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The Challenges Business Executives Face When Transitioning to Nonprofit Leadership Roles

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Many bridgers — business leaders who venture into the nonprofit world — find it harder to succeed in this sector than they initially thought. I talked to five leaders who made the transition to get their insights and share the realizations they had after facing unexpected challenges.

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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

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By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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National Funding Partners Invest in Diverse Leadership Initiative for Art Museums

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Four national funding partners have announced the Leadership in Art Museums (LAM) initiative. Over the next five years, the LAM funders will commit over $11M in funding to museums to increase racial equity in leadership roles.

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

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Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Why is leadership aspiration down among BIPOC nonprofit staff? 

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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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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

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Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. In a small nonprofit, the leader wears many hats.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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