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A Reality Check for Nonprofit Co-Leadership

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Ashley Lanfer & Kelly Mangiardi Dozens of articles have proposed co-leadership as an attractive option for nonprofits, presenting the structure as a healthier, more relational, and less isolating way to work, as well as an appealing on-ramp for chief executives of color. Is co-leadership a good fit for your nonprofit?

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Co-Leadership as Practice for an Equitable Future

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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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T. Boone Pickens Foundation Gives Another $120 Million to Oklahoma State U.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Boone Pickens (center) is giving Oklahoma State $120 million to expand student scholarships and support construction of a complex that will house the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute and the Cowboy Football Center.

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Boosting Nonprofit Performance: Unleashing the Power of Effective Teams

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s free training series, “ Building Team Capacity ” was created to bring your group together for meaningful conversations that move your mission forward. Create an inclusive and diverse workplace that values different perspectives. Offer opportunities for self-assessment and reflection.

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The Power of Possibility: A Growth Mindset Blueprint For Nonprofit Leaders

Bloomerang

A fixed mindset holds that intelligence, talent, and leadership abilities are static. Stagnant leadership: Board members and executives who adhere to fixed beliefs may prioritize preserving the status quo over pursuing bold strategies that could lead to breakthrough growth. Again, celebrate progress, not just results.

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How to Become a Leader Others Want to Follow

NonProfit Leadership Center

While it’s natural to think about leadership as how we impact others, the path to becoming a great leader starts with introspection — from within. 3 Necessary Skills to Become a Leader Everyone Wants to Follow Personal Reflection Introspection is the cornerstone of effective leadership. Is leadership something we can learn?

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Move, Stay, or Pivot? Uncertain Times Make Career Choices Different For Many

Fundraising Leadership

What this also means is growth for new types of work, that may require you to acquire different skills, leadership training, and job experience in order to not to suffer a downturn. Women in the workforce and in the leadership pipeline are affected, according to the OMFIFs 2024 Gender Balance Index. But you can take action.