Three Reflections from the 2026 Florida Nonprofit Day at the Capitol
On February 10 and 11, 2026, the Nonprofit Leadership Center joined Florida Nonprofit Alliance and nonprofit leaders from across Florida and Tampa Bay to advocate directly with lawmakers in Tallahassee on behalf of nonprofits and the communities we serve. Three things stood out from our time together: 1. Collaboration is our superpower. There was a […]
A Nonprofit Leader’s Journey to CEO and the Program That Helped Her Get There
When Alison Fraga decided to enroll in a nonprofit graduate program, she had a clear goal: master nonprofit financial management. Transitioning into the nonprofit sector after 15 years in the banking industry, she wanted to ensure her financial knowledge and skills would translate. But financial management wasn’t what she took away from the program. What […]
2026 Strategic Priorities
With another year in full swing, the Nonprofit Leadership Center has stepped into 2026 grounded in what we know to be true about this moment for our sector: leaders are navigating greater complexity, urgency, and expectations with fewer margins for error. This year, we remain committed to deepening our work to help nonprofit leaders translate […]
Nonprofit Leadership Center and Florida Nonprofit Alliance Announce Partnership to Expand Advocacy and Training for Tampa Bay Nonprofits
Nonprofits across Tampa Bay and Florida are facing growing demands with fewer resources. To better support them, the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA), the state’s leading nonprofit advocacy organization. Through this partnership, nonprofit professionals engaged with NLC can now access FNA trainings, workshops, and […]
Five Most-Read Nonprofit Resources of 2025
During 2025, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Here are the top five most-read articles from our subject matter experts this year. 2025 Philanthropy Report Reveals Key Donor Insights for Nonprofits In 2025, Bank of America released a philanthropy study that underscored both […]
Stacy Baier to Serve as Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Next Board Chair
The Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) is proud to welcome a proven champion for nonprofit excellence as its next board chair: Stacy Baier, Ph.D. As a passionate member of the NLC board since 2022, Stacy brings three decades of expertise in education philanthropy to this strategic leadership role. “During a time when nonprofits are navigating complex […]
2025 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide
The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide is your go-to resource for gifting with purpose. Every item on the list benefits nonprofits that strengthen our communities. Gifts in this 2025 guide were curated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s nonprofit community through a submission process in November. As you celebrate the holidays this season, thank you […]
Beyond the Org Chart: How Partners Multiply Team Impact
How do you define a team? Is it the staff who fit neatly into an org chart? Does it include volunteers who lend their time and expertise? At the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we think of a team as something bigger — a network of partners, funders, collaborators, and supporters who work alongside you to make […]
2025 Philanthropy Report Reveals Key Donor Insights for Nonprofits
Although the percentage of households giving to charity has declined during the past decade, understanding the philanthropic behaviors of affluent households in the US provides crucial insights for nonprofit leaders. The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy underscores both continuity and change in the charitable giving landscape. Key Highlights: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households […]
Nonprofit Leadership Center Partners with Bisk Amplified to Expand Educational Access for Tampa Bay Professionals
The Nonprofit Leadership Center has announced a new partnership with Bisk, a leading online education provider, to expand professional development and workforce learning opportunities for nonprofit professionals across the Tampa Bay region. Rooted in a shared mission to build stronger communities through education and leadership, this collaboration will provide nonprofit professionals with access to Bisk […]