NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Dear funders: Nonprofits need your support to include human capital needs. State of Nonprofits in 2023: What Funders Need to Know revealed the top concern among nonprofit executives is staff-related issues, including burnout, filling staff positions and retaining staff.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

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Governance Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising 62

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Or think about a housing nonprofit realizing that its primary bank engages in predatory lending practices that push families into homelessness. In an era of constrained funding and growing inequity, nonprofits increasingly recognize financial systems role in perpetuating or alleviating social injustices. And why should they?

Finance 120

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 120

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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Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Yet, they can play a critical role in strengthening community-based organizations by making strategic investments in nonprofits to build the necessary organizational infrastructure, resilience, and power to drive change. Funders, meanwhile, tend to support programming but not organizational infrastructure building.

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Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 115

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Collaborative. when she thinks about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate program at the University of Tampa. It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change (or Be the Change) “I took a very untraditional path to get into the nonprofit sector,” Erin says. I felt like I was being called into the nonprofit sector.”

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Nonprofit governance and management Law Universities Nonprofit Management 239

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents.

Public and Social Policy 206

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

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Will they make phone calls?

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Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2024

By SSIR Editors To make progress on complex societal challenges, we need good leadership. But to develop innovative solutions—and to implement these solutions at the scale of the problems—we also need to reimagine what good leadership means. Ethics and Nonprofits by Deborah L. We invite you to lead with us. Rhode and Amanda K.

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Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit Leadership 131

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

That’s about how many nonprofits have no members of color on their boards (BoardSource). Yet, diverse boards are essential to strengthen nonprofits and communities. So, what can be done to solve for such a significant gap between what is and what should be in the nonprofit sector?

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Image Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen on iStock Nonprofit boards often uphold outdated power structures, prioritizing elite control over true community accountability. By shifting from power-hoarding to power-sharing, nonprofits can create governance structures that truly align with their mission.

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Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For nonprofit professionals who aspire to be a CEO or senior leadership team member, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management is a powerful step to make that goal a reality. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a graduate certificate in nonprofit management in collaboration with the University of Tampa.

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Nonprofit Management Management Nonprofit governance and management Universities 130

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.

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Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Interest in early-stage nonprofits within Korea’s social impact ecosystem has increased in recent years, and more and more are garnering financial and organizational support. million) to 15 nonprofits through its Impact Ground Project. Among the grantees, early-stage nonprofits accounted for 66.7 billion won (about $9.7

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. 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.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. He encouraged organizations to think creatively and start small if necessary.

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Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

Anedot

MARCH 6, 2025

Specifically, this role will manage the grants calendar, develop grant strategies, and research, write and prepare foundation and government grant applications and funder reports. Grant Research, Proposal Development and Grant Writing 3 or more years of grant writing, management, fundraising and/or relevant experience.

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Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Food 40

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).

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Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

Anedot

MARCH 11, 2025

More about us: www.welcominghome.org Current Staffing: For the l ast eight years, the two founders have led the organization on a pro-bono basis, with one heading up program management and development and the other focusing on finance and board management. Have managed annual cash budgets of between $300K – $600 K.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Homelessness Finance 52

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

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Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 73

Anedot

MARCH 6, 2025

The Executive Director should be imbued with a passion for conserving natural resources and environmental quality, have the skills, experience, and insights to manage organizational challenges, and the ability to communicate with, educate, and inspire others. MCL is governed by a working board of volunteers who live in Marin County.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Environmental 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 6, 2023

The task force included representatives from nonprofits, the business community, academia, and government, including city hall. However, even if collaborators are aware of these steps, just finding a starting point—an entry into the problem—can remain elusive.

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Collaborations Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference was an amazing moment. As I looked out at the crowd of more than 750 nonprofit professionals and business leaders who gathered at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, I saw some of the most mission-centered and generous people in our communities. What is Possible When Nonprofits Come Together?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

As a dedicated nonprofit professional, you understand the critical role of continuous learning in the field. The nonprofit sector is dynamic, shaped by technological advancements, ever-evolving trends, and shifts in marketing and public relations strategies. This is where nonprofit professional development comes in.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Leadership 130

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. April 2023 Level Up Your Leadership: How to Become the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow — April 4 Are leaders born, or is leadership something you can learn? REGISTER NEW!

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Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 130

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” Essentially, ACAC’s priorities are to hold events that benefit the community and include DEI and to work more with county representatives to increase collaboration and knowledge.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Food Governance 59

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 7, 2023

And it is leadership that triggers this essential evolution. The Need for Different Leadership In 2021, when the Kaiser Family Foundation looked at how people fare across 27 key health measures , they found that Black, Hispanic, and Native Americans fared worse than their White counterparts in most areas due to chronic underfunding.

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Leadership Healthcare Health Medical 95

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. Leadership team building. Government funding and donor support. Financial projections.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 118

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 23, 2023

From the COVID-19 pandemic to structural racism, community-based organizations have always stepped up to fill the gaps and forge new solutions—especially where government is unable, unwilling, or ineffective. These organizations face onerous and exclusionary processes to tap into government funding sources.

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Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Governance 121

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 3, 2023

Here’s Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association. Nonprofits are Tennessee’s 6th largest industry, and the sector pays more than $13.5 Tennessee nonprofits generate over 31.6 Tennessee is one of the only states in the United States without a statewide nonprofit association. Source: Independent Sector.

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Associations Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 112

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

Image: “Death Caught From A Plane Window” by Yvonne Coleman Burney/ www.artbyycolemanburney.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2024 issue, “Escaping Corporate Capture.” And the more effectively we can organize and collaborate, the more movement we’ll make in that direction. AV: So many ways.

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Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 10, 2024

How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team Successful nonprofits, NGOs and Social Enterprises have high performing teams. Enhancing Your Nonprofit Team with Diverse Skills In creating a high-performing nonprofit team, it’s crucial to consider diversity and inclusivity. FAQ What Is a Nonprofit Team?

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Non-Profits Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This is a story about knowing you need help, being open to receiving it, persevering, collaborating, and leading. Many of the sessions took place via Mural so participants could collaborate on brainstorming, etc. Nonprofit communications directors are my focus and always will be.

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Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools.

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Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Funders for Housing and Opportunity is a collaborative of 13 philanthropies, including JPMorgan Chase, where we collectively pool $4 million in grant funds annually and work across three focus areas: elevating what works, influencing policy, and changing the narrative about housing. Piloting Cross-Sector Solutions in Miami-Dade County.

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Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 122

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108