Alabama Association of Nonprofits’ Post

✅Tip Tuesday: This week, I want to talk about the power of advocacy. 👉🏾Sometimes, we hesitate to ask for what we truly deserve—whether it's a raise, recognition, or support. 👉🏾But here’s the truth: advocating for yourself is necessary and powerful. This week’s tip is twofold: 1️⃣ Advocate for yourself. Don't hold back. If you feel you're doing extra work or deserve more, speak up. You have every right to ask for what you’ve earned. 2️⃣ Advocate for others. When a colleague stands up for themselves, back them up. Stand together. The strength of a team that supports each other is unstoppable. ✅It’s vital to stand firm in your own worth, but it’s equally important to show up for the people around you. #TipTuesday #SelfReflection #leadership #leadershipcoach #executivecoach

AAN provides you with skills and tools that will help you… - Lead more effectively. - Achieve more of your organization’s mission. - Better measure your nonprofit’s effectiveness. Overall all, membership with AAN will deepen the impact of your mission! #mission #impact #leadership #AAN #AlabamaNonprofits #professionaldevelopment #educate #advocate #elevate

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At our core, we are proud to partner with mission-driven organizations that are truly making a difference. 😍 It’s not just about consulting; it’s about being part of a journey that leads to real, lasting impact. Every day, we see the power of purpose-driven work, and it motivates us to bring our best to the table. Whether it’s helping a nonprofit refine their strategy or guiding a foundation through a critical decision-making process, we know that our work contributes to something bigger. That's the kind of impact we’re passionate about—and it’s why we do what we do! 🌟 Client: Scotlandville Magnet High School Alumni Association Project: Strategic Planning + Retreat Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana | b1 FOUNDATION Governor Buddy Roemer Small Business Center Refreshments: Jason's Deli #Consulting #Strategy #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #BusinessConsulting #ConsultingLife #StrategyConsulting #BusinessStrategy #Consultants #ClientSuccess #MissionDriven #NonprofitConsulting #ImpactConsulting #ConsultingServices #BusinessDevelopment

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Excellent nonprofits must be mission-driven, but what does that look like? How can you be sure you’re avoiding mission creep? As I discussed here (https://lnkd.in/gyfvn98C), organizations with a laser focus on their mission align every decision and action to serve their purpose. When the mission is at the center, clarity and cohesion follow. Here’s an example: a nonprofit focused on educational support for underserved youth consistently evaluates new funding opportunities against its mission. If a grant doesn’t contribute to improving educational outcomes, it’s declined, even if the money would be useful elsewhere. That’s mission-driven focus. Let’s look at what questions can help assess whether a nonprofit is truly mission-driven from the perspectives of a board member, a supporter, and the executive director/CEO. 🧑⚖️ Board Member: “Are we strategically positioning ourselves to fulfill our mission, and are all key decisions—programs, partnerships, and funding—advancing that mission, or are we diverting resources into opportunities that don’t align with our core purpose?” 💬 Supporter: “How does this nonprofit ensure that each program and partnership creates real, measurable impact toward its mission, and how transparent is the organization in showing that progress?” 🎯 ED/CEO: “Am I ensuring that our mission remains at the center of both our strategic vision and daily operations, and do I have the systems in place to assess and adjust when external pressures risk diverting us from that focus?” What are examples of tough decisions you’ve made to remain mission-driven? #NonprofitExcellence #MissionDriven #Strategy #Leadership

Leadership development is an ongoing life passion and pursuit.

These are the 6 hallmarks of high-performing nonprofit organizations. 👉 Swipe through to discover the keys to nonprofit excellence: 1. 🌟 Mission-Driven Strategy and Culture 2. 🔄 Adaptive Leadership 3. 👥 Effective Governance 4. 📊 Impact Measurement and Continuous Learning 5. 💼 Strategic Stewardship 6. 🌱 Talent Development Which resonates the most for you? What else would you add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments! #NonprofitExcellence #Leadership #Governance #Impact #Stewardship #TalentDevelopment