News Story Leadership Forbes: Four Challenges Nonprofit Organizations Are Facing Today And How To Overcome Them Forbes cites a report by Haas Jr. on how nonprofits can strengthen their fundraising. A new article provides a step-by-step guide on how organizations can stand out and develop a strong fundraising platform.
Report Leadership Lightning in a Bottle: Building Lasting Growth from Viral Moments How to adapt communications and fundraising to the moment. Steps to leverage “lightning in a bottle” moments to build long-term power and sustainable organizations. Photo by Querido Galdo
Report Leadership Race to Lead Barriers to Nonprofit Leadership for Women of Color Study makes a powerful case for action against race and gender bias in the sector. Photo by BillMoyers.com
Press Release Leadership Resource Leaders Fellowship Announcing The Inaugural Cohort of the Resource Leaders Fellowship Participating fellows will get the tools and support they need to see themselves as changemakers in their own right, equipped to mobilize the people and resources that organizations need to transform communities for the better.
News Story Leadership REACH Fund Awards $1.36 Million Integrating Racial Equity in Nonprofit Work The Racial Equity to Accelerate Change (REACH) Fund at Borealis Philanthropy announces the second year of grantmaking to 14 practitioners providing racial equity consultative services to nonprofit organizations.
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