WATCH: Strategies for Working Remotely During Uncertain Times
Are you feeling overwhelmed by navigating today’s turbulent waters while working remotely? In this webinar, NLC and positive psychology expert Ellen Schuster-Nastir explore strategies you can incorporate into your new daily “normal” to strengthen your resiliency, shift your perspective and work successfully in a new environment. Specifically, you will learn: Different strategies for working from home under challenging circumstances How […]
From Survivability to Sustainability: 5 Steps Nonprofits Must Take to Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the nonprofit sector, the fragility of life is always present. Likewise, for nonprofit leaders, the fragility of our organizations is also always present. Fears of an impending recession and the decline in the percentages of individuals donating to nonprofits have made organizational sustainability a top concern for executive directors for quite some time. But none […]
14 Books Every Nonprofit Leader Should Read
Lifelong learning is strongly correlated with reading. Research from Psychology Today shows that people who read a lot develop stronger brains, exhibit higher levels of empathy and lead more productive and successful lives. As lifelong learners at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we recently asked our community to share their favorite leadership books with us. Here are 14 […]
Should You Pursue a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management?
Research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce reveals that certificates are the fastest growing form of postsecondary credentials in the nation. So how do you know if pursuing a graduate certificate in nonprofit management is right for you? A graduate certificate in nonprofit management can be the gateway to career growth and impact for both […]
Five Creative Volunteer Recognition Ideas
Every April, we celebrate National Volunteer Week — a time to recognize the power of volunteers and their profound impact on advancing important social issues, improving our communities and changing our world. But a successful volunteer management plan requires more than one week of gratitude. Nonprofit leaders and organizations must make volunteers feel valued 365 […]
5 Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit Organization
Are you thinking about starting a nonprofit organization? With more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States, chances are good that there’s already an organization out there dedicated to solving the same community challenges you’re passionate about. These five alternatives to starting a nonprofit organization from Jon Pratt, the executive director of the Minnesota […]