Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The data reveals important insights into disparities in leadership, funding, and support. Two new fact sheets from Candid, produced in partnership with ABFE , offer a snapshot of nonprofits with Black CEOs and majority Black leadership. These leaders are already delivering results in their communities.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ilahuka One of the latest trends in the development world is leadership localization, a term that describes a usually Western funders effort to shift power to usually non-Western local communities, and thus create a more meaningful presence in the countries where their grantees implement programs. By Sylvia K.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

She quickly became involved with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s program where she earned the CNP credential in 2013. “I Under her leadership, the hospital has been able to expand its reach across Montana, a state known for its vast geography and widely dispersed population. But the CNP credential changed that.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As he transitioned into leadership roles, first as a clinician and later as a consultant, Keenen began to grasp the far-reaching impact of his work. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. ” he said. Did you enjoy this story?

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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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Here’s a look at how to achieve inclusive leadership, along with ways to overcome the resistance that often prevents organizations from being successful at this endeavor. Nonprofits often have missions centered on inclusive causes, but do their staff have the same sense of belonging within their organizations?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 12, 2024

Prest Tamara Fleming Glennda Testone is set to helm the Nonprofit Leadership Lab. Also, Google.org has promoted its next global head from within, and the Clooney Foundation for Justice has appointed two lawyers to serve as co-CEOs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Tulaine Montgomery and her predecessor, New Profit founder Vanessa Kirsch, say shared leadership requires careful planning and frank conversations. New Profit founder, Vanessa Kirsch, and her successor, Tulaine Montgomery, say shared leadership requires careful planning and frank conversations.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 9, 2024

Here's how mission-driven leadership can help create change. You won't make a positive impact solely because of an altruistic mission.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Rejouis has joined the Nonprofit Leadership Center team as our new administrative assistant. ” Through his work at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, Albert aspires to continue growing the community and taking it to greater heights than ever before. Please join us in welcoming Albert Rejouis to the Nonprofit Leadership Center.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 10, 2024

During 2024, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Nonprofit Leadership Center Key Partner Sulzer, Inc. But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Board Chair Michelle Sanchez, CPA, and CEO Charlie Imbergamo, MA, CFRE, offer reflections for nonprofit leaders after a challenging election cycle. We are always #BetterTogether.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The CNP credential gave me the tools I needed to run programs, manage grants, and navigate the complexities of nonprofit leadership. The CNP program helped me build a strong foundation in nonprofit management and leadership, she said. Reflecting on this decision, she explained, Its not just a badge or titleits a unique skill set.

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Joan Garry

APRIL 4, 2024

The post The 5 Biggest Lessons of Successful Nonprofit Leadership appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting. These are the 5 biggest lessons I had to learn when I first became a nonprofit executive director. And understanding how to implement them changed everything.

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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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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 27, 2024

In nonprofit leadership, the synergy between collaboration and consensus is crucial for driving sustainable impact and success. Here's why.

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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. In these cases, the board chair most often becomes the de facto ED at some point.

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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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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 Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The importance of centering Black leadership in the climate justice movement boils down to love and to joy. Many Black climate activists are healing the trauma of what we and our Ancestors have had to endure, while simultaneously advocating for a better world.

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NonProfit HR

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit sector leaders are frequently under immense pressure to navigate crises, adapt to … Read more The post Trauma-Informed Leadership: Why Self-Care Matters for Nonprofit Executives appeared first on. While the commitment to making a positive impact is deeply rewarding, it can also be emotionally and physically taxing.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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 milesnla 2024-11-20T10:23:15-06:00 Carly St. Did you enjoy this story? The world is changing, and the social sector must lead the charge.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We had board and staff strategic planning task forces, both with the goals to develop strong, high functioning teams and elevate leaders and the organization’s leadership capacity. We often started our working sessions with leadership and teaming exercises and discussions, and we then put those learnings into practice throughout the process.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 28, 2025

Image credit: Zac Wolff on Unsplash Over the past several years, more leaders in the social justice sector have explored aspects of liberatory leadership as a solution to many of the issues we see in our oppressive systems. Liberatory leadership empowers us to pursue just work in just and joyous ways.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 23, 2024

Walker redirected the foundation to focus entirely on inequality and engineered ambitious collaborations on issues like Detroit's bankruptcy. He will retire in 2025.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Offering individualized support to new CEOs can increase their chances of success and stabilize organizations during times of change. Here are key ways funders can make an impact. By Nick Grono istockphoto Offering individualized support to new CEOs can increase their chances of success and stabilize organizations during times of change.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 6, 2025

Vanessa Priya Daniel, a funder and organizer who interviewed 45 women of color for her new book, talks about the superpowers that help leaders achieve victories. She also discusses how leaders and funders can get rid of the obstacles that too often prevent women of color from thriving at nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here's a look at my journey to becoming a leader in the nonprofit world as a woman, and what the sector should take away from my experiences.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector. By Eboo Patel Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2024

More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change. By Jim Rendon More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 16, 2025

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. Keepers Motivated by stability, tradition, and protecting what matters. They engage with trust-building, facts-driven messaging.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Elevate Conference is your opportunity to come together, spark new ideas, and cultivate the connected communities needed to drive meaningful change. The post Elevate Conference 2025: Take Your Nonprofit Off Autopilot appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Let’s lead the charge together.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2025

An interim leader can guide an organization through chaotic times, reducing burnout and staff turnover. By Kate Bernyk Getty Images An interim leader can guide an organization through chaotic times, reducing burnout and staff turnover.

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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. While the Nonprofit Leadership Center strives to feature as many gifts as possible, submitting an entry does not guarantee inclusion in the gift guide.

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Joan Garry

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Navigating a leadership transition can be challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, it can also be an opportunity for growth. This post explores three key ingredients for a successful transition. Whether you're leading a new organization or adapting to significant change, these insights will help you thrive.

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Joan Garry

MAY 20, 2025

When everything felt like it might fall apartcash flow crises, public firestorms, uncharted leadership momentsit wasnt just my staff or instincts that saved me. It was my board. When engaged strategically and treated like true partners, your board can be your greatest source of strength, insight, and support.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 16, 2024

After searching online for a place to learn from and connect with nonprofit leaders, Yasmeen found the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC). She immediately bought a ticket to the Nonprofit Leadership Conference and said that was when her nonprofit career took off. That is not the case with the Nonprofit Leadership Center.

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