A Trusted Advisor

How plan consultants help organizations develop and resource their leadership goals

Learn about the unique role that the plan consultant plays, and how they have become a linchpin to the FLA process.

Securing the Firewall

Creating a safe space for authentic leadership engagements

How the FLA addresses the real tension between grantees’ ability to admit and work through difficult problems, while not having to worry about maintaining an image for the funder’s sake.

Successful Executive Transitions

Supporting organizations through high-stakes transitions

Bucking national trends, the FLA supported several executive transitions, all of which were successful, and took support at many different levels.

Striking Budget Growth

A surprising result of investing in leadership

13 of the 14 participating FLA organizations grew, despite the recession.

Beyond the Exit Survey

How we evaluated the impact of leadership support

The FLA evaluation included self-assessments, but also went deeper to measure success. Learn how in this video.

More than a Grant

What’s the secret sauce?

How expertise, accountability, and success help make the FLA a success.

Coaching as a Capacity-Building Tool

How can coaching change leaders, organizations and movements?

Coaching expert Bill Ryan talks about the exciting potential of coaching for social change in this NPQ interview.

UnderDeveloped

National study sounds alarm about nonprofit fundraising

Nonprofits across the country work tirelessly to make positive change in their communities. A new study confirms a major shared challenge that threatens their ability to do so: fundraising.

National Study Sounds Alarm About Nonprofit Fundraising

National report reveals major fundraising challenges for nonprofits

The study found high levels of turnover for development staff, lack of basic fundraising systems and inadequate attention to fund development among staff and board.