The Hidden Impact of Keeping a Nonperforming Employee Too Long

The Hidden Impact of Keeping a Nonperforming Employee Too Long Few responsibilities weigh heavier on a nonprofit leader than deciding whether an employee should remain on the team. Most managers don't delay these decisions because they don't care. In fact, it's often the opposite. They care deeply about the person [...]

2026-06-03T09:13:50-05:00June 3rd, 2026|Categories: Blog, Nonprofit Leadership|Tags: |

Election Season Is Here: What Nonprofits Can and Cannot Do

Election Season Is Here: What Nonprofits Can and Cannot Do Election years have a way of making everyone a little tense. Social media gets louder. Family dinners get riskier. Someone inevitably replies ‘all’ to an email when they shouldn't. For nonprofit leaders, election season can suddenly raise a long list [...]

2026-05-27T11:09:29-05:00May 27th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Nonprofit Leadership|Tags: |

Your Nonprofit Is Not on Fire (Even If It Feels Like It): How Leaders Can Navigate Crisis Without Burning Out Their Teams

Your Nonprofit Is Not on Fire (Even If It Feels Like It): How Leaders Can Navigate Crisis Without Burning Out Their Teams Nonprofit leaders today are navigating unprecedented instability. Funding disruptions, staffing shortages, burnout, increased service demand, shifting donor priorities, and rapidly changing community needs have become ongoing operational realities [...]

2026-05-20T10:36:14-05:00May 13th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Nonprofit Leadership|Tags: |

How Support Systems Shape Sustainable Nonprofit Leadership

How Support Systems Shape Sustainable Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit leadership is often fueled by purpose, urgency, and a deep commitment to others. But that same passion can quietly become a liability when leaders neglect their own well-being. At first, it can feel like strength. Being the steady one. The available one. [...]

2026-05-21T12:55:09-05:00March 18th, 2026|Categories: Nonprofit Leadership, Blog|Tags: |

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Nonprofit Leadership and Hiring

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Nonprofit Leadership and Hiring In mission-driven work, leadership isn’t just about strategy or skills; it’s about people. Nonprofit leaders have always been called to inspire, connect, and navigate the human side of work in everyday operations. Today’s nonprofit reality demands that leaders juggle complex [...]

2026-05-21T14:08:51-05:00August 22nd, 2025|Categories: Nonprofit Leadership, Blog|Tags: , |

Leading Through Uncertainty: What Nonprofit Leaders Need Now

Leading Through Uncertainty: What Nonprofit Leaders Need Now Budgets are shrinking. Needs are rising. And leadership is being challenged. In an era defined by unpredictability, nonprofit leaders face a daunting task: steering mission-driven organizations through funding volatility, increased demand, and shifting donor priorities. While these challenges are not new, their [...]

2026-05-21T14:13:28-05:00August 4th, 2025|Categories: Nonprofit Leadership, Blog|Tags: , |

Why You Should Attend Nonprofit Conferences

Why You Should Attend Nonprofit Conferences Plus Notable Upcoming Conferences In an era where virtual connections prevail, attending industry conferences is a significant commitment, both in terms of time and expense. But ask any seasoned professional, and they’ll tell you: the ROI on conferences can be a game-changer for your [...]

2026-05-22T10:13:35-05:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: Nonprofit Leadership, Blog|Tags: |

Election Year Considerations for Nonprofits: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

Election Year Considerations for Nonprofits: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Nonprofits face unique challenges and opportunities, not only with potential policy shifts but also the administrative climate post-election. Despite uncertainties, nonprofit organizations want to remain true to their mission despite the shifting political landscape. That may be easier said than done with [...]

2026-05-22T10:21:41-05:00October 16th, 2024|Categories: Nonprofit Leadership, Blog|Tags: , |

As Unionization Gains Momentum, Here is What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

As Unionization Gains Momentum, Here is What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know Labor unions, historically the domain of blue-collar work, have experienced a surge among white-collar professions over the last few decades – most notably educators, government employees, and healthcare workers. Nonprofit employees have come on board, turning a trend that [...]

2026-05-22T10:26:42-05:00August 7th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Nonprofit Leadership|Tags: , |

Searching for Fundraising Success

Searching for Fundraising Success Changes in the way nonprofit organizations operate have occurred over the last few years, some of which we never saw coming, while others were foreseeable. Professional fundraising, too, has undergone transformations, though certain principles remain unchanged. As we approach the AFP ICON conference – the world’s [...]

2026-05-22T10:56:21-05:00March 26th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Nonprofit Leadership|Tags: |
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