Nonprofit Support for Hurricane Recovery

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As Florida communities face the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes that have caused extreme devastation across the state, nonprofit organizations continue to step in and step up to help individuals, families and communities recover, rebuild and restore hope. Many resources are available to help address the unexpected needs now facing nonprofits and communities in the Tampa Bay […]

31 Local Nonprofit Professionals Selected for Emerging Leadership Program

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Although a growing body of research shows that inexperienced and unprepared first-time managers can be costly for organizations, many individual contributors continue to be promoted into management roles without the proper training, mentoring and support. A new manager recently shared this with us as he takes on a new role: “It is the first time […]

Albert M. Rejouis Joins Nonprofit Leadership Center Team

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Stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.  That is Albert Rejouis’ mantra, as he believes preparation is what separates the best from the rest. We are pleased to share that Albert M. Rejouis has joined the Nonprofit Leadership Center team as our new administrative assistant. In this vital support role, Albert will provide […]

Meet Patrick Arthur Jackson, the 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference Emcee

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The Nonprofit Leadership Center will bring nearly 1,000 nonprofit and community leaders together for a day of collaboration, conversation and education at the 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference: It Starts With Us on October 8. Emceeing this year’s event is actor, community connector and arts leader Patrick Arthur Jackson. Patrick is the manager of education, outreach and programming at the […]

23 Leaders Selected for 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship

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1 in 3. That’s about how many nonprofits have no members of color on their boards (BoardSource). Yet, diverse boards are essential to strengthen nonprofits and communities. They bring broader perspectives and lived experiences, can plan and address emerging problems more effectively, and possess an expanded donor network. So, what can be done to solve […]

Isabella Khalili Joins Nonprofit Leadership Center As New Program Operations Manager

There is a new face at the Nonprofit Leadership Center! Please join us in welcoming Isabella Perello Khalili as our new program operations manager. In this role, Isabella will help manage many of our learning experiences, including classes, custom solutions, cohorts and our annual conference. She will also oversee participant feedback to enhance program offerings […]

16 Rising Nonprofit Leaders in Hillsborough County Chosen for Prestigious Leadership Program

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Leading a team can be stressful, even for the most seasoned managers. Yet many talented individual contributors are promoted to management roles without the proper training, mentoring and support. When that happens, organizations, outcomes and wellbeing are significantly impacted. According to a 2023 nationwide survey by Harris Research and Oji, inexperienced and unprepared first-time managers can […]

Two Nonprofit Leadership Center Staff Members Receive Promotions, Assume New Responsibilities

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The Nonprofit Leadership Center is thrilled to announce two well-deserved promotions for staff members Meriel Martínez and Jamiel Maze. Meriel Martínez Assumes New Position as Director of Programs & Inclusion Meriel Martínez has been promoted to director of programs and inclusion at the Nonprofit Leadership Center.  In her new position, Meriel will lead all of […]

Nonprofit Leadership Center Welcomes Four New Board Members

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome four new board members to our dynamic board of directors: Lisa L. Brody, Esq., Julie Perrelli, CFRE, Katie Shultz, Ed.D., and Jennifer Yeagley. Meet Lisa L. Brody, Esq. Lisa L. Brody is the chief strategy officer for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. She serves as […]