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When the System Fails Quietly: What I’ve Learned from Sitting Between the Frontline and the Data

Leadership, especially in the nonprofit sector, means you’re not standing at the top — but spotting gaps, shining a light, and quietly stitching trust back together where it’s needed.

A Board Member “Contract”

One way to be sure that each person on the board is clear on his or her responsibilities is to adopt a board member contract.

What area of your nonprofit has benefited the most from having a specialist on your team?

Nonprofit leaders share how bringing specialists on board has delivered measurable improvements across key areas like marketing, finance, and engagement.

Don’t Call it a Crisis Plan: How Nonprofits Can Proactively Plan for Turbulent Times

You actually have more time than you think to get your nonprofit’s messaging right in a crisis. It’s better to take a little extra time than to stick your foot in your mouth and end up in a worse

Re-Imagining Fundraising: How Funder Education and Systemic-Change Approaches are Changing the Game

Exploring solutions to the mismatches with donor interests and funders’ reluctance to invest that keep the work of advocacy and systemic change chronically underfunded.

Are Executive Orders Impacting Your Nonprofit?

Are Executive Orders Impacting Your Nonprofit?

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From Passive to Proactive: Strategies to Move Nonprofit Board Members Beyond Meetings and Into Action

Moving board members from passive to proactive requires intentionality. By setting clear expectations, providing meaningful opportunities, and fostering a culture of philanthropy, organizations can

Four Ways to Remove a Board Member

How to remove a board member that consistently disrupts meetings or is otherwise destructive and demoralizing.

When the System Fails Quietly: What I’ve Learned from Sitting Between the Frontline and the Data

Leadership, especially in the nonprofit sector, means you’re not standing at the top — but spotting gaps, shining a light, and quietly stitching trust back together where it’s needed.

A Board Member “Contract”

One way to be sure that each person on the board is clear on his or her responsibilities is to adopt a board member contract.

Don’t Call it a Crisis Plan: How Nonprofits Can Proactively Plan for Turbulent Times

You actually have more time than you think to get your nonprofit’s messaging right in a crisis. It’s better to take a little extra time than to stick your foot in your mouth and end up in a worse