marketing Marketing 67

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

YBGB executive director Ebonie Johnson Cooper tells NPQ. Want support to build capacity, with leaders reporting they lack the funds to invest in priorities like individual donor support and would benefit from coaching or training in areas like financial management and fundraising (11).

Nonprofits 114

Nonprofits Leadership Poverty Social Policy 114

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Metro Area Nonprofit Sector , in which 36 presidents, CEOs, and executive directors shared their experiences. Suppose you don’t have the benefit of a cohort, group, or coach you can use as a sounding board. Wilds Lawson pointed to the sense of isolation many suffer from.

Leadership 98

Leadership Recruitment Foundations Health 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

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.

Communication 77

Communication Nonprofits 77

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome two new members to its talented and dedicated board of directors : Stacy Baier, Ph.D., The post Nonprofit Leadership Center Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Center. and Nathan Penha, CRPS®, AAMS®. Meet Stacy Baier.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Education 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

One way to enhance the performance of a nonprofit’s board of directors is by organizing retreats. About the author Tom Iselin is the president of First Things First, a business specializing in board retreats, strategic planning, fundraising, and executive coaching.

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Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Healthcare Nonprofits 90

Fundraising Coach

APRIL 5, 2022

When I’m being a fundraising coach, I tend to coach nonprofit CEOs and executive directors. Just last week, I had a challenging question from our programs director, questioning the way we schedule the elder care programming. The gist of what you might say could be: “Thank you so much for your support.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers. Learn more Our Keynote Speaker David L.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Public and Nonprofit Management Law 52