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Your Nonprofit’s Budget: A Window to Finding Your Priorities
By careful examination of your nonprofit’s budget, you can gain insights into your organization’s true priorities.
Dr. Timothy J. Powers
Dr. Timothy J. Powers has entered his 22nd year in education. Beginning as a math teacher, Tim’s career extended beyond the classroom, coaching multiple sports. With a decade-long stint as an athletic director and dean of students, Tim gained profound insights into the multifaceted dimensions of school dynamics. Tim has assumed the role of Head […]
How can nonprofit leaders avoid burnout?
Leading a nonprofit can be an isolating and exhausting experience, so preventing burnout is key to an organization’s long-term success.
Using Philanthropy to Address Racial Harm and Inequity
Learn how the United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is using racial justice to inform their grantmaking efforts, and how other philanthropic organizations can help work to undo the legacies of harm inflicted upon communities of color.
Nonprofit Fundraising: Are You Choosing the Right Grants?
Grants are an important source of funds for nonprofits, but some may come with strings attached that can create more headaches than positives for your organization. A strategic approach can help you be sure you’re applying for the grants that best meet your needs.
Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder
Sometimes, the continued growth and success of a nonprofit means the founder must recognize when the time is right to step aside and trust others to guide the organization and its mission.
Ed Braxton
Ed Braxton is a Program Officer on the Strategic Investments team at United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Ed is currently a Racial Equity Fellow in the Social Justice Partners LA Racial Equity in Homelessness Fellowship.
Can Nonprofits Look to the Past to Build the Future?
Nonprofits may be surprised to find that their communities have already implemented the kind of innovative, collaborative programming that their leadership — and funders — are looking for.
Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees
An inclusive and engaged advisory committee has the potential to increase the quality, reach, and overall impact of your nonprofit’s work on a consistent basis.
Vision Before Strategy: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Defining Success
Defining the desired outcome and what constitutes success in measurable terms helps stakeholders align their actions and priorities, ensuring that every effort is geared toward achieving this shared vision.