What Makes Nonprofit Digital Teams Successful Today?
A look at the new landscape of nonprofit digital advocacy and engagement.
Leadership - Articles
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The Art (and Science) of Being Behind
Successful nonprofit leaders anticipate falling behind schedule—but also know how to catch up.
A Conversation with Rockefeller Foundation’s Rajiv Shah
The former USAID administrator, and president of one of the United States’ largest foundations, reflects on the role of philanthropy in times of austerity and the greatest challenges Rockefeller is undertaking both domestically and abroad.
Redefining Leadership
Lessons from a lifetime of leadership on the importance of finding common ground and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Podcast
Reigniting Leaders’ Passion to Advance Equity
PolicyLink President Michael McAfee shares how he “lives” the work of equity by promoting just and fair inclusion to help form a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
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Leading from Within: Conscious Social Change and Mindfulness for Social Innovation
How mindfulness can help us become more effective social change leaders.
The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same
Successful nonprofit leaders already have the right stuff to help their organizations thrive during the likely “new normal” of US federal budget cuts.
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Turning the Ordinary into the Extraordinary
The Heath brothers' book shows how, if we pay attention and work creatively, we can elevate ordinary moments into life-changing events.
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Leading Through Turbulent Times
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt’s tenure at the organization has coincided with the 2016 US election, a rise in hate crimes and hate groups, and an increase in cyber-hate.
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Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of ‘Yes, And’ at Work and in Life
What an improv comedy troupe's experience weathering the financial crisis can teach other organizations about resilience.