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For some, March may be known as "March Madness". For the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, the month of March is all about the contributions of women in the #nonprofit sector. Women make up 75% of jobs in the nonprofit, education, and philanthropic sectors, but women hold far less than 75% of leadership positions in these organizations. We strongly believe that these women must be represented fairly in the leadership of nonprofit organizations, paid equally for their work, and have a fair voice in the important work that nonprofits do. Learn more about AAUW's research here: https://lnkd.in/eJ87nxce

Did you know racialized people hold only 18.2% of leadership roles in Ontario’s non-profit organizations? This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting the experiences of Black leaders in the non-profit sector. Our report with CivicAction reveals that Black leaders face distinct challenges in the workplace. Read our findings for more insights and recommendations on how we can make non-profits more equitable and inclusive. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3uHBcFj

📣New Clinks Article! Clinks Trustee Kelly Loftus spoke to our Policy and Communication officer Marianne Mooney about the realities of being a Trustee at Clinks and how she manages it alongside her life. Discussing what we need to see from the new chair and the future of Clinks. Interested in learning more about the role? Read the article below! https://lnkd.in/egWZp4xn #CharitySector #Leadership #TrusteeInterview #Recruitment #NonProfitLeadership #MakeADifference #JoinUs #CharityWork #BoardOfTrustees

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Campaigns are won and lost on leadership. No other single factor impacts a campaign’s outcome. Gone are the days that a cowboy gift officer or a dedicated philanthropy director could successfully campaign alone. Instead, campaigns are about aligning the organization’s top strategic priorities with donors’ top philanthropic priorities. Because campaigns involve and impact the community on such a deep and personal level, leadership from the community is critical, acting as an invaluable endorsement. Yet, we often allow our leaders to dictate their own level of engagement in the campaign process, resulting in unclear and inconsistent leadership as well as frustration and demotivation among other volunteers. Check out the latest piece by Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan to learn about the typical obstacles and challenges organizations encounter when building their campaign leadership, as well as effective tools and strategies to overcome them: https://ow.ly/t5VM50ROHjt #healthcare #philanthropy #campaigns #leadership

Happy hump day! It's workforce Wednesday! Check out this week's article from MACC friend Vu Le's Nonprofit AF all about Executive Leadership! Read Vu's take on executive searches and leadership transitions in our nonprofit workforce. This article sheds light on considering new structures in leadership recruitment and sparks a conversation about power, roles, and those who attain it. https://lnkd.in/g9wtxyh   Check out the full workforce hub here: https://lnkd.in/gupysa9q   Enjoy!   #maccmn #nonprofitaf #executivetransitions #nonprofit #workforce

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Thanks to Debra Silimeo for highlighting this great event. Another key takeaway from our table discussion: managing and governing a nonprofit organization is just as challenging as managing and governing a for profit entity – if not more so. My esteemed colleagues called out some of the most significant constraints and challenges faced by nonprofit executives and boards as compared to their for-profit counterparts: -- Mission: 501(c)(3) nonprofits must be organized and operated exclusively for an exempt charitable purpose. Revenues cannot benefit private interests, and political and lobbying activities are limited. These tax-driven restrictions have implications for strategic planning, revenue generation and overall operations (including talent recruitment and retention). -- Dependency on donations and grants. Many nonprofits rely on donations, grants and fundraising efforts to fund operations. Managing the uncertainty of such funding sources and donor relationships adds a layer of complexity to financial planning and sustainability that for profit entities do not face. In addition, such funds may be restricted in their application. -- Stakeholder diversity. Unlike “regular” corporations where fiduciary duties are aimed at maximizing stockholder value, nonprofits serve diverse stakeholder groups, including beneficiaries (clients, customers, program participants), donors and grant providers, volunteers, board members and the community at large. So, for anyone who might underestimate the difficulty of running, managing or governing a nonprofit, think again! Shout out to the interesting discussion and the community contributions made by these folks. Rosie Allen-Herring, MBA Nancie Lynch Jatrice Martel Gaiter Kirra Jarratt And thanks to the Washington Business Journal #Bizwoman for convening such an impressive group. Alex Orfinger Caitlin Lyons Courtney Nakoneczny, CAPM®