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Training youth volunteers in marketing, program management, social impact committees, and Creatives Corner empowers them with the tools they need to succeed. By focusing on hands-on experience and clear communication, we ensure they truly understand their roles and the larger impact they’re making. When youth see their work come to life, it builds not only their skills but also their confidence and self-esteem. Empowering young leaders today means creating changemakers for tomorrow. #YouthEmpowerment #LeadershipDevelopment #SocialImpact #SkillsForSuccess #nonprofit #jobskills #lifeskills #youthleadership

What happens to 30 years of #nonprofit expertise when a leader retires? Last week, we held an insightful webinar on Strategies for Nonprofit Succession Planning. The recording is now available for anyone who missed it live or wants to rewatch it. [Link in comments] 👇 Key takeaways: ✔️ Start succession planning early ✔️ Identify and develop high-potential employees ✔️ Create a knowledge transfer plan ✔️ Communicate the plan to stakeholders Effective succession planning is critical for nonprofits to ensure leadership continuity and mission impact. If you have any questions or need help developing your organization's succession strategy, feel free to reach out. We're happy to share our expertise. #SuccessionPlanning #NonprofitLeadership #HumanResources #associationchat #asae #ceoupdate

Each day non-profit leaders should begin the day asking, “how can we be better today than yesterday”? If our performance is lacking, Change it. The non-profit world is Changing rapidly. Being able to pivot, and Change, is critical to survival and maintaining a competitive advantage. #embracechange

📈 What’s holding non-profit leaders back from growing healthy organisations? Ian Conolly, leader of the FiftyFour Collective, shares their surprising finding: "We did not expect 52% of leaders to select 'complexity', the next closest being ‘time’ at 25%." 💡 Our latest blog explores this issue and shares insights on how to create clarity out of complexity with a simple three-step approach. 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/3zp7Bms #ChristianLeadership #OrganisationalHealth #NonProfitLeadership Mergon

Resistance to change is, unfortunately, very common in all organizations, especially nonprofits. Change can bring feelings of fear and uncertainty from the board chair to newest employee. These negative feelings are what drive people to push back against organizational shifts. While managing resistance to change in an organization falls on the leadership team, it doesn’t have to be a challenge. https://lnkd.in/eyaJHX2C @JoeDuffy, @JimMcGuirk, @TerrenceCahill, @YvonneStyles, @GregoryNielsen, @JasonSmith, @AllanWeisberg, @JayWeisman, @JaySuggs, @ShelleyFeist, @JohnVastag, @JoeCosta, @MichaelShriver, @CarolJee, @GladysMiller, @PatrickCollins #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitexecutivesearch #executivesearch #nonprofitsuccessionplanning

Resistance to change is, unfortunately, very common in all organizations, especially nonprofits. Change can bring feelings of fear and uncertainty from the board chair to newest employee. These negative feelings are what drive people to push back against organizational shifts. While managing resistance to change in an organization falls on the leadership team, it doesn’t have to be a challenge. https://lnkd.in/eM_mRDym @JoeDuffy, @JimMcGuirk, @TerrenceCahill, @YvonneStyles, @GregoryNielsen, @JasonSmith, @AllanWeisberg, @JayWeisman, @JaySuggs, @ShelleyFeist, @JohnVastag, @JoeCosta, @MichaelShriver, @CarolJee, @GladysMiller, @PatrickCollins #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitexecutivesearch #executivesearch #nonprofitsuccessionplanning

Join me and Benjamin DeBord, owner of Benjamin DeBord Coaching, on Thursday, June 20th at 8:30 am (EST) as we delve into the concept of purpose, both at an individual and organizational level and explore the broader purpose ecosystems. Participants will learn how to identify and articulate their own purpose, understand the role of purpose in organizations, and discover how to contribute positively to a larger purpose-driven ecosystem. They will cover: Know Yourself Concept of Purpose Concept of Purpose Alignment Purpose Ecosystem Benefits By the end of this brief yet powerful course, you will have developed insight and tools on how to know yourself and define your purpose, as well as consider ways to practice purpose alignment and purpose ecosystems. Register for the course at https://buff.ly/4chIOP9 MPWRPeople members can attend the Q&A session immediately following the course. Not an MPWRPeople member, join for free at https://buff.ly/3tYZElb #purpose #leadership #education #connection #support #forprofit #nonprofit #mpwrpeople

Ian Conolly penned an insightful blog for Stewardship that highlights the crucial role leaders play in growing healthy organisations. He outlines three practical steps to achieve this. Definitely worth a read!

🚀 The 2-pager: A Game Changer in International Nonprofits! 🌍 In the fast-paced world of international development, time is everything. Managers are constantly juggling deadlines and remote team calls. So, how can you simplify decision-making and keep your timelines on track? 🔑 The answer: A 2-pager proposal! With clearly defined objectives, a concise summary, and a bullet-point action list, you can help your manager cut through the noise and get straight to the point. By condensing key information, you enable faster, smarter decisions on the initiatives that matter most. The two-pager isn't just a document—it's a powerful tool for driving action. 💡 #Nonprofit #Leadership #Productivity #InternationalDevelopment #ProjectManagement