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Even powerhouse nonprofits can falter when mission creep sets in. Here's how organizations can evolve boldly -- without losing their way.| PITCH
Even powerhouse nonprofits can falter when mission creep sets in. Here's how organizations can evolve boldly -- without losing their way.| PITCH
When discussing executive leadership, for-profit CEOs might be the first group that comes to mind. However, the executive directors in the nonprofit sector operate under unique conditions (and challenges) that call for exceptional nonprofit leadership skills. Dive in below to 12 key leadership skills for nonprofit leaders, plus strategies for leadership development, professional growth in the nonprofit sector, and stronger nonprofit management. 1. Vision and Strategic Thinking Nonprofit lea...| JWU Online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bay Area Lyme Foundation Launches Bay Area Lyme Ventures as First Impact Investment Fund to Support Entrepreneurs and Companies Advancing Lyme Disease Solutions New venture philanthropy fund announces initial investments and will help guide game-changing Lyme diagnostics and therapeutics to commercialization PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 4, 2025 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation,... The post Bay Area Lyme Foundation Launches Bay Area Lyme Ventures as First Impact Investme...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
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Nonprofit funding is shifting rapidly, and uncertainty around grants can make it tough to plan for the future. In this expert-led panel discussion hosted by Diane H. Leonard, with insights from Beth Archer and Maggie Perry, we explore how nonprofit professionals can assess risks, stay mission-driven, and build resilience during funding challenges.| CharityHowTo Blog
Some projects drag on and on. Here's how to handle those long-haul projects that just don't seem to move forward.| PITCH
So many people think foundation fundraising is all about writing grants, and that renewing a foundation grant is all about writing a really good report. It’s not. I’m here to tell you that if you are not treating Program Officers like major donors – if the only time you reach out to them is when […]| Philanthropy without Borders
Foolproof Fundraising – Major Gift Donors Have Money (Even in a Recession!) is Hall Powell’s take on working with generous donors during an economic downturn. Let’s […] The post Foolproof Fundraising – Major Gift Donors Have Money (Even in a Recession!) appeared first on National Development Institute.| National Development Institute
The word “strategic” is a fraught term. You can put it in front of any noun and it makes it sound more important. Sometimes people use the word “strategic” when, in reality, they are just talking about being proactive: anticipating future events and planning ahead. That is fine, but it is not quite the same […] The post Strategy: Moving Beyond the Proactive and the Opportunistic appeared first on Philanthropy without Borders.| Philanthropy without Borders
I’ve been thinking a lot about how change happens in organizations. Sure, there are entire books and studies on change management processes, and consulting firms devoted to guiding you every step of the way. Often, these processes speak to executives who already want change and have the authority to impose it across the company. But […]| Philanthropy without Borders
Get practical social media strategies to grow your nonprofit's reach, connect with supporters, and raise more funds across Facebook, Instagram, and more.| blog.charityhowto.com
In nonprofit work, data is power. Learn how to put your data to good use and create a data-driven culture at your organization to improve your operations.| Windmill Hill Consulting
If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector long enough, you’ve likely encountered these stories—and they may have even happened to you: The Board increase the revenue goals for next year but provide no additional investment in fundraising staffing or infrastructure to support those lofty targets. Or how about when you’re halfway through the year and […]| Philanthropy without Borders
I help teams work through challenges all the time. Whether it’s a strained relationship between departments, communication breakdowns, or navigating a stubborn organizational hurdle, there’s a recurring pattern I see: people feel stuck. Frustration builds, blame circulates, and forward progress stalls. The truth is, most complaints are about things we cannot control: other’s people behavior, […] The post Getting Unstuck: Using the Control-Influence-Concern Circle to Overcome Challenge...| Philanthropy without Borders
Nonprofit leaders and managers need to know how successful they've been so they can plan wisely. Yet our research shows they DON'T. Find out why.| Bristol Strategy Group
Once upon a time I let folks know I’d “finagled” a discount for them. After one reader told me the word “finagle” means “to obtain something by devious or dishonest means,” I sent an apologetic “Ruh Roh” e. I received a lot of forgiving (thank you!) feedback. Many kindly supported my initial use of the…| Clairification
I’m going to guess “yes.” I’m sure some will hate me for saying this, but after 30+ years in the nonprofit trenches and another 10+ as a coach and consultant, I’m still amazed at how small many of us think. In 2008 during the big recession, and 2020 during the pandemic, all I heard was…| Clairification
Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word. This makes people think…| Clairification
Did you have a New Year’s resolution to lo for a new development position? Or maybe to transition to work in the social benefit sector? Have you put your job search off, wondering how your skills translate to what you’d really like to do? We all have an inner critic telling us super unhelpful things…| Clairification
Building an engaging nonprofit annual report requires thoughtful planning. Use this template and these examples to guide your report planning process.| Bloomerang
