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Earshot Jazz Announces Dr. Stephan Blanford as New Executive Director
After a national search for a new Executive Director, following the retirement of John Gilbreath last year, Earshot Jazz has chosen Dr. Stephan Blanford for the role. As a seasoned nonprofit leader, community organizer, and lifelong jazz devotee, he’s perfectly suited to lead Earshot Jazz as they grow. Maurice James,..
Read more Oxbow Names Anne Lowe as Executive Director
After a comprehensive national search Oxbow welcomed Anne Lowe as their new Executive Director earlier this month. Anne is a nationally recognized land and water conservation leader with 25+ years of experience advancing conservation initiatives, public policy, and collaborative partnerships in nonprofit and local government roles. Judi Beck, President of..
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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..
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