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3 decisions every nonprofit should make before writing an organizational plan 

Candid

One of the reasons an estimated 30% of nonprofits dont last more than 10 years is poor organizational development. Developing an organizational plan that clearly defines your groups objectives is key to achieving long-term success and sustainability.

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When Does Interim Nonprofit Leadership Make Sense?

Blue Avocado

It was immediately apparent that there was the need for the board to conduct a thorough, investigative audit of the organization, so they hired a firm specializing in financial malfeasance and organizational development. While the board was informed of the changes, it did not manage the details of this process.

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Introducing April 2025’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Cohort

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

These individuals have been selected for their passion, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the core principles of nonprofit management. DBA, CFRE, CAP, ACNP , an Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional with over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development.

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Return to Office: What’s Happening in the Nonprofit Sector and Why?

NonProfit Quarterly

In this framework, a return-to-office requirement can seem like a natural management strategy to adopt. For instance, as a disabled Latina, Ortega Ricketts noted that full remote work policies enable her to do her greatest work as a program manager. “I

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Three Whys, Three Times (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The answers might be things like “because people at the management level don’t realize how big this problem or opportunity is,” or “because we have allocated our budget towards other things,” or “because it doesn’t fit our current KPI structure.” For example, Why do you think this problem isn’t a priority for the management team?

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Critical Coalitions

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Despite insurmountable odds, KCF succeeded, and in the months that followed their victory, organizers across the country puzzled over how they managed to pull it off. Designed by Arsenal , developed by Hop Studios Manage Cookie Preferences

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The Folk Dance of Nonprofit Organizational Development

Fundraising Coach

The Folk Dance of Nonprofit Organizational Development. Most beginning nonprofits seem to expect this for their organizational development: the team that launches the organization will be the same team in 10 years. I find it easier to think of organizational development as a folk dance.