NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 1, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is proud to announce the appointment of Everette Pearsall to the organization’s board of directors. That’s exactly what happened when Everette Pearsall crossed paths with Don Munce , chairman of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s board of directors. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

2025 is the year your nonprofit organization needs to take its future seriously. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Elevate Conference is your opportunity to come together, spark new ideas, and cultivate the connected communities needed to drive meaningful change. Let’s lead the charge together.

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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.

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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. That’s because nonprofit leaders don’t wait for solutions to appear. I hope our funding partners will prioritize both nonprofit work and the teams who do it.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

This person is valued by their peers and supervisors. There’s just one problem, they’ve never managed others or received formal management or leadership training to prepare them for this new opportunity. In fact, it’s one of the most significant challenges new managers and nonprofit leaders tell us about.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 26, 2025

Offering a thoughtfully chosen selection of items ensures that supporters see value in their purchase beyond supporting your group or organization. Fair Pricing and Donation Options Supporters want to feel confident that theyre getting good value for their money while also contributing to a meaningful cause. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Take steps to make these individuals feel valued and heard by: Providing opportunities for intergenerational collaboration so team members can appreciate one anothers strengths and experiences. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 17, 2024

By identifying college students with a passion for service and encouraging their personal and professional growth, the Alliance develops individuals with the leadership ability to positively influence social change through the nonprofit sector. Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, Ph.D., Kansas City, Mo. – Learn more about our work at www.nla1.org

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

This means that nonprofits increasingly recognize the value of being active players in connecting with key stakeholders ahead of their campaigns and want to be involved in laying a strong foundation for campaign success. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

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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 Center

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

According to expert Shabnam Mogharabi, keynote speaker at our recent Nonprofit Leadership Conference , gratitude is the most important element when it comes to creating more joy in our lives and at work. Countless research studies have revealed that showing gratitude can improve almost any aspect of our lives.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Review and revise your solutions’ outputs to ensure they align with your nonprofit’s messaging standards and maintain the personal touch your donors value. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

eLearning provides nonprofit employees with educational resources and informative content, allowing them to continually develop in their roles. On NXUnite’s ”Our Remote World: How eLearning Can Benefit Nonprofits” panel, speakers discussed the value of Online Learning and strategies for implementing educational tools. .

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, one man stands out in the nonprofit sector: Norentz Gogan , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). His life’s work revolves around empowering youth, fostering leadership, and driving social change. But Norentz’s role extends far beyond the foundation.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For nonprofit professionals, 2022 was another year of learning, adapting and innovating. During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Why a DEI Committee is Essential for Your Nonprofit: How to Get Started.

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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. Not sure of your leadership style?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

We knew when we showed up on day one as the new Chief Development Officer at your impactful nonprofit, leadership would be behind us. The job description clearly stated that nonprofit leadership values all employees and the unique contributions they bring to the organization. .

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And while I wasn’t so naïve to think that the title didn’t come with assumed and real power, it certainly wasn’t my vision of leadership. It’s been a lot of hard work, intention, and shared leadership to create this culture of trust, respect, and fun. I too had that kind of boss (more than once). We all have. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Encouraged by her professor, she discovered the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program. Six months later, she was ready to start a remarkable career in the nonprofit sector. . ” This led her to take on a leadership role within the organization.

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Joan Garry

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I’m so passionate about nonprofit leadership—because it's grounded in values. I believe that staying true to one’s core values is what makes a leader truly great. Here is how and why the time is now for every nonprofit leader to take a stand… The post What Drives How You Lead?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 31, 2024

Jeanette Gass, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) , has been a reoccurring donor since 2021 after receiving her CNP credential in 2019, actively supporting the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s mission through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts on the Association of CNPs Executive Committee.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 24, 2023

Leaders focused on learning see value in learning new things, seek out new challenges, and view learning as key to growth and success ( Source ). This week, eight learning-focused leaders graduated with their Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Tampa, all while balancing full-time work.

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Nonprofit Fixer

MAY 22, 2024

The Fixer Fellowship is a suite of resources designed to work together to propel your nonprofit leadership forward. A world-class on-demand course - 25+ video modules - Access for 12 months ($700 value). 35+ done-for-you tools, templates, and cheat sheets so you can solve problems faster ($1000 value).

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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!

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 6, 2024

But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? 4 Essential Strategies for Embracing Positive Leadership Positive leadership enables extraordinary performance by cultivating an environment that encourages and empowers employees to perform at their best.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn and advocate for youth leadership and equity in education, to discuss the concept of harmonious leadership and its potential to transform the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce the five students taking part in its inaugural Externship Program, a program designed to nurture and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Direct Engagement: Interacting closely with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance team.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Organizations with strong learning cultures don’t view talent development as taking a few employee trainings for compliance; they share a mindset where consistently pursuing learning, knowledge and new skills are part of their core values. Learning and leadership go hand in hand. Celebrate and amplify learning by sharing it.

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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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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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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It was here that Anjelica had the opportunity to participate in the American Humanics program, the predecessor to today’s Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. These experiences laid the groundwork for her career, helping her to step into leadership roles shortly after graduating but already prepared to serve.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

However, your nonprofit can attract talent through other benefits, such as flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal development. These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. Talk to your staff to ensure they feel valued and fulfilled.

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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. Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. Do their skills and talents complement your existing team?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But because of their small size and private nature, they’re still unknown to many people who could get value from them. This means that the social and critical thinking skills developed in peer learning specifically enhance our leadership capabilities.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Judith Rodin, Former President, The Rockefeller Foundation Addressing overwhelm and chaos in the workplace requires a leadership paradigm shift that replaces the traditional, top-down leadership model with one that emphasizes empathy, understanding and inclusiveness. One such approach nonprofits should consider is mindful leadership.

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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. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. 4 Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask Itself to Recruit the Right Board Members 1.

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