NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

There’s just one problem, they’ve never managed others or received formal management or leadership training to prepare them for this new opportunity. That’s why the Nonprofit Leadership Center created the Certificate in Leadership program. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the Certificate in Leadership Class of 2023.

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Joan Garry

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I reveal the human cost of a government shutdown on nonprofits. The post The Human Cost of a Government Shutdown: A Call to Action for Nonprofits appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting. It's time to act—advocacy isn't just crucial, it's our moral duty.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How could the underrepresentation of BIPOC and women on nonprofit boards affect organizations leadership, work, and fundraising? Jim Taylor, Board Sources vice president of leadership initiatives and education, recounts being recruited apparently only because he was Black, not because of his experience and expertise.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As I gazed out across the crowd of more than 700 nonprofit and community leaders at the 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference , no one raised their hand. As nonprofit professionals surrounded by an ecosystem of business, community, and government partners who support our impact on society, we are the drivers of change. We innovate.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 6, 2024

With this increase, the federal government signals its commitment to funding nonprofits more sustainably, understanding that these organizations require flexible operational support to effectively deliver their missions. 5 Reasons Funders Should Raise Their Indirect Cost Allowances for Nonprofits 1.

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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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Joan Garry

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Maybe you are heavily reliant on government funding. Im guessing that many of you feel like your pants are on fire. The path ahead is uncertain, and for some organizations, the future is quite scary. Maybe the population you serve isand has every right to beterrified. Oh, and the board is on this scary roller.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. So, what does good governance look like? We can let go of what doesnt serve us.

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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. We invite you to lead with us. Ethics and Nonprofits by Deborah L. Rhode and Amanda K.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Thus, the movements focus now is on supporting country governments to fully integrate these vital health workers into their national health care systems, including assuming financial responsibility for their livelihoods. CHIC and its partners therefore support governments to establish policies and long-term plans to invest in CHWs.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure that the organization is operating consistent with its governing documents , including with respect to provisions governing elections, terms of service, board meetings, board actions by written consent, delegated authority to committees and officers, reports, amendments to bylaws, and voting membership rights (if applicable).

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

6 Reasons Funders Should Invest in Nonprofit Training & Development As a nonprofit that exists to support the capacity, growth and success of other nonprofits, the Nonprofit Leadership Center believes leadership and lifelong learning are inextricably linked. READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2.

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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?

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These guidelines govern how your team members handle your organization’s funding as they perform their daily tasks. This individual works closely with other members of your nonprofit’s leadership team on financial strategy. Grants: Government grants, foundation grants, marketing grants. Chief financial officer (CFO). Bookkeeper.

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Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Read more from Gloria Feldt on citizenship, leadership But a balance of work and political opinion is possible when guardrails of respect are enforced. 5 as government officials prepare to fend off a wave of lies about the outcome. True, this is just one election cycle in a lifetime of work and leadership experience.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 15, 2023

from Pixabay Race plays an outsized role in how people experience leadership, with White leaders widely considered to be the norm. 1] In spite of the salience of race in the experience of leadership, there is not much study of the Black leadership experience. Image Credit: Van3ssa ? A somewhat different perspective.is

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

In this exclusive interview with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Tracy shares her story and valuable advice for anyone dreaming of a career making a difference. Reflecting on her promotion, Tracy shares, “I have some footing in government relations. Did you enjoy this story?

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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 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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 8, 2023

When the pandemic and government lockdown eliminated urban jobs, hundreds of thousands of people left Peru’s cities and walked home to their ancestral homelands. Community-Driven, Collective Leadership Community-driven, collective leadership is tough to measure or understand using surveys or quantitative research methodologies.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a variety of professional development classes for nonprofit professionals that can enhance your skills and strengthen your results in as few as three to four hours. Receive the Latest News, Resources & Events from the Nonprofit Leadership Center. EXPLORE ALL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

And really, what the resident ownership model is about is saying, if it is doable and feasible financially, it’s giving residents the choice to be able to collectively organize and purchase, and then to Kelly’s point, collectively govern and manage this park moving forward, so that they end up actually controlling the fate of their neighborhood.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

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. During the 2022 Leadership Conference , attendees will have an opportunity to participate in two interactive breakout sessions.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Watch Now Resources Highlighted in Webinar Webinar presentation slides Explore More Events Find more free on-demand videos as well as upcoming classes at the Nonprofit Leadership Center to help you strengthen your skills, nonprofit and communities.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a free Board Finder service to nonprofits with open board positions. Lastly, provide opportunities for board members to continuously learn and develop their skills, as ongoing training and development will support ongoing good governance.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. Self-awareness is a critical component of effective leadership. Competing governance models and governance trends. We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule. Planning and running successful board meetings.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. Get to know your board members beyond their work at the organization they govern and understand who they are.

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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. ” Harold Bryant Jr.,

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Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

These issues demand response and action in the workplace now and require deep understanding of the laws, processes and practices in order to be successful in achieving parity and equity in leadership across gender, race and identity. “ “ Prevailing in an anti-DEI climate requires intention and effort.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

She went to Uganda where she lived and worked with an NGO on strategic planning and board governance. Two mentors at the Nonprofit Leadership Center recommended the Certificate in Nonprofit Management,” Erin recalls. “I She also worked with a theology school in Poland for several months.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It is well understood that the potential to leverage impact is huge; for example, while government procurement and supply chain purchases represent the biggest marketplaces in the world —for goods and services that SMEs could supply—SMEs are often locked out of those marketplaces.

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Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

After all, mission success is driven by strong leadership. By implementing nonprofit board management software, organizations can streamline their board processes and improve overall governance. The American Cancer Society (ACS) adopted board management software to modernize its board governance practices and increase board engagement.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Consider the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Designing Nonprofit Programs Certificate Training. This includes reviewing governance policies, financial management practices, and risk management protocols. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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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.

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