WATCH: Creative Innovation for Visionary Leadership

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Some of the greatest organizations were built and grown in times of economic hardship. The difference between organizations that thrive and those that fail is how equipped leaders are to face adversity with creative innovation, organizational empathy and visionary thinking. In this video, Soul Media CEO Emily Ghosh Harris, MBA, and Arts Conservatory for Teens Co-Founder […]

New Resources to Respond to Nonprofit Needs

In an ongoing effort to help nonprofits overcome challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, we recently asked nonprofit leaders about their current mindset and most pressing needs. Nearly 100 nonprofit leaders responded to our online survey fielded between May 12 and 19, 2020. The outcome was clear: Nonprofit leaders are looking for supportive and innovative ways […]

Motivating and Engaging Employees Virtually

COVID-19 has introduced managers and supervisors to new challenges as we strive to keep virtual teams motivated, engaged and connected. Our remote reality has required many leaders to stretch ourselves beyond our limits and outside our comfort zones, figuratively and literally. Research suggests that the most important aspect of keeping employees engaged is making them feel […]

On-Demand Webinars to Help Nonprofit Professionals and Leaders

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The past few years have challenged and changed us. To help nonprofits face emerging issues and needs, the Nonprofit Leadership Center has partnered with top experts to bring you free webinars that address the most critical topics facing our sector. Check out our event calendar for upcoming trainings, classes and learning experiences.   SEE UPCOMING EVENTS

Position Your Nonprofit to Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World

It’s hard to plan for the future when staying afloat is the day-to-day focus. NLC trainer and senior communications expert Heather Grzelka is helping nonprofits prepare to thrive in a post-COVID-19 world by sharing the one thing nonprofits must do during social distancing. She also shares strategic communications policies and procedures and a case study of how one nonprofit […]

WATCH: Managing Mental and Emotional Exhaustion

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In times of prolonged crisis, it’s easy to become emotionally exhausted. Mental exhaustion can cause both physical and emotional effects that can affect your personality and productivity. Mindfulness expert and therapist DrStem: Sithembile Mahlatini, Ed.D., LCSW shares the triggers of mental and emotional exhaustion and offers strategies you can begin using immediately to normalize your new […]

WATCH: Strategies to Cope with COVID-19 Anxiety

As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, health care professionals are sharing public health information to help people prepare, not panic, for the real possibility of the virus affecting them and their loved ones. While this information is helpful for many, it can send others into an unhealthy state of worrying. The powerlessness and anxiety we […]

WATCH: The Dos and Don’ts of Fundraising During a Crisis

As you navigate the “new normal” of nonprofit fundraising, seasoned fundraising consultant and NLC trainer Alyce Lee Stansbury shares up-to-the-minute strategies along with dos and don’ts of crisis fundraising. After watching this video, you will: Know the most effective ways to ask for gifts right now. Understand how to evaluate and pivot future fundraising strategies. Be able […]

WATCH: Grant Writing in Times of Crisis

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Grant writing can be challenging, but during times of crisis, many nonprofits aren’t sure where to turn next. Do we apply for grants? If so, which funders should we consider?  In this video, grant expert Julé Colvin shares the critical steps nonprofits can take during times of crisis, like the pandemic. Specifically, you will: Better understand where your […]

WATCH: How to Manage Uncertainty Amid Crisis

As nonprofit professionals scramble to devise new operating plans to serve as many constituents as possible while protecting and caring for employees, the thought of sustainability seems almost quaint. From foundations to individuals and even fees for service, all revenue streams are under extreme pressure. While many nonprofit leaders are thinking about survivability, there are steps […]