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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding.

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Leading the Charge: Why Strong Leadership is Crucial for Nonprofits

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Leading the Charge: Why Strong Leadership is Crucial for Nonprofits Welcome back to our series on the top five reasons why nonprofits fail. Today, we’re diving into the critical issue of leadership, or rather, the lack thereof.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. Younger members in particular may need coaching.

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Why is leadership aspiration down among BIPOC nonprofit staff? 

Candid

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. These findings raise real concerns about the future of leadership in the sector. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports?

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Clarify Roles. I’m not suggesting that you level the cake. Understand the Options.

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How can nonprofits bridge the gap between race and leadership?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Increasing mentoring initiatives for BIPOC staff. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.