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From RWJF: "How Philanthropy Can Help Position Leaders With Lived Experience for Success" "Research shows that proximate leaders bring distinctive assets to their roles, including relationships, trust, and a strong sense of accountability to their community; outside-the-box thinking; radical imagination; and an inclination to collaborate. All of that is historically undervalued by funders and boards. "RWJF’s Impact Investments team is stepping up to support proximate leaders in the community development sector, which is one of our three core areas of focus. "The community development sector faces a critical transition with many long-time leaders and founders stepping down from their roles. We are investing in a cohort of organizations undergoing leadership transitions with unrestricted grants to help five leaders implement their strategies and vision and help build a robust pipeline of proximate leadership." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMDR_XRE

Community foundations are uniquely positioned to help local communities address a full range of environmental, social, and economic issues simultaneously. 🌍 🏘️ ⛈️ 💹 ⚖️ But the work isn’t easy. Holistic, community-scale leadership requires approaches that bring all issues (and stakeholders) to the table while advancing practical actions with measurable outcomes. Tony Pipa and I recently compiled a report based on the efforts of five community experiments with #17Rooms — a new approach to collaboration using the world's Sustainable Development Goals. The report includes: ✨ Five lessons about community leadership from 17 Rooms experiments ✨ A step-by-step playbook with tips for community leaders looking to try their own #17Rooms exercise https://lnkd.in/gBr-K-3D ~~~ #SDGs With huge thanks to James Bacchus, Mark Brewer, CAP ® Thomas Bryer, Sandi Vidal, Jenifer Rupert; Patrick Branco, Celeste Connors, Kīhei Seto; Nelson Colon, Mary Ann Gabino, Palmira Ríos; Deepa Vedavyas; Sarah Casey, Rebecca Lynn Petersen, Anna Wasescha; Molly Graham, Juliet L., Lawrence McGill

Well it's about time we saw THIS headline: What Business Leaders Can Learn From the Nonprofit World. The world of command and control leadership is not cutting it in corporate America - employees expect to be heard, expect their companies to have values and live em. Sure there is hierarchy but corporate leaders today can feel it - their power is not just assumed. Those of us in the nonprofit sector have led like this since well since forever because we know our power as leaders comes from all around us - that we need to engage with our staff, board, donors and key stakeholders as invested partners in the important work we do. Would love your thoughts on this blog post. What would you add? https://lnkd.in/eqrb2Qst

A great article about how the corporate world can learn from Nonprofit leaders!

It is essential to equip Lived Experience Leaders with the skills and training needed to support their professional growth and development. While these leaders may not always possess the "traditional" skills typically valued in the nonprofit sector, these can be learned and nurtured through deliberate and supportive efforts. When nonprofit leaders, their boards, and funders prioritize creativity, flexibility, and provide ample opportunities for learning and growth, they empower these leaders to thrive. This approach not only enhances the capabilities of Lived Experience Leaders but also enriches the organization with diverse perspectives and innovative solutions, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and effective environment for driving meaningful change.

Insight, factual knowledge, and relationships… critical elements of effective leadership.

Are you a business owner or entrepreneur who is keen on fostering a strong relationship with your local community while also boosting your operational efficiency? If yes, then it's time we talk about an aspect you may have overlooked - strategic change management, operations improvement, and leadership development. Business Consulting is more than just advising; it's about innovating and implementing changes to fuel your growth. A perfect example of this is in Montclair, New Jersey, where a small business, Velocity Business Innovators

If, in 2024, you’re noticing a lack of diversity among CEOs, board chairs, and executive directors, you’re not alone. The Building Movement Project has been analyzing recent data that shows there are fewer people of color aspiring toward leadership positions in the nonprofit sector. The reasons why include being "pushed into leadership" vs "pulled into leadership". To learn more about the themes that surfaced along with recommendations on the types of supports that would benefit BIPOC leaders, check out this article by Cyndi Suarez at NPQ. https://lnkd.in/gWBDA8y9

“Research shows that proximate leaders bring distinctive assets to their roles, including relationships, trust, and a strong sense of accountability to their community; outside-the-box thinking; radical imagination; and an inclination to collaborate. All of that is historically undervalued by funders and boards. Importantly, proximate leaders can recognize and leverage community assets that are often overlooked or misunderstood. But they also face unique, compounding, barriers such as being expected to solve problems that existed before they arrived or create change rapidly. A lack of trust regarding fundraising, board engagement, staff management, and organizational policies is also common as are constant questions or challenges around their leadership and decisionmaking.” How Philanthropy Can Help Position Leaders with Lived Experience for Success

“Research shows that proximate leaders bring distinctive assets to their roles, including relationships, trust, and a strong sense of accountability to their community; outside-the-box thinking; radical imagination; and an inclination to collaborate. All of that is historically undervalued by funders and boards. Importantly, proximate leaders can recognize and leverage community assets that are often overlooked or misunderstood. But they also face unique, compounding, barriers such as being expected to solve problems that existed before they arrived or create change rapidly. A lack of trust regarding fundraising, board engagement, staff management, and organizational policies is also common as are constant questions or challenges around their leadership and decisionmaking.” How Philanthropy Can Help Position Leaders with Lived Experience for Success