Gratitude fuels our work all year long, but this is the moment when we pause and put it into words.
Every year, our team at the Nonprofit Leadership Center takes a moment to share what we’re most grateful for. As one of our favorite traditions, we’re excited to share it with you. Thank you for being part of what has made this year meaningful.
Waves of Gratitude
"I’ve always been captivated by being in, on, or near the water. There is something magical about it for me. This year, I am grateful for time spent alone (and occasionally with others) enjoying the close of the day, a sunset at the beach."
Charlie D. Imbergamo, MA, CFRE
CEO, Nonprofit Leadership Center
Meaningful Connections & Beautiful Memories
"I am thankful for the happy moments I share with loved ones, like my abuela. My family, friends, and community are a driving force in my life, and I cherish creating meaningful connections and beautiful memories with them."
Isabella Perello Khalili
Program Operations Manager
Five Decades of Blessings
"This year, the bright-eyed little girl in the photo turned 50. My partner curated the BEST celebration full of vibrant music and loving community, a reflection of the life I am so fortunate to live. How grateful I am to have made it this far with good health and an abundance of love."
Meriel Martínez
Director of Programs & Inclusion
The Future of Leadership
"I am grateful for our youth. I see the future of leadership in my children, my nieces, and their friends. I am pleasantly optimistic for where we are headed. They are joyful, kind, empathetic, and curious young people, eager to learn, understand the world, and find their place among all the different people who occupy it."
Jamiel Maze, MA
Resource Development Manager
Curiosity, Character, & Courage
“I am grateful for the new generation of learners stepping into a world full of possibilities. As my nephew begins his educational journey, I’m reminded of our responsibility to teach them values that will guide them — not just to succeed, but to lead with integrity and purpose. Here’s to nurturing curiosity, character, and courage so they can shape a brighter future for all of us.”
Amarela Peqini, EMBA
Director of Finance & Operations
Personal Growth
"I am incredibly grateful for the personal growth I've had this year. Racking up thousands of travel miles and leaving the country for the first time has drastically widened my worldview. The sense of community in this region always brings me back to a place that I can truly call home. During these trying times, I'm deeply grateful to be able to get away, refresh my mind, and come back with a renewed spirit to continue serving the community that has served me so well."
Albert Rejouis
Administrative Assistant
