Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Staff who collaborate with board members to find the unique strengths and connections of each person are enriching their organization. After college, she began a job as a Dean of Scholar Support at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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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.

Leadership 67

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Nonprofits 67

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The increasing numbers of people of color in these leadership positions has been a visible sign of the sector’s equity growth spurt. We spoke to more than a dozen leaders of color in philanthropic leadership working at the forefront of equitable philanthropy. We disagree.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Collaborative ) as your foundation. Collaboration to learn from other organizations committed to responsible AI use. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. Its tenets include: Privacy and security to protect personal and sensitive data.

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Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

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!

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 24, 2023

In collaboration with the Nonprofit Leadership Center, the graduate-level Certificate in Nonprofit Management immerses students in a life-changing, 15-month educational experience that explores every aspect of nonprofit leadership while working collaboratively to solve real-world challenges. Executive Director, James B.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Together, were offering this case study to shed light on how innovative leaders are collaboratively building resilient health systems that can respond to future challengesfrom pandemics to climate-related disasterswhile expanding primary care access for all. Invest in collective action.

Health 132

Health Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance 132

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. Martin Lowenstein from Friends of China Camp Passion is the Foundation for Everything A passion for the mission, vision, and values of our organization!

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Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

The last decade has seen an explosion in donor advising and education groups, giving circles , pooled or collaborative funds , impact investing networks, philanthropic prizes, and pledges. Women are more collaborative: Women are more likely to engage in collaborative giving than men (e.g. a giving circle).

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Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

NonProfit PRO

MAY 26, 2023

This is an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate, engage, and learn from national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators through curated thought-leadership sessions with action items for nonprofits’ success in today’s world.

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Universities Collaborations Leadership Education 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Melissa Morin Director, University of South Florida Foundation Melissa Morin, director at the University of South Florida Foundation, is one of 23 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

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Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2023

It was during this time that William Jewell College introduced the Nonprofit Management Leadership degree, and Nicole became the very first student to enroll in the program. Simultaneously, she worked for the Welch Family Foundation, honing her skills in administration and gaining valuable experience in the philanthropic landscape.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 14, 2024

LEARN MORE Hurricane Recovery Resources from Community Foundation Tampa Bay Community Foundation Tampa Bay offers hurricane relief resources, a critical needs list and Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund. The post Nonprofit Support for Hurricane Recovery appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Insurance Nonprofits Foundations 245

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact. Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout.

Collaborations 89

Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Finance 89

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Encouraged by her professor, she discovered the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program. ” This led her to take on a leadership role within the organization. ” Her time at the Epilepsy Foundation was particularly poignant. Something should be done about this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Inbound Engagement is the foundation of authentic relationships. Reach out for collaboration. After establishing a connection with another organization, nonprofits can send a direct message offering support and exploring collaboration opportunities that benefit both parties. Welcome new followers.

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Participation and motivation Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 3, 2023

By Lisa Frantzen , Jared Raynor & Hannah Taylor The social sector generally considers leadership development a good investment, especially when it comes to cultivating systems-level change. But ask leadership program developers and evaluators, “What is leadership?”, So why is it so hard to do?

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Leadership Health Collaborations Foundations 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 19, 2023

By Elikem Tomety Archer & Jessica Harrington In 2017, as part of her participation in the youth leadership program Global Citizen Year , Dora—an 18-year-old from Huntington Beach, California—spent seven months in Thiadiaye, Senegal. Leadership program projects are not typically designed with the long term in mind.

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Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Health 124

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Building the foundation your employees need to thrive begins with onboarding. Collaborative Learning: Turn onboarding from a solo journey into a social experience through discussion forums, leaderboards, and cohort-based learning sessions. So, how do you foster this kind of environment?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 156

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 156

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure that your organization is in compliance with all applicable employment laws , it has written policies to guide leadership toward such compliance, and it considers policies that address employee wellbeing and participation in leadership. Dissatisfied employees heighten legal risks. from Alliance for Justice is a helpful resource.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 117

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

This foundational understanding enables us to navigate potentially tricky situations with clarity and mutual respect. The impact of these conversations can be transformative, helping donors see their role as collaborators rather than overseers. The work must first and foremost benefit the communities we serve.

Collaborations 96

Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Million in Funding Available from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Through October 6, 2023, the Foundation for a Healthy St. Current funding categories include: Capacity-building Research Professional development/training Programmatic operations Multi-sector collaboration Nonprofits must serve Zip codes in South St.

Health 240

Health Children Foundations Nonprofits 240

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).

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

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. These are the pillars on which we build our organizational culture: Inclusive collaboration, respect, commitment to learning and adaptability.

Health 239

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 239

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication takes way too long – traveling up the chain of command, across, and then back down. It means helping them solve their most pressing issues in a collaborative process.

Leadership 208

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 208

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

From scheduling meetings and distributing board materials to tracking attendance and managing communication, board management software offers a solution that saves time, enhances efficiency, and improves collaboration. After all, mission success is driven by strong leadership.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Developing new programs and initiatives that address community needs effectively requires careful research, collaboration with stakeholders, and alignment with organizational priorities and resources.

Public and Social Policy 206

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 206

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Even though that number has increased over the years, she continued to see a lack of representation at the C-suite and senior leadership levels of organizations. "I I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. I found myself constantly asking why they weren't there.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Ford, Skoll, and Compton foundations press release 07/28/2021.

Foundations 110

Foundations Culture Collaborations Philanthropy 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 8, 2023

In the United States in recent years, the pandemic—alongside other crises and threats, including the country’s persistent legacy of racist violence—has surfaced similar patterns of community-centered survival and leadership, making them increasingly visible.

Leadership 122

Leadership Poverty Culture Public and Social Policy 122

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. When the finance team, program staff, board members, and leadership arent on the same page, donors can sense the disconnect, and there is a higher attrition rate.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 2020, iF , A Foundation for Radical Possibility (then the Consumer Health Foundation) hosted a retreat with our board and staff. However, to truly be in solidarity with Black people, we realized that as a private foundation, we needed to look in the mirror as well.

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Foundations Philanthropy Construction Healthcare 118

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 12, 2024

We collaborate,” says Carter, who will be honored with the Leading Woman Award at Take The Lead’s Power Up Concert and Conference August 25-26 in Washington, D.C. But we can use what we know to redefine leadership,” she says. ” “We know how to wear many hats because we are so busy.

Leadership 127

Leadership Public and Social Policy Collaborations Healthcare 127

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 6, 2023

In a previous Stanford Social Innovation Review article , we wrote about the importance and challenges of forming collaborations across organizational and sectoral boundaries in cities and shared our view on the steps collaborators should take to make progress toward a solution.

Collaborations 111

Collaborations Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Over the programs three years, Fair Chance collected data from each ED assessing their organizations capacity in eight areas (leadership development, board development, financial management, fundraising, strategy and planning, human resource management, program evaluation, and communication and partnerships). Every organization is different.

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Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 115

Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Global philanthropic funding from foundations and individuals to mitigate climate change surged by 20% in 2023, a historic high. This includes prioritizing collaboration, intersectionality, and flexibility, with a renewed focus on the Global South to accelerate the implementation of climate solutions. billion in 2023.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Collaborations Energy Foundations 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Every small act of engagement today lays the foundation for sustained impact tomorrow. Collaborate with local schools, student organizations, and youth groups to spread the word. Networking and leadership events Events that build connections and career insights are incredibly appealing to students.

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Energy Food Leadership Activism 68