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Great time hearing directly from the students/entrepreneurs in the JA Company Program! It's truly inspiring to witness the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of these students. Watching them not only put in the hard work but also turn a profit with their businesses is a testament to their resilience and ingenuity. The future looks promising with these young leaders at the helm! #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #JACompanyProgram 🚀💼💡

Are you intentional about how you recruit and manage the volunteers who serve your nonprofit? Learn from your executive colleague, Irene Shih, who leads a nonprofit with over 300 volunteers. Check out this week's episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership. (I'll put a link in the comments.)

Join our team at the Luminos Fund in discussing how to strengthen global-local partnerships. I'm looking forward to this panel discussion featuring experts from diverse fields. Learn more and RSVP below!

Are you intentional about how you recruit and manage the volunteers who serve your nonprofit? Learn from your executive colleague, Irene Shih, who leads a nonprofit with over 300 volunteers. Check out this week's episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership. (I'll put a link in the comments.)

Where are the spaces for black women who aspire to be VP and C-Suite level leadership? How can we connect with black women who hold these positions? Where are the meet and greets? Where are the charitable fundraising galas? Where are the professional and personal mentorship opportunities? How can we glean the knowledge and perspective from those at the top to better prepare us when we get there?

In 2023, Highmark launched the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Award Program to provide substantial grants to organizations recognized for leadership and exemplary impact in our communities. Learn more about one of the award winners, POISE Foundation, in this feature article.

Understanding nonprofit finances is critical in elevating organizational priorities, current and long-term sustainability, and mission effectiveness. If you're building your foundation of nonprofit finances, check out Propel Nonprofits's next Financial Leadership Cohort; applications close Friday, June 28 👇🏻

Ever wondered what's at the heart of a successful and respected nonprofit? It's ethical and accountable leadership. When ego takes the wheel, the impact on nonprofit leadership can be detrimental. Stay true to your mission, embrace critique, promote transparency, and commit to integrity. That's how we build nonprofits that truly make a difference. Our founder, Kimberly O'Neil, digs into this more in this week's e-note edition of Purposed Canvas.

Are you involved in the operations or governance of a nonprofit? Whether you're a seasoned board member or just stepping into this role, understanding the nuances of nonprofit governance is crucial for effective leadership. Download our reference guide designed to equip you with practical insights and legal considerations necessary for successful board service. https://lnkd.in/g9u-q_bM

I feel like this type of bespoke, individualised and practical approach to leadership education is long overdue. And I applaud all proactive action which raises the profile of fundraising as a profession. I realise I’m getting ahead of myself but I’ll say it anyway… I’m looking forward to the next iteration which I hope is a Fundraising Leadership course like this one except designed to enable non-fundraisers to segue into the sector. I’ve seen far too many highly successful, financial, marketing or business leaders take up leadership positions in NFPs without understanding the nuances required for a successful fundraising program.