What's the best leadership advice you've ever received? Hear how Brooke Hodnefield, VP of Nonprofit, answers that question. Now it’s your turn! Drop your favorite leadership wisdom that has helped shape your journey in the comments below. Let's learn from each other! 💡👇

Do not underestimate the power of pausing. 🙅🏽♀️ Build structures into your schedule that allow time to think, strategize, and recharge. ♟️ In this week’s Leadership Forward 321, I dive into the transformative impact of pausing on nonprofit leadership. Subscribe & check out the issue tomorrow! 👇🏾 brookerichiebabbage .com/leadershipforward

Ask them if they even want the role. ^ an often overlooked step when creating leadership development solutions. If they do, great. You've identified your target audience. If they don't? Well, you're identifying other non-training things you can solve for. 👉 Have you ever asked your future leaders if they are interested in leadership positions? -- I'm Heather, and I'm on a mission to help nonprofit and association training and leadership development pros solve their toughest problems...together. We have conversations just like this one each week. Join the Nonprofit L&D Collective, the only community FOR nonprofit training pros BY training pros. It's a place where you can connect with each other, learn from industry leaders and tech vendors, and find the support you need to make a real impact. Link below.

Interested in strengthening your nonprofit’s leadership and ability to sustainably fulfill its mission? You may want to consider Murdock Trust’s Board Leadership & Development 2025 program. Applications are open now through 7/15/24! Strong nonprofits are led by strong boards. By strong, we mean nonprofits who can sustainably fulfill their mission and boards that function well and properly support the executive director. Our Board Leadership & Development program, developed by experienced leaders with deep #nonprofit expertise, provides proven tools and individual coaching to equip executive directors, board chairs, and board members to effectively navigate challenges and drive organizational success. Discover how this program can enhance your nonprofit’s capacity, learn program and eligibility details, and find the application here: https://bit.ly/4bGxnAt.

Applications for our 2025 board leadership cohort are now open! Rarely do we see a healthy nonprofit with a dysfunctional board. 1. The program requires participation from the ED, Board chair, and 1-2 others from the nonprofit. Because learning doesn't happen when one person has to translate the content back to the group. 2. There will be up to 30 orgs in this cohort, fostering a collaborative learning environment. 3. Every organization is paired with a coach to guide them in identifying and achieving their 5 strategic next steps. 4. Session 1 is online, and session 2 is held at the Hilton in downtown Vancouver. Because work gets done when you have *time and space* and a table in which to talk and plan. The program is very practical with immediate take-aways and work product. 5. PNW nonprofit organizations (only) are eligible to apply. Quote from a 2024 participant: "The engagement level of the board has increased exponentially. There is an excitement and level of ownership that will help us clarify and tackle long-awaited projects."

Want to simple and free way to use your next newsletter to cultivate new potential donors? 🥳 I walk through the simple 3-step process in this week’s Leadership Forward 321! You can grab it at brookerichiebabbage .com/leadershipforward321

A strong board is crucial for organizational success. It isn't just a formality—it's the backbone of any thriving organization. From strategic guidance to risk management, a robust board drives growth, accountability, and innovation. Investing in a strong, diverse board isn't just a good practice—it's a strategic advantage. #Leadership #Governance #BoardOfDirectors #BusinessGrowth #StrategicPlanning Discover how this program can enhance your nonprofit’s capacity, learn program and eligibility details, and find the application here: https://bit.ly/4bGxnAt.

As nonprofit organization leaders, we often play multiple roles throughout any given week (and day). How can we juggle what needs to be done while also keeping our peace? During this interactive session, you will hear some tips and tools from a panel of recent graduates from our Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) program. This month's topic: Caring for the ED: Preventing Executive Burnout To register for the in-person session, visit https://loom.ly/PD6WDJE To register for the virtual session, visit https://loom.ly/bjS2fSA

As nonprofit organization leaders, we often play multiple roles throughout any given week (and day). How can we juggle what needs to be done while also keeping our peace? During this interactive session, you will hear some tips and tools from a panel of recent graduates from our Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) program. This month's topic: Caring for the ED: Preventing Executive Burnout To register for the in-person session, visit https://loom.ly/PD6WDJE To register for the virtual session, visit https://loom.ly/bjS2fSA

Feeling like your nonprofit could use some guidance? At PGI Consulting, we're all about helping nonprofit leaders navigate challenges and reach new heights. Our latest brochure gives a sneak peek into how we can support you with board governance, strategy, and leadership development. Interested in learning more? Check it out and see how we can work together to make a bigger impact! Still have questions? 🤔 Reach out directly to chat over a cup of coffee ☕️ #NonprofitLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #BoardGovernance #LeadershipDevelopment #PGIConsulting