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Navigating an ever-changing landscape means you need good information And Future of Good's Trends and Tensions Shaping Leadership Report is the best of the best. If you're looking for a document that lays out what can be expected in the year ahead for the social purpose world then this is the report for you And the cost of admission? A FREE Future of Good membership worth its wait in gold.

As we approach 2025, I wanted to share my perspective on the non-profit sector standing at an unprecedented crossroads. With over 108 million displaced people (projected to exceed 130 million by 2025), rising climate crises, widening inequalities, and shrinking civic spaces, the need for bold, innovative action has never been more urgent. #DigitalTransformation, driven by AI and data analytics, has the potential to redefine impact, but only if we prioritise ethical frameworks that ensure equity. Meanwhile, #HybridWork models and digital upskilling are no longer optional; they are essential for building resilience in the face of persistent talent shortages. On the financial side, #SocialEnterprise and #ImpactInvesting are paving the way for more sustainable strategies, bringing hope amidst growing funding uncertainties. To navigate this dynamic landscape, we must prioritise #Innovation, empower local leadership, and embrace #Collaboration to continue making a meaningful difference for the world’s most vulnerable. I would love to hear your thoughts, please explore the full article and share your insights in the comments below.  #FutureOfWorkplace #NonProfitLeadership #WorkplaceInnovation #OrganisationalResilience #EmployeeWellbeing #DigitalTransformation #CivicSpace #HybridWork #InclusiveLeadership #SustainableImpact 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗩𝗣𝗡 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵𝘁𝗵, 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗶, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮! This year’s summit brings together a diverse group of leaders and innovators to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including climate change, social investment, access to essential services and strategic investments. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭? 𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯. We are excited that Our Founder, Leena Dandekar, will be speaking at today’s session on "𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱." Effective charity governance ensures organizational integrity, accountability, and long-term sustainability. However, too much governance can sometimes stifle innovation, hinder mission delivery and slow impact. This session will explore the urgent need for a governance reset, addressing both the challenges and opportunities facing the nonprofit sector. Leena will share her expertise on optimizing governance structures to create greater impact and agility, empowering organizations to scale their mission. Looking forward to a day of learning, networking and collaboration! #AVPNSouthAsia #CharityGovernance #AVPN2024 #NonprofitInnovation #SustainableImpact #GovernanceReset #SocialChange #AVPNSummit #Leadership AVPN

We just launched our new publication, IMPACT Magazine. Here is an excerpt from our Founder, Mary Z.: "Our mission is simple: to amplify your impact. We understand the unique challenges you face, from securing funding to optimizing operations, all while staying true to your core values and goals. That's why we've tailored our services to meet your needs, offering strategic guidance, operational expertise, and tailored solutions to help you thrive. As someone who leads from the front of a consulting agency with a heart for service, I know the importance of collaboration and shared knowledge. It is with great excitement that I introduce to you our new magazine, an endeavor crafted to inspire, inform, and connect leaders in the nonprofit and social enterprise sectors. Within these pages, you'll find stories of innovation, tips for organizational growth, and insights from industry experts. Our magazine is more than just a publication—it's a conversation starter, a resource, and a testament to the collective power of organizations working towards the greater good. We invite you to join us on this journey. Let's explore the possibilities, celebrate our successes, and tackle our challenges together. Your feedback, stories, and experiences are what will shape this magazine into a valuable tool for all of us. Welcome to our community of difference-makers. Together, let's make a bigger impact." ❤️ Visit https://lnkd.in/gRq7_Tjx for more information. #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #NonprofitSuccess #ImpactMagazine #CommunityImpact #LeadershipExcellence #NonprofitInnovation #OperationalExcellence #CollaborativeLeadership #StrategicGuidance #OrganizationalGrowth #MissionDriven #NonprofitChallenges #InspiringChange

Empowering "Visionary" Women, Driving Business Success, and Creating Impact. Over the years, I've dedicated my life to helping women heal, discover their purpose and unleash their potential as leaders and mothers. Through my faith-based NGO - SistMentors, we’re raising Change Agents—women who will inspire transformation in their communities. But my mission doesn't stop there. As a Business Consultant, I help entrepreneurs scale up, giving them the tools they need to structure and grow successful ventures. My passion for eCommerce allows me to help suppliers and manufacturers increase product visibility for massive sales.📌 Whether it’s helping women find their voice, driving business growth, or creating a lasting impact in the non-profit sector, I’m passionate about creating Real Change. 💡 Let’s connect if you’re ready to make an impact or explore collaboration opportunities. I’m also open to volunteering with NGOs in 2025 because together, we can do so much more! #Leadership #BusinessConsulting #Ecommerce #NGO #WomenEmpowerment #PublicSpeaking #PurposeDrivenLife #Lifecoach

🌟 Stagnation or Change? The Choice is Yours 🌟 As we step into a new year, surrounded by resolutions and opportunities, one question stands out: Will you help weave a brighter future? In our latest newsletter, we explore how collaboration, innovation, and intentional action can drive meaningful change in the new year. With actions taking below, we unpack the power of unity in shaping stronger, more connected communities. 🤝 Collaboration fuels innovation!  Jenny Fernandez, MBA, 费 珍妮, Kathryn Landis, and Julie Lee, Ph.D. (via Harvard Business Review) listed prompts to foster a collaborative mindset in a team to navigate uncertainty and drive change, which can indeed bring innovation, efficiency, and progress.  🌟Storytelling brings understanding.  Understanding enhances equity. Heather MacArthur from Forbes) highlights NeuroLeadership Institute research on storytelling’s power to reshape narratives with authenticity and empathy, paving the way for equity and shared goals. 💪 Invest in long-term success A stable economy ensures equity in wealth and opportunities. Charitable contributions have dropped according to Giving USA Foundation | The Giving Institute Institute. By supporting groups with a sustainable goal, we can create more opportunities and drive a healthier economic environment in the long run. As Maya Angelou reminds us: "We are only as strong as we are united." Together, let’s build a brighter future! 🔍 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjCAn2jn #WeavingImpact #Leadership #SocialEquity #CommunityImpact #CollaborativeAdvocacy #Storytelling #Socialenterprise

#View | Ultimately, the true measure of success lies not in outcomes alone but in the enduring influence an initiative has on systems, communities, and individuals. Organisations that prioritise impact assessments demonstrate a commitment to meaningful progress and sustainable growth. This focus not only builds trust but ensures that resources are channelled where they will have the most transformative effect. Whether for businesses, policymakers, donors, or non-profits, the message is clear: outcomes may tell a story, but only impact writes the legacy. By: Srinath Sridharann

Crafting Clear Vision & Mission Statements: A Guide for Development Organizations Development organizations thrive on clear vision and mission statements that articulate their purpose, guide their actions, and inspire stakeholders. At Integral World, our commitment is to make a positive, sustainable impact on the world. We operate through comprehensive understanding, deep insights, and sustainable solutions. 🔍 Vision Statement: A powerful vision statement sets long-term goals, aligning efforts and motivating teams.  💡 Example: “A world without poverty” – Oxfam 🔧 Mission Statement: The mission statement defines core objectives and guides decision-making. 💡 Example: “To end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable.” – World Food Programme Steps to Craft Vision & Mission Statements: 1. Define Core Values 2. Identify Long-Term Goals 3. Understand Your Audience 4. Draft Vision Statement 5. Draft Mission Statement 6. Review & Refine  7. Communicate & Implement Effective vision and mission statements enhance organizational effectiveness by aligning activities, engaging stakeholders, guiding strategic planning, and developing a strong organizational culture. Let’s work together to create vision and mission statements that inspire, involve, and direct our efforts towards a positive impact on the world. Join us in our next project as part of the worldwide campaign on integrated development for social equity. 🌍 📞 For more information, write to us at reach@integralworld.org! “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi #VisionStatement #MissionStatement #DevelopmentOrganizations #StrategicPlanning #NonProfit #SustainableDevelopment #CoreValues #OrganizationalCulture #StakeholderEngagement #PurposeDriven #Oxfam #Worldfoodprogramme #IntegralWorld

We have an internal principle. We negotiate with Alstonia Impact’s clients to allow us to freely publish large portions of the work we do for them. While our engagements help them make internal decisions and some information is indeed confidential, much of the upfront work in landscaping the topic has a strong “public good” element to it. Why should we (or the client) hoard that knowledge? (The last thing we want to do is deliver the same engagement again for another client. Could there be anything more boring?). On the public reports we have released, we have had entirely unexpected people from unexpected corners of the world reach out and share their gratitude (some have sent brickbats too). Here is the surprising part: most of our clients don’t bat an eyelid and say yes right away. This even includes private sector clients, not just non-profits. Here are examples: -International global health non-profit Jhpiego: https://lnkd.in/gj8gm_Ub -One of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world: https://lnkd.in/gh-QxsVQ  -International technology driven non-profit working on tenure and gender Cadasta Foundation: https://lnkd.in/g8mBdqRM  -A leading financial inclusion-focused social enterprise Gromor Finance: https://lnkd.in/gs_Q7AQz  -An AI for health private enterprise Qure.ai: https://lnkd.in/gMwVMwvm What has your experience been with open sourcing your knowledge?  Noelle Huskins Hari Haran Richa Shankar Satyam Vyas Steve Kretschmer Alessio Damato Andrea Cutherell Nikki Charman Olawale Ajose -- Acknowledgements: Amy Coughenour Betancourt Megan Christofield Shibu Vijayan Dr. Neha Singhal Dr. Ashish Bondia Shailesh Dixit among others #publicgoods #impactconsulting #socialimpact

🌟 New Year Resolution: Influence for Good 🌟 As we step into the new year, it's a perfect time to reflect on how each of us can make a meaningful impact. According to a recent McKinsey report, collaborative action across various sectors is crucial to addressing the most pressing issues of our time. 🔍 Key Insights from the Report: Collaborative Action: Working together across social and economic sectors can create significant impact. Beyond Donations: While financial contributions are important, dedicating time and leveraging our networks can be equally powerful. Systemic Change: Tackling the root causes of problems, not just the symptoms, is essential for lasting change. As Ashoka puts it, everyone can be a changemaker. Each of us has the power to influence the world positively. Whether through our daily actions, our networks, or our resources, we can contribute to a better future for all. Let's use our influence for good in the coming year! 💪✨ #PositiveChange #InfluenceForGood #McKinsey #Leadership #Sustainability #NewYear2025 https://lnkd.in/d4FFA3_4