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Event Recap – 4 Views on Nonprofit Boards and Fundraising
In the most recent installment of our virtual series on Nonprofit Board Empowerment, we tackled one of the most debated questions on nonprofit leadership: “What role should the board take in fundraising?” We had four seasoned nonprofit leaders leverage their many years of experience from working with boards, serving on..
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Event Recap – 7 Secrets to Recruiting High-Impact Board Members
Earlier this month we held our first webinar, “Building Your Dream Team: 7 Secrets to Recruiting High-Impact Board Members,” in a series of Nonprofit Board Empowerment virtual events we have coming up. The goal of the series is to equip nonprofit leaders and boards with the tools they need to..
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Turning Uncertainty into Action: 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Navigate Federal Policy Changes in 2025
For nonprofit leaders, few things create more anxiety than unexpected shifts in federal policy. Whether it’s changes in funding streams, new compliance requirements, or shifts in public priorities, these transitions can feel like existential threats to the communities and causes we serve. The uncertainty alone can be overwhelming. Will critical..
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Combating Nonprofit Burnout: 8 Strategies for Improving Staff Well-Being
How is your staff doing right now? …How are you doing right now?Everything we’re hearing from our colleagues and clients these days seems to indicate that burn out and stress are at record levels. This time of the year is an incredibly stressful time both personally and professionally for those..
Read more Valtas Group Names Derik Timmerman as Managing Partner
Effective January 1, 2025, Valtas Group Washington has named Derik Timmerman its new Managing Partner for this market-leading nonprofit consulting firm specializing in executive leadership transitions and sector capacity building. Timmerman is a purpose-driven transformational leader dedicated to helping talented professionals and cause-driven organizations excel. His diverse background encompasses military service,..
Read more Bridges Alternative Peer Group Welcomes New Executive Director Ellyse Bracken
Bridges Alternative Peer Group (APG) is pleased to announce Ellyse Bracken as their new Executive Director. In a statement announcing her arrival, Bridges leadership remarked, We are excited to have Ellyse lead Bridges into this next chapter, building on our mission to bring hope and healing to teens and families..
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